USDA Proposals at Purdue: Quick Reference Guide
USDA Homepage: http ://www.usda.gov/
Proposals should be budgeted with the appropriate F&A rate except:
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RFP/sponsor guidelines limit the amount of F&A that can be charged (guidelines should accompany the proposal for review)
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F&A waiver has been approved
Cooperative State Research Education, Extension Service (CSREES)/UDSA
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Homepage: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/
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Funding Opportunities: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/funding.cfm
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F&A rate is based on CSREES established rate of 20% Total Federal Funds (TFF) or 25d% of total direct costs less subcontracts > $25,000.
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Application Requirements/Materials are available on the following website: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/forms.html
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Pre award cost must be approved prior to the incurrence of costs
Grad Fee Remits are not allowed on Cooperative Agreements.