Critical Sectors Wrap-up Tip Sheet - Section One
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Congratulations! You’ve made it to the homestretch!
The final months of a grant project are critical for wrapping up program activities, documenting and reporting outcomes, assessing results, implementing sustainability plans, and reassigning staff to other initiatives. As you wrap up grant activities, remember that direct staff time cannot be charged to grants after the period of performance ends.
This tip sheet outlines key areas that require your attention as your Critical Sectors grant enters its final stage. Please note that grant program wrap-up is distinct from the formal grant closeout process, and this tip sheet does not replace or override any regulations or grant requirements.
How Is Grant Closeout Different Than Grant Wrap-Up
The closeout phase begins when the grant’s period of performance ends. During the closeout phase, your Closeout Grant Officer and Federal Project Officer (FPO) review the grant’s status to ensure that all of the required work under the grant is complete and that all outstanding financial and administrative obligations have been met. The official closing of the grant only occurs after Employment and Training Administration (ETA) personnel determine and certify that all required grant obligations and responsibilities are complete.
A Grant Closeout Specialist will provide additional details about the closeout process at least 15 days before the end of your grant’s period of performance. The Grant Closeout Specialist will be your primary point of contact during the closeout process. If you have any questions about the closeout process before it begins, please contact your FPO.
For more details on grant closeout, please review the Grant Closeout FAQ, Grantee End User Manual, and Grant Closeout System.
Quarterly Financial Reports
On the final Financial Status Report, you must include any subaward amounts so we can calculate final indirect costs, if applicable. You must use DOL’s Online Electronic Reporting System and information and instructions will be provided to grantees. For other guidance on ETA’s financial reporting, reference TEGL 16-22 and ETA Financial Reporting webpage.
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- Resource Publication Date: 2026
- Posted by: Long Dang
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