1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose and Structure of the Matching Grants Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance and information on the management of the Matching Grants Scheme (MGS) to persons directly involved in Matching Grant sub-projects implementation such as project staff, service providers, potential applicants and beneficiaries. The manual has been prepared to ensure effective and efficient use of funds through:
• Guidelines for implementation
• Segregation of duties
• Allocation of funds to beneficiaries that meet funding criteria specified for grant eligibility set out in this manual and in accordance with fiduciary policies and procedures
• Safeguard of assets
• Accuracy and reliability of the accounting records
• Facilitation of reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
The manual consists of the following principal parts:
i. an outline of governance and management structure of the matching grants scheme
ii. a description of the core business areas and the modalities of the scheme,
iii. an outline of the different steps of the grant cycle, and
iv. an overview of administrative principles and procedures.
Each of these parts is subdivided into sections providing detailed information and guidance on management and administration of the MGS.
The manual can be accessed from the project website (www.fsrp.org.gh). The website version takes precedence over other versions of the manual.