Travel costs in excess of commercial coach airfare. Costs in excess of the lowest available commercial coach fare are normally nonrecoverable. Exceptions may be granted if unreasonable travel arrangements would result when traveling coach, if the upgrade would decrease the cost, or if it is required to meet the medical needs of the traveler. Funds Cost sharing or matching is that portion of the costs, direct or indirect, not borne by the sponsor. Some sponsors require an institutional cost-share, or matching funds, from the institution.
Many sponsors require cost sharing in the proposal budget or indicate that it is recommended.
When cost sharing is recommended it usually means that it will be a factor during proposal evaluation. Cost-sharing requirements may be in the form of a specific ratio or stated percentage. The source and categories of the proposed cost-sharing commitment should be clearly cited in the budget justification. Also, cost sharing funds, whether internal or third party, may not be used to meet more than one cost sharing requirement. When an award results from a proposal that was submitted with cost sharing commitments, whether mandatory or voluntary, the cost sharing commitments generally become an auditable condition of the award, and therefore, must be documented.