§ 3430.506 - Matching requirements.

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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.

Indirect costs. Use of indirect costs as in-kind matching contributions is subject to § 3430.52(b).

Waiver authority. NIFA may waive the matching requirement specified in paragraph (a) of this section with respect to a grant if NIFA determines that:

The results of the project, while of particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or

When all three of the following conditions are present:

The project involves a minor commodity,

The project deals with scientifically important research, and

The grant recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.