Matching requirements.

(a) General requirement. If a grant under this subpart provides a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, the recipient of the grant is required to provide funds or in-kind support to match the amount of funds provided by NIFA. (b) Indirect costs. Use of indirect costs as in-kind matching contributions is subject to § 3430.52(b). (c) Waiver authority. NIFA may waive the matching requirement specified in paragraph (a) of this section with respect to a grant if NIFA determines that: (1) The results of the project, while of particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or (2) When all three of the following conditions are present: (i) The project involves a minor commodity, (ii) The project deals with scientifically important research, and (iii) The grant recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.