---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 1734.22"
title: "7"
number: "1734.22"
heading: "Matching contributions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/1734.22"
---

# §1734.22. Matching contributions.

- (a) The grant applicant's minimum matching contribution must equal 15 percent of the grant amount requested and shall be used for approved purposes for grants listed in [§ 1734.21](/cfr/7/1734.21.md). Matching contributions generally must be in the form of cash. However, in-kind contributions solely for the purposes listed in [§ 1734.21](/cfr/7/1734.21.md) may be substituted for cash.
- (b) In-kind items listed in [§ 1734.21](/cfr/7/1734.21.md) must be non-depreciated or new assets with established monetary values. Use of specific manufacturers' equipment or services, or discounts thereon, are not considered eligible in-kind matching if the manufacturer, or its authorized reseller, is a vendor on the project, the grant writer for the grant application, or has undertaken any responsibility on the grant application, including payment.
- (c) Costs incurred by the applicant, or others on behalf of the applicant, for facilities or equipment installed, or other services rendered prior to submission of a completed application, shall not be considered as an eligible in-kind matching contribution.
- (d) Costs incurred for non-approved purposes for grant outlined in [§ 1734.23](/cfr/7/1734.23.md) shall not be used as an in-kind matching contribution.
- (e) Any financial assistance from Federal sources will not be considered as matching contributions under this subpart unless there is a Federal statutory exception specifically authorizing the Federal financial assistance to be considered as a matching contribution.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq. and 950aaa et seq.

### Source

Source: 82 FR 55925, Nov. 27, 2017, unless otherwise noted.