Tools and Resources
Non-federal Match Narrative
Explore this resource for valuable information about non-federal match. Learn about difficult fiscal issues such as contributions, disallowances, and documentation. Also, examine in-kind and volunteer services.
Management Matters: Non-federal Match
Explore Head Start programs' ongoing partnership between the federal government and local communities. These self-paced learning modules review the regulations and responsibilities around non-federal match.
Federal financial assistance, non-federal match, and waiver requirements, 45 CFR §1303.4
Learn more about the requirement that programs provide non-federal match for their grant awards. This regulation also outlines the preconditions for requesting a waiver of non-federal match.
Cost sharing or matching, 45 CFR §75.306
This regulation describes the requirements for non-federal match contributions.
Head Start Act, Sec. 640(b)
This section of the Head Start Act provides the foundation for the regulation requiring a 20% non-federal match to the Head Start grant.
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Resource Type: Article
National Centers: Program Management and Fiscal Operations
Audience: Directors and Managers
Last Updated: September 25, 2024