Cost Allocation and Multiple Streams of Funding

October 20, 2027

This webinar is included in the Head Start Training Package.

Many Head Start programs manage a diverse portfolio of funding streams such as Head Start, earmarks, private funding, state pre-k, and other sources of local funding and revenue-generating other lines of business. With the myriad funding sources that programs juggle, following the federal rules for cost allocation carefully and appropriately is crucial. The objective is for your program to allocate its costs among various funding sources effectively. If your program fails to follow these rules correctly, monitoring findings, cost disallowances, and additional penalties can result. Don't let any of these happen to your program!   

During this webinar, Managing Partner Ted Waters will cover: 

  • What are common challenges with blended funding 
  • What are the cost allocation basics 
  • Why should it matter to you  
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, 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. Discuss strategies for identifying shared costs and allocating them based on proportionate benefit 
  2. Learn the elements of a well-developed cost allocation plan 
  3. Understand what an indirect cost rate agreement (ICRA) is and whether your program should get one, directly allocate costs, or apply the de minimis rate 

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE
Course opens: 
10/28/2026
Course expires: 
11/21/2027
Event starts: 
10/20/2027 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/20/2027 - 2:00pm EDT
Cost:
$190.00
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Ted Waters

Ted Waters serves 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 1.20 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, 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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