Reminder: If you submitted an application for the Alabama Counts 2020 Census Grant Program, you must provide documentation of commitment for matching funds to icount@census.alabama.gov no later than November 8, 2019.

Proposed match documentation may consist of one or more of the following:

• Approved budget from a non-State governmental agency documenting funds are budgeted for the program.
• For a nonprofit entity, a financial or bank statement from applicant with letter committing those funds.
• Commitment from 3rd-party donor of money, in-kind services or staff time; the letter needs to show clearly that the intended donation may be used toward the grant program. For volunteered time or donated services, a signed statement from the donor stating the number of hours expected to be donated, the hourly rate, and the total amount of the donation, as well as a description of the services to be provided. For donated materials, a signed statement or receipt / invoice from the donor attesting to the value of the materials.
• Award letter or grant agreement for a non-State grant that will be used as match; documentation must be included to demonstrate that the grant may be used toward the census grant Program.