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These resources provide information about the portion of a Head Start program’s actual costs that need to be covered by sources other than the federal government. Learn about in-kind contributions, volunteer services, disallowances, documentation, and other aspects of non-federal match.
Non-federal matching information and explanations of fiscal issues such as contributions, disallowances, documentation, in-kind, and volunteer services can be found below. Head Start administrators and non-federal entities may find this information helpful.
Use this interactive module to review the purpose of non-federal match and which costs are allowable.
This is part two of a three-part Non-Federal Share Match resource on Management Matters. Learn how to value donated goods and services, document non-federal share match, and monitor a non-federal match budget.
Use this interactive module to consider how non-federal match informs program planning. Learn more about disallowances and find out how to apply for waivers.
Watch this series of interactive learning modules that focus on non-federal match, an important aspect of fiscal operations.
Head Start grantees are required to provide a 20 percent non-federal match. This can come through resources donated by the communities they serve and state funding as appropriate.
Grant recipients must contribute 20% as nonfederal match each budget period, with federal financial assistance not exceed 80% of the approved total program costs. This standard also addresses waiver requirements.
Review the requirements for submitting an application to purchase, construct, or renovate a facility, additional terms for leased properties, and nonfederal match.
HeadStart.gov
official website of the Administration for Children and Families
