Are funds awarded under a funding agreement non-Federal funds for the purpose of meeting matching or cost participation requirements?
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(a) Yes, in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 5363(j), all funds provided under funding agreements shall be treated as non-Federal funds for purposes of meeting matching requirements under any other Federal law.
(b) Alternatively, a Tribe/Consortium may elect under 25 U.S.C. 5363(l) to incorporate 25 U.S.C. 5325(j) in their funding agreement for the purpose of meeting matching or cost participating requirements under other Federal and non-Federal programs.
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