OAR 690-602-0500: Match Requirements

(1) Match requirements shall be included in the announcement for each grant offering. Match requirements shall not exceed 50% of the application request. (2) All applicants must demonstrate the required matching contribution has been secured or is being sought at the time of application. Department funding will not be released prior to secured commitment of the matching contribution. Pending match must be secured within 18 months from the date of the place-based water planning award. (3) Eligible match contributions may include: (a) Associated and documented expenditures that were incurred prior to an award and approved by the Department for match purposes; (b) Cash on hand; (c) Secured funding commitments from other sources; (d) Pending match funds from other sources; or (e) The value of in-kind labor, equipment rental and materials essential to the planning process, based on local market rates.