Determining Non-federal Match
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.
Fiscal Management
Strong fiscal systems are key to a healthy program. The materials in this topic guide programs in making the most of their financial resources. Explore tools to help grantees account for their federal assets, comply with regulations, avoid waste, manage risk, and strengthen internal controls. Find information to support grantees in generating in-kind contributions and meeting matching requirements. Learn how to develop sound reporting systems, and execute budgets that reflect program goals and priorities.
Non-federal Match Narrative
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.
Management Matters: Non-Federal Match
Watch this series of interactive learning modules that focus on non-federal match, an important aspect of fiscal operations.
Non-Federal Match: The Why, What, and How
Use this interactive module to review the purpose of non-federal match and which costs are allowable.
Non-Federal Match: Valuing, Documenting, and Tracking
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.
Non-Federal Match: Planning, Disallowances, and Applying for a Waiver
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.
1303.4 Federal financial assistance, non-federal match, and waiver requirements.
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.