Cost Share / Matching Funds

The applicant's required contribution to a funded project.

Definition

Cost share is the portion of project costs not borne by the federal award, which may be cash or documented in-kind contributions.

Unverifiable match commitments are a frequent cause of disqualification and audit findings.

A program requires a 20% non-federal match documented by letters of commitment.

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