Topic 2: Basic rules and exceptions

Asian business people meeting with new startup project pointing graph discussion and analysis data charts and graphs. Business finances and accounting concept

“___,” asks, “are there any rules or exceptions for matching funding?”

Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Title I, Subtitle B, Sec. 126:
(a)(1) The Federal share of the cost of all projects in a State-supported by an allotment to the State under this subtitle may not be more than 75 percent of the aggregate necessary cost of such projects, as determined by the Secretary

Exceptions to the Basic Rule:

  • Projects/Activities in Urban or Rural Poverty areas (e.g. 10% match)
  • This exception means that the federal share of the cost of the project/activity may not be more than 90 percent of the total cost of the project

Example

  • Rural Poverty Area Total Project Cost =                         $5,000.00
  • Maximum Federal Share (90%)=                                      $4,500.00
  • Council Share (10%)=                                                             $500.00
  • Projects undertaken by Council or Council staff

The federal share of the cost of the project/activity may not be more than 100 percent of the total cost of the project.

  • Council/ Staff Total Project Cost= $3,000.00
  • Maximum Federal Share (100%)= $3,000.00  <– CAN NOT BE MORE THAN TOTAL PROJECT COST
  • Council Share (0%)=   $0.00