Final Expenditure Reports (FERs)
The FY2025 FERs are due August 15, 2025.
FY2025 Application Approval
The FY2026 application will not be approved until the FY2025 FER is submitted.
Encumbrances
The Department of Education and Early Development does not process reimbursement requests against obligations captured in an encumbrance, payment is made against expenditures only. While grant recipients can encumber funds for goods ordered but not received by 6/30, or for services received during the fiscal year, but not billed until after 6/30, those encumbrances must be released or paid prior to the August 15 FER deadline.
Should a grantee reach mid-August and have obligations outstanding there are a few options:
1. Move the obligation to another funding source.
2. For grants with carryforward, place the obligation in the FY2026 application.
3. If the grantees Policy & Procedure allows, pay the vendor prior to receiving the goods, or prior to receiving an invoice for services.