Few things discourage applying for a grant more quickly than a requirement to “match” funds. What does that even mean, “matching funds?” What the heck is “cost share?” And what is the difference between in-kind and cash match? More importantly, where do you find and how do you track these expense or donations? In this session, we will begin by first understanding what matching funds are, how to calculate matching funds, and when/whether a match is required. We’ll also look at ways to simplify the process of reporting the amounts to your funder.

Yes, it’s a lot of work, but it is possible to meet funder requirements without angering partners, vendors, and bosses! By the end of this session, participants will learn to:

1. Understand the logical purpose of the match or cost share

 2. Find new and different sources of match

3. Document match via online and paper tools.

 
Presenter:

Johna Rodgers, GPC works with organizations of all types and sizes. A specialist in federal grants, she has secured more than $195 million for schools and educational groups. A 15-year GPA
member, Johna is Vice President of the GPA Board of Directors and a GPA Approved Trainer. She is an original GPC (2008) and former member of the GPCI board. She serves as a regular trainer for the Kentucky Department of Education’s grant competitions, working with writers and reviewers. She currently quarantines in Bowling Green, KY, operating her consultant business from the front porch or near the fireplace hearth.

 
Skill Level:
Mid-Career

Learning Path: 
Proposal Development/Communication Strategies

GPC Competencies:
How to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application
Strategies for effective program and project design and development
Organizational development as it pertains to grant seeking