David,

Just to let you know, the State of Nevada has created such a program.
The program started in FY98.  Our program is more geared toward
enhancing partnerships with industry, but we have used it for similar
purposes with federal agencies.

Any questions, please contact me.

John Case
Assistant VP & Controller
Desert Research Institute
Reno NV
(702) 673-7396

David Hollingsworth wrote:
>
> I have been asked to find out if there are any States that have set up a
> matching pool to be used for proposals that require matching funds. This
> would be separate from funds that univerity's administration typically
> makes available for matching.  States would normally set this up to help
> bring in federal funds to the state.  I need to compile this list in the
> next few days, so if your state has such a program, your timely response
> will be much appreciated.
>
> ____________________________
> David Hollingsworth
> Director, Research Services
> Texas Engineering Experiment Station
> Texas A&M University System
>
> 006 Wisenbaker Engineering Research Center
> College Station, TX 77843-3406
>
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