Join former leaders from the Office of Head Start, Karen McNamara, Lupe Quiroz, and Beth Fuller as they share their guidance and expertise on topics that include a focus on uniform guidance, cost allocation, allowability, and grant management.
This two-part virtual training gives Head Start and Early Head Start programs a clear overview of current federal fiscal requirements.
Session 1 covers the Head Start grant lifecycle, project and budget periods, reporting deadlines (SF-425, SF-428, SF-429), grant applications, budget development, and post-award changes.
Session 2 focuses on Uniform Guidance updates, the 2024–2025 HHS adoption timeline, cost allocation rules, indirect and administrative cost limits, and non-federal match requirements. Registration is $149.00 (IHSA member) / $225.00 (Non-Member) per person and includes access to both sessions and all training materials provided during the webinar.
Event Date:
12/16/2025 12/17/2025
Event Time:
December 16 th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm Central; December 17 th from 9:00am - 12:00p
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin Head Start Associations Fiscal Training Agenda (Tentative)
Session 1 - Head Start Grant Lifecycle
December 16th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET
5-year period refresher
Project period vs. budget period
Grant application timeframes
Baseline vs. continuation applications
Reporting deadlines
SF-425, SF428, SF-429
A-133 Audit
Closeout
Grant applications
Application requirements
Budget development
Useful tips
Notice of Award (NOA) review
Funding
Terms and conditions
Post-award requests
Budget revisions
Carryovers
Disposition
Session 2: Uniform Guidance, Cost Allocation, Non-Federal Match
December 17th from 9:00am - 12:00pm ET
Fiscal regulations updates and overview
Uniform Guidance updates
October 1, 2024 HHS adoptions
October 1, 2025 implementation
Grants Policy Statement
Cost allocation/budgeting
General methodologies
Direct and indirect costs
Administrative costs
Examples
Non-federal match
Valuation methodology
Sources and Allowability
Waivers
Examples and tips
Training provided by Skyline Advisory Partners in partnership with the Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin Head Start Associations
