§37.415. Should I address cost sharing in the announcement or solicitation?

That, to the maximum extent practicable, the non-Federal parties carrying out a research project under a TIA are to provide at least half of the costs of the project (see § 37.215(b)).

The types of cost sharing that are acceptable;

How any in-kind contributions will be valued, in accordance with §§ 37.530 through 37.555; and

Whether you will give any consideration to alternative approaches a proposer may offer to demonstrate its strong commitment to and self-interest in the project's success, in accordance with § 37.215.