matching grants

Matching grants are funds provided by a donor or organization that are directly tied to the amount raised by the recipient. For example, if a nonprofit receives a matching grant of $10,000, then every dollar the nonprofit raises from other donors during a specified period is matched dollar-for-dollar, effectively doubling the total funds. This encourages and incentivizes additional fundraising efforts, as donors know their contributions will be amplified by the matching funds. Matching grants are commonly used to motivate donor participation and increase overall fundraising success for projects or initiatives.