The Secretary may require that an entity that applies for a grant or contract under this subchapter provide non-Federal matching funds, as appropriate, to ensure the institutional commitment of the entity to the projects funded under the grant. As determined by the Secretary , such non-Federal matching funds may be provided directly or through donations from public or private entities and may be in cash or in-kind, fairly evaluated, including plant, equipment, or services. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 798, as added Pub. L. 105–392, title I, § 106(a)(2)(F) , Nov. 13, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3558 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 295o, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VII, § 798, as added Pub. L. 102–408, title I, § 102 , Oct. 13, 1992 , 106 Stat. 2064 ; amended Pub. L. 102–531, title III, § 313(a)(8) , Oct. 27, 1992 , 106 Stat. 3507 , set forth certain general provisions relating to this subchapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–392, title I, § 106(a)(2)(D) , Nov. 13, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3557 . A prior section 798 of act July 1, 1944 , was classified to section 295h–7 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 102–408 . Another prior section 798 of act July 1, 1944 , was classified to section 295h–7 of this title prior to the general amendment of part G of this subchapter by Pub. L. 94–484 .