Matching Funds

Matching Funds are typically required for any partnership grant. They are the contribution made by the granted partners to show commitment to the project. Partnership applicants must show that for every dollar they request from the grant program, they have secured at least one matching dollar in income.

Matching funds may be comprised of a combination of cash and in-kind resources. The cash portion of the match must equal at least 25% for art$TART; the rest may be in-kind contributions. Cash may come from the school and/or the cultural partner, but the school must contribute at least half of the cash. Examples of cash contributions include money spent on:
- materials
- busing
- payments to substitutes
- payments to teachers for after-school time
- payments to artists

Some grantees find matching funds from a PTO, district professional development funds, teacher center grants, literacy programs, extended day programs, Title 1 funds, BOCES aid, community and/or school foundations, local businesses, and fundraisers.

Examples of in-kind resources are non-cash donations of:
- time spent by teachers after school
- materials from outside groups
- volunteer time

PAE can help to develop your resources. Contact us for help.