What does MFFA mean in FUNDS

Matching Funds for Federal Agencies (MFFA) is an initiative established by Congress to support the shared responsibility of federal, state, and local governments. MFFA programs provide federal funds to states and localities in order to leverage or match existing resources in order to meet increasingly complex needs. This includes matching grants for projects such as transportation, housing, healthcare, economic development and other core services.

The application process begins with an eligibility determination by your state or locality’s designated agency. After approval of eligibility, you may submit a detailed application that outlines the objectives of your project and its budget requirements. Funding decisions are made based on merit criteria.

The amount of funding that can be requested through MFFA depends on the specific program and can vary from state to state. Generally, these programs require a match of either cash or in-kind services that is equal to the amount requested from MFFA.

Your request will generally be processed within 6-8 weeks once you have received eligibility approval from the relevant agency. It may take longer if additional information is required or if your project requires special considerations due to cost or complexity.

Upon approval of your request, funds are generally made available within 8-12 weeks depending on program regulations and other factors such as level of congressional appropriation, which can delay availability by several months in some cases.

Generally speaking, no; however some programs allow retroactive reimbursement up to a certain date when stated in the program guidelines. Be sure to review these details prior to submitting your application so you know what costs are eligible for reimbursement should your project be approved for funding.

While each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, some applications may qualify for expedited processing if they meet certain criteria set forth by relevant agencies and/or Congress. These criteria typically include time restraints imposed by mandated deadlines (if applicable), special circumstances related to national security or safety issues or other circumstances deemed necessary by authorized representatives of agencies involved with administering MFFA funded projects.

Yes; each program's set guidelines outline exactly which types of projects are eligible for funding through matched grant assistance provided under their auspices. Any proposed project must also adhere closely with that particular program's overall mission and goals stated in its charter approved by Congress before applying.