Frequently Asked Questions
(Answered by FDOE in April 2025)
  • In the case of formula grant funds such as Title I, can travel be paid in one grant period even though the travel takes place in another grant period?
    • LEA’s have use of their funds for the full 27 months, so if, for example, LEAs are paying for an airline ticket in 2024-25 for a trip in 2025-26, they can use the carry-forward to pay for the flight after the travel occurs. 
  • Can federal grant funds be used for travel prior to when the travel occurs?
    • No, federal grant funds used for travel cannot be obligated prior to when the travel occurs.
  • Can conference registration be paid in advance with federal funds?
    • Yes. 
  • Can federal funds be used to purchase airfare?
    • Since airline tickets generally have to be purchased well in advance of travel to secure a better rate, non-federal funds can be used to pay for the ticket and federal funds would reimburse the non-federal funds after the travel occurs. 
  • Can hotel reservations be booked in advance with federal funds?
    • Yes.  Hotels can be booked in advance with federal funds as long as the hotel does not charge until check-in.  
  • Can hotel reservations be made in advance with federal funds if (1) the hotel takes one or more night’s fees as a deposit or (2) the hotel must be paid in advance, such as with a National Conference?
    • Yes.  In those instances, use the same process for airline tickets mentioned above (use non-federal funds to pay for the hotel room and reimburse with non-federal funds after the travel occurs).
Red Book
  • Conference registration, when accompanied with "travel expenses", use 330 object code.
  • Conference registration without accompanying "travel expenses", use 730 object code.
ECTAC Tools
Uniform Grant Guidance
Florida Department of Education Resources
Contact Information
Matthew Caldwell, Director of Title II, Part A
850-245-0919