Grants

Goal: Grants will be sought to support the city’s programs.

Grants will be sought to supplement existing programs, which support the city’s plans and goals and objectives.  Grants that require a local match will be carefully considered before each application is submitted. The City Administrator will be consulted and the Finance Department will be given a copy to review before the application is submitted.  Grants that are funded to the city as a cost-reimbursement grant will be analyzed to determine if cash flow needs can be met. The grant accounting and financial reporting will be done by the Finance Department.

The City will comply with the Common Rule, an attachment to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-102, which sets forth uniform requirements for grants to local governments.  This requires the city’s financial management system to meet certain standards for financial reporting, accounting records, internal control, budgeting, allowable costs, documentation, and cash management.  In addition, expenditures of federal grants and costs claimed for reimbursement or used for matching, must be in compliance with OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State and Local Governments.