If the department approves a grant to a local unit under this chapter, the required local matching amount by the local unit is equal to the following applicable percentage of the total cost of the eligible project:

1. (1) For a county applicant, the following:

   1. (A) Fifty percent (50%), if the county has a population greater than or equal to fifty-five thousand (55,000).
   2. (B) Twenty percent (20%), if the county has a population of less than fifty-five thousand (55,000).

2. (2) For a city or town applicant, the following:

   1. (A) Fifty percent (50%), if the city or town has a population greater than or equal to twelve thousand five hundred (12,500).
   2. (B) Twenty percent (20%), if the city or town has a population of less than twelve thousand five hundred (12,500).

As added by P.L.146-2016, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.81; P.L.173-2025, SEC.31; P.L.147-2026, SEC.14.