What can my organization spend grant funds on?

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Allowable costs vary from grant agreement to grant agreement. They depend on the undertakings you make in your Business Plan, if you are required to submit one, on the specifics of your grant agreement and on AID regulations. However, the following costs are generally allowable in the following grant types:

  • Small Grants & Mini-Grants: Allowable costs include, but are not limited to, the cost of seminars, workshops, conferences and other events, technical assistance services, training courses, including trainers, course materials, site costs, etc. Such costs generally do not include international airfares or indirect costs.
  • Program Development Grants: Allowable costs include, but are not limited to, the cost of personnel, technical assistance, travel and transportation, equipment, training, office supplies, rent and utilities, telephone, fax, internet connection, postage, educational materials, bank charges, legal and audit fees, insurance, and maintenance related to premises and equipment.
  • FOG Grants: No specific costs are assigned to FOG grants. FOG grants are awarded to achieve specific benchmarks.