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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5Ch. 2Art. 4§ 14178 Grant Matching Requirements

§ 14178 Grant Matching Requirements

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§ 14178 Grant Matching Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you get money from this grant, you have to add the same amount of your own money.
  • •The grant money and your money can only be used for the 'guaranteed return trip program'.
  • •This program is explained in another section of the law (Section 14180).

Example

A school wants to start a program to make sure kids can get home safely after school.

If the school gets $5,000 from the grant, they must add $5,000 of their own money. Together, this $10,000 can only be used for the safe trip home program.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 14178 Grant Matching Requirements

The amount of any grant shall be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis by the grant applicant. The funds granted, together with the matching funds, shall be used solely for purposes of the guaranteed return trip program, as specified in Section 14180. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1653, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

dollar-for-dollar basisguaranteed return trip program

Related Statutes

  • § 14176 Emergency Ride Home Grants
  • § 14179 Grant Funds For Return Programs
  • § 1360 Oath Before Office Entry
  • § 1362 Oath Administration Authority
  • § 1363 Oath Filing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 14178.
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