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C TE A JF'IZ ET INING ELIGIBLE LOCAL IVIATCIi LOCAL MATCH Challenge grants require a minimum 1 to 1 local match. Therefore each applicant must end the 2- year grant period with a local match totaling the amount of the BWSR grant. Local match can be comprised of either cash or in-kind contributions. Up to 50% of the local match can be federal cash or in-kind contributions. State funds cannot be used as local match. CASH CONTRIBUTIONS All cash contributions from local sources are eligible. For purposes of this Challenge Grant, a local source is considered a county, city, township, SWCD, local Extension, watershed districts, private foundations, non-profit groups, federal sources, and private or civic clubs making a cash contribution to the project. Up to one-half of the local match can be federal funds. This means that a portion of cash contributions from federal agencies are eligible. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS In-kind contributions are generally considered those contributions of personnel, supplies, and equipment that support a project, as opposed to cash contributions which are used to purchase professional services and equipment for the project, etc.. Local Staff - All. time spent on Challenge Grant activities during normal working hours and after working hours (night mtgs. & overtime) is eligible as local match. The amount should be based on actual salary plus a reasonable amount for overhead (office, fringe benefits, etc.). A portion of federal staff time may be eligible as local match. Elected Officials and Appointed Citizens -Time spent at meetings such as hearings and task force meetings is an eligible local match. In figuring this match, we suggest applying a standard per-diem rate for all members. Volunteers - The time, mileage and expenses of local volunteers is eligible as a local in-kind contribution. The dollar amount claimed should be based on local labor rates or what you would have to pay if that person was contracted to do the work. Documentation of volunteer time, mileage, and expenses is required, therefore some type of reporting system is reccomended. Mileage - This should represent actual reimbursement for mileage for both staff and members for attending meetings and activities that can be directly related to the Challenge Grant. Supplies & Equipment -Any supplies or equipment used or expended for purposes of implementing the proposal can be considered an eligible local match. 17