Cost Share or Match Clause Samples

The Cost Share or Match clause defines the requirement for one party, often the recipient of a grant or contract, to contribute a specified portion of the total project costs from their own resources or from third parties. This contribution can take the form of cash, in-kind services, or other non-federal resources, and must be documented and verifiable according to the agreement's terms. The core function of this clause is to ensure that the recipient has a vested interest in the project's success and to leverage additional resources beyond the primary funding source.