What types of incentives for participation and awards for recognition may be purchased with grant funds?
Minimal cost certificates, plaques, ribbons, small trophies, or instructionally-related items to be used in the classroom, such as pens/pencils are acceptable awards for recognition or incentives for participation in program activities. Gifts or items that appear to be gifts are not allowable. Souvenirs, memorabilia, or promotional items, such as T-shirts, caps, tote bags, etc., are not allowable. “Door prizes,” movie tickets, gift certificates, passes to amusement parks, etc., may be donated by others but may not be purchased with grant funds. Food, snacks, beverages, refreshments, meals, etc., are not allowable incentives/awards.