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Funded Partner Toolkit

Wake County Smart Start’s Partner Toolbox includes resources and forms for funded partners. All documents are for the fiscal year 2026-2027 unless otherwise indicated. For questions, contact us.

General Forms

Schedule of Due Dates - FY26-27 Direct Service Provider Monitoring Policy

Communications Resources

Wake County Smart Start Style Guide Wake County Smart Start Logo to Download Glossary Acronyms

Financial Forms

Financial Status Report – Line Item Descriptions Annual Program Income Report Form ACH Authorization Form Budget Revision or Amendment Instructions Budget Revision or Amendment Request Budget Narrative Budget Revision – Example Budget Amendment – Example Budget Change Form Fixed Asset Purchases

Financial Compliance

Cash and Non-Cash Grants Cash Basis of Accounting Cost Principles Equipment Indirect Cost Rate Internal Controls Program Income and Medicaid Income State Travel Rates (2026)

State/Local Data Resources

County Population Projection Census Data NCPC Data Overview

Strategic Framework

FY 23- 27 Strategic Framework