Meet Your Match: Cost Sharing in Head Start

December 9, 2026

This webinar is included in the Head Start Training Package.

Head Start programs must provide 20% of their total program costs through in-kind donations or cash cost share (commonly known as “match”). These contributions must be used to support allowable costs under the Head Start grant for expenses that the program would otherwise use federal funds. Failure to comply with cost share requirements could result in negative audit or review findings, possibly leading to a disallowance.

This webinar will provide an overview of Head Start programs’ cost share responsibility, proven ways for Head Start agencies to meet cost share requirements, documentation requirements, and best practices. We will also provide informed answers to your most frequently asked questions, including:

  • Which items and services count as match?
  • How do you document matching share correctly?
  • When should my program consider requesting a waiver of the match requirement?
     
The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase one week after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • CFOs, Finance Managers, and Finance Department Personnel
  • Other Managers involved in Budgeting and Funds Management
  • Head Start Leadership, including CEOs and COOs
  • Executive Directors / Head Start Program Directors
  • Grant Managers, Specialists, and Administrators
  • Program Officers
  • Grant Officers

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Identify items and services your program can count as match
  • Recognize how to document matching share
  • Understand why showing "overmatch" makes sense
  • Discuss common and not-so-common pitfalls to avoid
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE
Course opens: 
10/31/2025
Course expires: 
01/10/2027
Event starts: 
12/09/2026 - 1:00pm EST
Event ends: 
12/09/2026 - 2:15pm EST
Cost:
$185.00
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Ted Waters

Serving as Managing Partner of the firm and a member of the Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups, Ted is a national authority in the area of federal grants, particularly in the community service spheres. He advises Head Start clients on all aspects of program requirements, including governance, cost share and the never-ending list of grant administration matters. Ted's experience in administrative issues is widely recognized, and he routinely handles government audits, internal investigations and litigation. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.50 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS FOR CPE CREDIT

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following conditions in order to receive your certificate:

  1. Answer at least 5 of the polling questions during the webinar
  2. Complete the evaluation survey after the conclusion of the webinar or in the follow-up email

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: CFOs, Finance Managers, and Finance Department Personnel; Other Managers involved in Budgeting and Funds Management; Head Start Leadership, including CEOs and COOs; Executive Directors / Head Start Program Directors; Grant Managers, Specialists, and Administrators; Program Officers; Grant Officers
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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