Matching Grant is an incentive provided to NHGs. This grant linked to amount of thrift mobilized, performance of NHG in the Grading and loan availed from banks. An amount of 10% of the savings of the NHG subject to a maximum of Rs 5000/- is provided as matching grant to each NHG. The grant is released based on their assessment rated using a 15-point grading criteria developed by NABARD. In order to avail Matching grant a NHG must have passed the grading and availed loan from bank. In case of SC/ST NHGs, matching grant will be provided if the NHG has passed grading. Availing bank loan for a SC/ST NHG is not compulsory in order to be eligible for matching grant.. As on 30.11.2011, total of 54,569 NHGs have availed of Matching Grant facilities and the Mission has disbursed Rs 26,19,66,554 under this scheme to these NHGs.