Section 3085.40  Eligible Costs

a)         Grant funding may be used for costs associated with providing conservation education and employment opportunities for youth and young adults of this State as set forth in the grant agreement.  [525 ILCS 60/25]

b)         Costs shall be evaluated and a budget must be approved by the Department before the issuance of a grant.  Modifications to an approved budget may only occur after a review and written approval by the Department.  Such adjustments may occur at the time grantees submit claims and during any monitoring activities. To be eligible for reimbursement, costs must meet the following criteria:

1)         Be necessary and reasonable to accomplish the Program work;

2)         Be in compliance with the approved uniform budget and scope of work statement in the executed grant agreement;

3)         Be adequately documented; and

4)         Be incurred during the approved period of performance.