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A. Cost Share Guidance Types of Match Cash Match an Cash (hard) match includes non-Federal cash spent for project-related costs, according to the program guidance . Allowable cash match must only include those costs which are in compliance with 2 CFR Part 225 , Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A-87) and 44 CFR Part 13 , Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments , In-kind Match - In-kind (soft) match includes, but is not limited to, the valuation of in-kind services. "In-kind" is the value of something received or provided that does not have a cost associated with it. For example, if in-kind match (other than cash payments) is permitted, then the value of donated services could be used to comply with the match requirement. Also, third party in-kind contributions may count toward satisfying match requirements provided the grantee . receiving the contributions expends them as allowable costs in compliance with 2 CFR Part 225 , Cost Principles for. State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A47) and 44 CFR Part 13 , Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments , Definitions Matching or Cost Sharing. This means the value of the third party in-kind contributions and the portion of the costs of a Federally-assisted project or program not borne by the Federal Government. All cost-sharing or matching funds claimed against a FEMA grant by State, local or tribal governments must meet the requirements of the program guidance and/or program regulations, 44 CFR § 13 , and 2 CFR § 225 . Cash Match (hard). This includes cash spent for project-related costs under a grant agreement. Allowable cash match must include only those costs which are allowable with Federal funds in compliance with the program guidance and/or program regulations, 44 CFR § 13 , and 2 CFR § 225 . In-kind Match. (soft). This means contributions of the reasonable value of property or services in lieu of cash which benefit a Federally-assisted project or program. This type of match may only be used if not restricted or prohibited by program statute, regulation or guidance and must be supported with source documentation . Only property or services that are in compliance with program guidance and/or program regulations, 44 CFR § 13 , and 2 CFR § 225 , are allowable . Be National Incident Management System ( NIMS) Compliance HSPD-5 , "Management of Domestic Incidents," mandated the creation of NIMS and the National Response Plan (NRP). NIMS provides a consistent framework for entities at all jurisdictional levels to work together to manage domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity . To promote interoperability and compatibility among Federal, State, local, and tribal capabilities, NIMS includes a core set of guidelines, standards, and protocols for command and management, preparedness, resource management, communications and information management, supporting technologies, and management and maintenance of NIMS . The NRP, using the template established by NIMS , is an all-discipline, all-hazards plan that provides the structure and mechanisms to coordinate operations for evolving or potential Incidents of National Significance, Page 32 of 56