The BFET Program utilizes a 50/50 reimbursement model and 75/25 for tribal provider to fund the program. Funds from reimbursement of BFET expenditures can be leveraged as “local” match in future BFET invoices, this is known as reutilizing BFET funds (reutilized funds are available after year one of a provider contract). Funds must be received and spent on valid BFET costs and invoiced through the regular invoicing process for consideration of reutilization of funds. A worksheet will be required for reutilized BFET funds that demonstrate:
1. The amounts invoiced to DSHS in the month or quarter, it was invoiced.
2. When the invoiced amount was received back from DSHS and
3. The date and amount used as a match on future invoices.
If private donations are used as a local match, a worksheet listing all donations by donor name is required. Submit the worksheet with the monthly invoice.
For DSHS BFET Mainstream Contracted Providers
All administrative costs and participant reimbursements are required to be expensed and 50 percent of all eligible costs billed to the program.
For SBCTC Contracted Providers
All administrative costs, tuition and participant reimbursements are required to be expensed and 50 percent of all eligible costs billed to the program.
For DSHS BFET ORIA Contracted Providers
50/50 model and “local match” does not apply.
100% Additional Funds
FNS provides the opportunity for states to request additional 100 percent funds annually. These funds are subject to the availability of unspent funds nationally and can be used to support administrative costs. Providers requesting 100 percent funds must submit an application and a budget identifying services offered. If approved, 100 percent funds for administrative costs must be spent prior to spending 50/50 funds. The amounts, approvals and dates funds are available and vary each year. For additional questions regarding 100 percent, funds contact SWBFETPolicy@DSHS.WA.GOV or for ORIA contact McKenzie.Nassiri@DSHS.WA.GOV.