§3430.506. Matching requirements.
7 C.F.R. § 3430.506
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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 75 FR 54761, Sept. 9, 2010, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 3316; Pub. L. 106-107 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note)
Source
Source: 74 FR 45740, Sept. 4, 2009, unless otherwise noted.