What is NICRA?
“NICRA” stands for “Negotiated Indirect Cost Recovery Agreement.” This is an agreement that determines the rate and the base of application for which a CS can recover indirect costs. The cognizant U.S. government agency takes the lead on negotiating these agreements. CCC will accept a NICRA rate negotiated by USAID or another U.S. Government agency. If a CS does not have a negotiated rate, USDA will negotiate a rate with the CS.