Allowable/Unallowable Costs
All grant/contract expenditures must be based on the cost principles outlined in the Office of Management Budget Uniform Grant Guidance. Allowable costs can be charged to the grant fund; unallowable costs must be charged to the department. The following is a list of unallowable costs:
- Alcohol
- Advertising and public relations costs
- Bad debt
- Donations and contributions
- Entertainment costs
- Fines and penalties
- Goods and services for personal use
- Housing and personal living expenses
- Pre-award costs unless authorized by the sponsor