Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 7 - Agriculture |
Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
Chapter XXXIV - National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Part 3430 - Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-Formula Federal Assistance Programs - General Award Administrative Provisions |
Subpart I - Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program |
§ 3430.506 - Matching requirements.
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§ 3430.506 Matching requirements.
(a) 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.
(b) Indirect costs. Use of indirect costs as in-kind matching contributions is subject to § 3430.52(b).
(c) Waiver authority. NIFA may waive the matching requirement specified in paragraph (a) of this section with respect to a grant if NIFA determines that:
(1) The results of the project, while of particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or
(2) When all three of the following conditions are present:
(i) The project involves a minor commodity,
(ii) The project deals with scientifically important research, and
(iii) The grant recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.