As an agency of the Government of the District of Columbia, CAH ensures that its grantmaking funds are expended in a fiscally responsible manner. CAH grant-related “allowable costs” are those costs that the District Government (through its subordinate agency, CAH) has determined, in its sole discretion, to be valid expenditures.
Examples of “Allowable Costs”:
- Artist fee (not to exceed 20% of grant budget).
- Equipment, technological resources, materials, supplies, and services directly related to the fabrication of the design proposal.
- Supplies purchased for the in-class student engagement.
- General Liability Insurance.
- Travel related to implementation of deliverables.
- Photographic and video documentation of the design proposal.
Examples of “Unallowable Costs”:
- Food and beverages.
- Sub-granting or re-granting of funds from CAH.
- Tuition and scholarships.
- College tuition expenses.
- Funds that are provided to universities, service organizations, foreign governments, or District of Columbia government agencies, including DC Public Schools.
- Costs related to fundraisers and off-site special events.
- Travel or other expenses not directly related to executing the proposed project.
All expenses must be documented by the grantee within the grant agreement. The grant program manager reviews and approves all proposed expenses before the grant agreement is processed for payment. Grantees with questions regarding allowable costs may contact CAH’s grant program manager. The grantee will be responsible for demonstrating the cash expenses and a final report.
The grant period is from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. CAH restricts a grantee’s grant-funded activity expenses that are beyond the grant period.
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