Section 119.23. Grant allocation and limitation

(a) In general, the Department may contribute up to 50% of the net project or staffing cost.

(b) In proposed projects wherein a study or project of extraordinary regional significance is fully justified, the Department may contribute up to 90% of the net project cost.

(c) The grantee shall be required to provide at least l0% of the proposed project cost, whether for staffing, overhead, undertaking a functional program or studies. The required local share, when contributed directly by the grantee, may come from cash, personnel time, overhead, material, work or equipment. However, in the event and to the extent that the local matching contribution is not provided directly by the grantee, the matching contribution shall be in cash.

(d) The Secretary may adjust the ratios described in subsections (a)—(c) if, in his opinion, the interests of the Commonwealth so dictate.