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7 CFR 3430.406: Matching requirements.
Where this section sits in the code
- 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 H—Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
(a) In general. NIFA requires the recipient of a grant under this section to provide funds or in-kind support from non-Federal sources in an amount at least equal to the amount provided by the Federal Government.
(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.
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