The Head Start Match Playbook

September 22, 2027

This webinar is included in the Head Start Training Package.

Head Start programs must provide 20% of total program costs through in-kind donations or cash cost share (commonly known as “match”). These contributions must consist of otherwise allowable costs that the agency has covered through resources other than the Head Start grant. Match is a critical aspect of the program’s budget and must be monitored as part of a successful agency’s sound approach to funding. An agency that falls short of its match target may need to reduce its federal grant support consistent with actual match attained. 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, best practices and a discussion of how ACF/OHS tends to address match shortfalls. 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? 
  • What is the risk if our agency does not meet its match for the budget period?
The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase 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:

  1. Identify items and services your program can count as match 
  2. Recognize how to document matching share 
  3. Develop strategies for meeting match requirements 

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE
Course opens: 
10/28/2026
Course expires: 
10/23/2027
Event starts: 
09/22/2027 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/22/2027 - 2:00pm EDT
Cost:
$190.00
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Phillip A. Escoriaza

Phillip Escoriaza, a Partner in the firm’s Federal Grants practice group, counsels Head Start programs, non-profit organizations, municipalities, local government agencies, and for-profit grantees. A TV and radio news commentator and university professor, Phillip served in Puerto Rico’s Office of the Governor, the Government Development Bank, the Senate of Puerto Rico and as General Counsel, University of Puerto Rico’s main campus. His bilingual, nationwide practice assists clients with grant funding administrative requirements and strategies, procurement and funded-property standards, allowable costs and cost allocation, audit resolution, and disputes with federal and local agency funders. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.20 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge upon completion of all course requirements.

Attendee Requirements for CPE Credit

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

  • Answer at least 3 of the polling questions or participation engagement elements per hour of CPE credit offered 
  • For full credit, you must participate in at least 3 of the participation engagement elements

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
  • Formal Learning Program: Group 
  • Location: Online

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE

Price

Cost:
$190.00
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