7 C.F.R. § 3430.506

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 3430.506 - Matching requirements
(a)General requirement. If a grant under this subpart provides a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, the recipient of the grant is required to provide funds or in-kind support to match the amount of funds provided by NIFA.
(b)Indirect costs. Use of indirect costs as in-kind matching contributions is subject to § 3430.52(b) .
(c)Waiver authority. NIFA may waive the matching requirement specified in paragraph (a) of this section with respect to a grant if NIFA determines that:
(1) The results of the project, while of particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or
(2) When all three of the following conditions are present:
(i) The project involves a minor commodity,
(ii) The project deals with scientifically important research, and
(iii) The grant recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.

7 C.F.R. §3430.506