Allowable/Unallowable Expenditures

Direct Costs:

  • Any cost which can be readily and specifically identified as benefiting a sponsored project

Typically Unallowable:

  • memberships
  • alcohol
  • entertainment
  • non-project specific office supplies
  • utilities
  • phones
  • copies
  • administrative staff
  • postage
  • food not associated with travel

Note: All grants have specific project related guidelines regarding allowability.