The money is used to match funds the merchants put up to refurbish their stores.

Are there restrictions on who can match funds contributed to the plan?

A key factor is whether the company offers matching funds.

Candidates must raise and spend $210,000 before they are even eligible for matching public funds.

Please include any benefits such as job creation, matching funds, unique aspects etc.

The law offers matching public funds of up to $1,000 to candidates who limit contributions to $6,500.

But such corporate gifts are not eligible for matching public funds.

Some of these dollars could go to states and localities to match funds they raise for land investment.

The state matches funds spent by the homeowner, up to a $5,000 limit.

There, candidates consent to limit their spending in exchange for matching public funds.