Will applicants be evaluated on whether or not they leverage funds?

Cost share and leveraging of non-federal funds is not a requirement of this Funding Opportunity, but if leveraging is proposed, applicants will be evaluated based on how they will obtain the leveraged resources, the likelihood the leveraging will materialize during grant performance (e.g., if they have letters of commitment), the strength of the leveraging commitment, and the role and impact the leveraged funds/resources will play to support the proposed project activities.

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