How to Record a Sub-Grant Award to a Local Partner NGO
Recording the transfer of institutional grant funds to a smaller local NGO (sub-recipient) to execute a component of the project.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-grant Expense | Expense (+) | 10,000.00 | - |
| Cash / Accounts Payable | Asset/Liability (-) | - | 10,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
International NGOs often pass money to local organizations. The lead NGO remains responsible for the full audit trail of these funds.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Maintain a sub-award register showing each sub-recipient, award amount, project period, disbursement schedule, and reporting requirements. Issue a formal sub-award agreement before transferring any funds. Monitor the sub-recipient's financial and programmatic reports. For US government grants, additional sub-recipient monitoring requirements apply under 2 CFR Part 200.
⚠️ Audit Flags
The lead NGO is responsible for the proper use of sub-granted funds — auditors will require sub-recipient financial reports and may conduct field visits. A sub-recipient that cannot account for funds creates a disallowed cost risk for the lead NGO. Sub-award agreements must include flow-down provisions from the prime grant agreement.
📄 Required Documentation
Sub-award agreement (with flow-down clauses), disbursement schedule, sub-recipient financial and programmatic reports, monitoring visit records, and sub-recipient risk assessment.
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