Several librarians have asked how much of a local cash match (or in-kind match) libraries need to include in the New Century Grant applications. If you are asking for $5,000 in New Century Grant funding, you must match this with $5,000 in local cash or in-kind contributions (or some combination thereof). If you are asking for $2,500 you must match this with $2,500 in local cash or in-kind contributions (or some combination thereof) etc. Hope this helps, Linda Linda H. Lord Director, Library Development Maine State Library 64 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 Telephone 207-287-5620 Fax 207-287-5624 E-mail [log in to unmask]