Some grants require a specified portion of the cost of a supported item of equipment or project be obtained from other sources. The required match may be more or less than the amount of the grant. In-kind are contributions or assistance in a form other than money. In-kind can include equipment, materials, or services of recognized value that are offered in lieu of cash.
All matching and in-kind contributions must be approved and documented on the Northeastern State University Matching Funds Form. The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs will assist in this process, but all approvals should be facilitated by the Principal Investigator in conjunction with the appropriate dean or university department. An NSU account number for cash matches is required.