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<br />California Library Literacy Services: Allowable and Unallowable Expenditures <br />June 2020 <br />3 <br />Interest on Grant Funds: Recipients are encouraged to deposit grant funds in interest-bearing <br />accounts wherever possible with the understanding that the interest will be used for library <br />literacy purposes. Interest income need not be reported on financial reports. <br /> <br /> <br />Notes on Allowable and Unallowable Expenses <br /> <br />Allowable Expenses <br /> <br />In response to the spread of COVID-19, the cost of items such as plexiglass screens, personal <br />protective equipment (PPE), and similar, that enable the CLLS program to continue operating <br />during this time of physical distancing, are allowable. <br /> <br />Funds may only be used to support the CLLS program and may only be used for items that <br />enable the CLLS program to continue operating during this time. Items included below that <br />were previously unallowable remain unallowable. <br /> <br />If you have questions about the allowability of any items, please contact the California State <br />Library before making your purchase. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND CHECKS: The cost of background checks for literacy volunteers is allowable. <br /> <br />CHILDCARE: The cost of providing childcare that contributes directly to enabling learners to <br />participate in a family literacy program is allowable. <br /> <br />DATABASES: The cost of subscriptions to databases that support the California Library Literacy <br />Services program are allowable. <br /> <br />FOOD AND BEVERAGES: Food and beverage purchases are allowable for family literacy <br />programming when intended to enhance full family participation or enable families to <br />participate. <br /> <br />FURNITURE: Specialized furniture is allowable. The furniture must be used in support of adult or <br />family literacy activities. <br /> <br />MEMBERSHIPS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: Costs of the grant recipient’s <br />memberships in library literacy-related professional organizations are allowable. <br /> <br />TRAINING: The cost of training relating to California Library Literacy Services and provided for <br />employee and volunteer development is allowable, including the cost of travel, supplies, <br />working refreshments, and speaker fees or consulting fees for trainers. <br /> <br />TRAVEL: Travel to in-state network meetings and professional development opportunities <br />relating to adult and family literacy is allowable. Travel charges should be consistent with those