; (3) an economically distressed rural area, as determined by the Secretary; (4) a rural area that has historically received minimal Federal funding, as determined by the Secretary; or (5) a rural area for the purpose of job retention and economic stabilization, as determined by the Secretary. (h) Matching funds (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), an eligible applicant described in subsection (d) that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall provide non-Federal matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount that is not less than 25 percent of the amount of the grant. (2) Waiver (A) In general The Secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph (1) based on the demonstrated need of the eligible applicant or the population served by the eligible applicant, as determined by the Secretary, including— (i) an eligible applicant serving an area with a higher nonmetropolitan poverty level; (ii) an eligible applicant serving a Tribal population