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Grants and Funding: Allowable and Unallowable Direct Costs for Federal Grants

Allowable (A) and Unallowable (U) Costs for Federal Grants

Important Note: This table represents the general rule; please refer to the NIH guidelines for specific exceptions, or contact your Research Administrator if you have questions.

Cost
Direct Cost
Advertising and Public Relations Costs
A
Alcoholic Beverages
U
Communication Costs
A
Consultant Service
A
Contributions
U
Entertainment Costs
U
Equipment & Other Capital Expenditures
A
Goods or Services for Personal Use
U
Independent Research and Development
U
Lobbying
U
Maintenance & Repair Costs
A
Materials & Supplies
A
Meeting & Conference Registration Fees
A
Memberships, Subscriptions & Professional Activity Costs
U
Overtime, Extra-Pay Shift, and Multi-Shift Premiums
A
Preaward Costs - Up to 90 Days Prior to Award
A
Professional Service Costs
A
Publication and Printing Costs
A
Recruiting Costs
A
Renting Costs
A
Research Patient Care
A
Salaries and Wages
A
Termination or Suspension Costs for Grants
U
Training & Education
A
Transportation of Property, i.e., Freight, Express, Cartage, Postage
A
Travel Costs
A