Matching Funds
/ˈmætʃɪŋ fʌndz/
Definitions
- (n.) Funds provided by one party contingent on equivalent funds provided by another, commonly used in grants and public financing.
The nonprofit received matching funds from the government after raising private donations.
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- matching funds
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Commentary
Matching funds often serve to incentivize additional investment; precise conditions should be drafted to clarify eligibility and calculation methods.
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