EHDI Grantee Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. Grantees are required to notify MDH of changes in staffing of any personnel related to the grant. This includes, but is not limited to, executive directors, chief financial officers, program managers and coordinators, and financial or administrative staff. Grantees should send an email to their grant manager or to health.ommh@state.mn.us with an explanation of the changes and updated contact information.

Yes. For non-tribes, your grant agreement states that grantees will be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses in the same manner and in no greater amount than provided in the current Commissioner’s Plan (PDF). This plan refers to the federal IRS mileage reimbursement rate ($0.58/mile in 2019) and currently limits per diem to a maximum of $36/day. For tribes, your grant agreement states that “travel and subsistence expenses in the same manner and in no greater amount than provided in the current ‘GSA Plan.” Please refer to the General Services Administration website for details.

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Yes. Grantees will be given 30 days notice and instructions for the financial reconciliation.

Yes. MDH understands that staff time may vary somewhat throughout the lifecycle of a program. Only significant changes (more than 10% to a line item over the course of the grant period) require prior approval and justification.

Yes. MDH does not expect that all of a grantee’s monthly invoices will look the same. However, it is important for grantees to track how much they have spent overall and in each budget line-item to ensure sufficient funds remain for large, infrequent expenses.

No. Indirect costs should be no more than 10% of direct costs on the invoice each month, unless a grantee has a federally-negotiated rate. For guidance on how to calculate indirect costs, please contact your grant manager.