Our jurisdiction is hosting a crime prevention conference/meeting. Can it use LLEBG funds for food and beverage?
Expenses for food and beverages incurred by grantees may be charged to Federal funds pursuant to program guidelines provided that three tests are satisfied: Test 1: The food and beverages provided are incidental to a work-related event; and Test 2: The costs of the food and beverages are considered reasonable; and Test 3: Food and beverages are not directly related to amusement and/or social events. Please note that beverages cannot include alcohol. Also, food and beverage costs for events within events may NOT allowed. For example: NOT ALLOWED Event A includes 200 participants and food and beverages are requested for event B, which directly relates to event A, but includes only 100 of the 200 participants. Food and beverage costs at event B are unallowable since attendance at this event is not mandatory for all participants (200). ALLOWABLE If the purpose of event B is to discuss or work on topics unrelated to event A, food and beverage costs may be allowable for event B as a separate
