What, besides indirect cost, is included in “administrative” costs (data collection, project director, evaluation)?
Administrative costs are those costs that are not directly related to the provision of services to students. For example, the salary of a coordinator who oversees the operation of sites (reporting needs, attendance), but is not involved in the development of student activities may be included as an administrative cost. A coordinator who develops program curriculum and participates directly in the daily activities of students, however, would not be considered an administrative cost. Data collection and evaluation would also be considered administrative costs. • What start date do we use for budget calculations? Even though the grant period will reflect only two months of the current fiscal year, provide an annual budget using the 12-month period of July 2003 through June 2004. Grant awards are made annually over the five-year period. • Administrative costs are limited to 15 percent. Does this include school site coordinators’ salaries? Administrative costs are limited to those expenditu
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