The phrase "to match the grant" means to provide an equivalent amount of money or resources in order to receive the same amount of funding from a grant or donation. Full definition
And an additional $ 125 million in matching grants for school districts that pass local school bonds. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
If municipalities can show savings as a result of combined services, they can apply for matching grant funds from the state. (suffolktimes.timesreview.com)
The remaining 40 percent of the funding will be available to other districts in the form of matching grants on a first - come, first - served basis. (cabinetreport.com)