HiAP Grant and Contract Evaluation Tool Step 6: Additional Considerations

Overhead

Overhead costs are any administrative costs that are not directly related to the implementation of the grant. Provide ample overhead options (20%+) to realistically cover costs for the CBO or contractor to cover administrative costs (this may also be reflective of the grant/contract complexity).

• What are the requirements for overhead for the agency? Is it the highest it can be? What is the cap based on?
• How long does it take to pay the grantee for their work? Can it be expedited via internal protocols?

Grants and Contracts

Grants and contracts have key similarities and differences. To learn more, visit the SGC Technical Assistance Toolkit Contracting Guidance section. The toolkit outlines the following differences between grants and contracts:

• Contracts are used to obtain services provided to the State through a legally binding agreement.
• Contracts are specific in topic, scope of work, budget, and outcomes.
• Grants are used as a mechanism to provide services to a community. They generally allow for more flexibility in topic, scope of work, and outcome.