Guidance and Information

Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs address a variety of issues related to budgeting and reporting grant funds. The use of grant funds depends upon the particular grant, and questions about the appropriate use of funds should be directed to the program office responsible for the grant.

Fiscal Guidelines for Federal and State Grants

The Guidelines provide general information regarding the financial management of State and federal grants by local agencies, including the financial forms required for grants and allowable costs.

A Guide to Grants Administration and Implementation Resources

This Guide offers more detailed information about the fiscal requirements for State and federal grants, including the responsibilities of local agencies' grant coordinators and business offices.

Links to SED Offices, Other Agencies and Publications

Funding and Grants from SED

Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education
Higher Education
State Archives
State Library
VESID (Special Education)

FS-10-F Short Form Documentation Requirements

This July 2008 notice establishes documentation requirements for the FS-10-F Short Form final expenditure report.

Policy Advisory - Allocating and Billing Central Service Costs to Grants

This 2001 advisory describes the requirements for billing central service costs to federal or State grants.

Policy Advisory - Grant Reporting Requirements for Equipment Purchases

This 2005 advisory clarifies the change in federal regulations regarding the dollar threshold for classifying an item as equipment.

Federal Education Grants Management Requirements

This presentation from the law firm Brustein & Manasevit covers numerous issues, from cash management requirements to monitoring, audits, and enforcement. (The presentation is in .pdf format. To obtain a paper copy, please contact Grants Finance.