What's the Difference? Sub-recipients vs Contractors

Sub-recipients, contractors, fiscal agents, partnerships, collaborators - and the list goes on when it comes to potential relationships developed as a result of grant funding. How you treat each relationship is determined by what type of relationship it is. When it comes to federal funding, it can mean the difference between being in and out of compliance with federal regulations. Know which is which so you don't find yourself in trouble with your funder.