Info for recipients
What costs are allowed?
Reasonable expenses that are attributable and clearly needed for the project and outlined in the budget.
Grant funds may not be used for political activity.
Grant funds are not intended to support infrastructure or ongoing operational costs of locally funded governmental organizations, except where the organization is seeking grant funding to support one or more one-time volunteer events.
King County reserves the right to determine the nature and manner in which costs and items will be paid for in any grant.
Reporting and other requirements
Grant recipients must submit a final report documenting that the outcomes and measures defined for project success were met. Project results may be published in a report that will be available online.
Funding recipients must acknowledge King County’s contribution to the funded event or project.
The grant recipient is responsible for establishing a record keeping system that includes a breakdown of cash and in-kind contributions as well as grant funds, and must keep these records for three years after the project is finished.
Tax reporting is the responsibility of the grant recipient.
Funding recipients may be asked to participate in and/or provide input on King County Local Services programs and projects.
Related information
Alan M. Painter Grant Program
General information about the Alan M. Painter Grant Program
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