OAR 698-015-0060: Matching Contributions

(1) All applicants shall demonstrate that at least 25% match is being sought, based on the total OAHP grant request for a Working Land Conservation Covenant or Working Land Conservation Easement project. (2) The following funds and activities qualify as match: (a) In-kind contributions to activities listed under OAR 698-015-0070; (b) Funding commitments toward the Project made by others as a result of grant applicant efforts; (c) A donated portion of the sale of the Working Land Conservation Covenant or Working Land Conservation Easement; and (d) Funds deposited in a Stewardship Fund before the time that OWEB funds are released for acquisition of the Working Land Conservation Covenant or Working Land Conservation Easement. (3) The Director retains the discretion to determine whether specific proposed match contributions not specifically identified above can be recognized as qualifying match.