FINANCE – Office of Research Grants and Contracts
Learn about compliance requirements and best practices for preparing budgets for research grants. Topics covered include eligible costs, direct versus indirect costs, VAT, and more.
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Measuring Cloud Computing Costs
Understand the costs of cloud computing deployments, including unit costs, additional resource costs, and comparing with private clouds.
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Elevating Student Voice for Safe Learning Environments Grant
This competitive grant aims to support Massachusetts public schools in elevating student voice to create safe, supportive, and healthy learning environments. The grant focuses on building the capacity of educators to engage effectively with students in ways that are developmentally appropriate, cult
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Stronger Connections Grant
The Stronger Connections Grant information session aims to ground prospective grant applicants in the purpose and goals of the grant, review critical components of the Request for Application (RFA), and provide an overview of eligible districts and grant size. The session also emphasizes the importa
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Guidelines for Direct Costs in H2020 Funding
Direct costs in Horizon 2020 funding must be accurately measured and attributed only to the specific action being funded. Costs must be directly linked to the implementation of the action and supported with sufficient evidence. It is crucial to avoid errors in other direct costs, ensure proper recor
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Distribution of Direct Healthcare Costs and Obesity-Related Complications Among High-Cost Individuals Living with Obesity
This UK retrospective cohort study examines the demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals living with obesity who contribute most to direct healthcare costs. The study uses data from the UK Discover database to stratify individuals with obesity into quintiles and assess their contribut
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Cost Accounting Standards for Determining Transportation Costs
Understanding the importance of transportation costs in procurement and distribution, this guide outlines the standards for determining average costs, separation of transportation costs in accounting records, objectives for maintaining cost uniformity, components of transportation costs, and treatme
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Understanding Product Life Cycle Costing: A Comprehensive Analysis
Lifecycle costing involves tracking cost records of assets throughout their entire lives, optimizing asset usage at minimal cost. Product lifecycle costing accumulates a product's costs from inception to disposal, with stages like Introduction, Growth, Maturity, and Decline. It helps assess profitab
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Impact of Fuel Costs on Cargo Pricing Models
In the intricate world of logistics and transportation, fuel costs hold a pivotal role in shaping the economics of cargo movement. For industry leaders and stakeholders, understanding the influence of these costs on cargo pricing models is crucial. This is especially true in an era where dynamic pri
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Franklin County Urban Agriculture Critical Infrastructure Grant 2023-2024
This grant initiative in Franklin County aims to strengthen the local food supply chain, support urban farms, and provide critical infrastructure funding to eligible organizations. With a focus on increasing food crop production and distribution while ensuring support for socially disadvantaged farm
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Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program Overview
The Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program and Fund aim to provide financial support for infrastructure projects that promote residential housing development in communities with a need for additional housing inventory. Administered by the Indiana Finance Authority, the Fund can financ
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Managerial Accounting 2
This chapter explores the fundamental concepts and principles of cost and managerial accounting, emphasizing the importance of understanding and controlling costs for organizational success. It discusses the various classes of manufacturing costs, distinctions between direct and indirect costs, and
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GPSA Travel Grant: Enhancing Professional Development Opportunities
The GPSA Travel Grant Committee provides reimbursement for graduate and professional students to achieve their professional goals by covering registration and travel costs to conferences, workshops, internships, and more. Applications are accepted during specific periods with decisions communicated
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Understanding Excess Costs in Special Education
Excess costs in special education refer to additional expenses incurred by Local Educational Agencies to provide services to children with disabilities. These costs go beyond the average per-student expenditure on general education. The calculation of excess costs ensures that federal IDEA Part B fu
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Efficient Management of TPT Beneficiaries with Post-Treatment Follow-Up Module
As part of the TOG 2016 guidance, beneficiaries completing treatment are eligible for a 2-year follow-up in the PTFU module. Ni-kshay facilitates identifying and managing eligible beneficiaries, capturing follow-up details, and generating reports for further actions. The system allows tracking of TP
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State Hospital Reimbursement Programs Overview
State legislatures in 2023 passed SB 228 and HB 2184 directing KDADS to reimburse counties, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and other entities for costs related to holding individuals in custody, observation, and transportation. SB 228 focuses on competency examination and treatment for defen
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Understanding Segmented Income Statements and the Contribution Approach
Segmented income statements help analyze segment profitability, make decisions, and measure segment manager performance. This approach involves traceable fixed costs, common fixed costs, and segment margins. Segment margin represents profitability after covering all costs associated with the segment
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Standard Costing: Understanding Variances in Actual vs. Budgeted Costs
Explore the concept of standard costs, variance analysis, and the importance of investigating variances in actual vs. budgeted costs. Learn to calculate and interpret material and labor variances, overhead variances, and participate in a case study to apply learned concepts. Understand the developme
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Essential Considerations for Capital Investment Decisions
Making capital investment decisions involves evaluating relevant cash flows, considering sunk costs and opportunity costs, and assessing side effects. By focusing on incremental cash flows and excluding sunk costs, while considering opportunity costs and side effects, businesses can make informed de
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Grant Management Flexibility under Horizon 2020 During COVID-19
Grant management under Horizon 2020 during COVID-19 requires maximum flexibility with eligibility of costs incurred, force majeure clause usage, and flexibility in actual personnel costs. Teleworking costs are eligible, and personnel costs can be adjusted for exceptional circumstances. Travel costs
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Understanding Administrative Costs in Grant Management
Administrative costs are essential for managing grants effectively. Learn about the difference between direct and indirect costs, and why tracking and reporting accurately is crucial to avoid disallowed costs. Explore the definition, classification, and significance of administrative costs in grant
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Understanding Activities Delivery Costs and Program Administrative Costs in CDBG Programs
Exploring the allocation of staff costs between Activities Delivery Costs (ADCs) and Program Administrative Costs (PACs) in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. ADCs cover non-profit staff expenses for carrying out eligible activities, while PACs include costs for planning, general adm
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Understanding the Costs of Inflation and Its Impact on Purchasing Power
Inflation is a crucial economic phenomenon with both winners and losers. While inflation itself doesn't necessarily reduce real purchasing power, it leads to various costs such as shoeleather costs, menu costs, and unit of account costs. These costs emerge due to the changing dynamics of prices, wag
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Understanding Costs for Defendants in Legal Proceedings
This article provides detailed information on the costs involved for defendants in legal cases, including the starting point for cost allocation, costs at different stages of the legal process, and considerations for recovery of costs. It covers aspects such as costs at the pre-action stage, costs a
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Save Money on Healthcare Costs and Take Control of Your Finances
Understand your out-of-pocket healthcare costs, learn how to calculate FSA tax savings, identify qualified expenses, and access resources to manage healthcare finances effectively. Explore the benefits of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to save money on eligible medical, dental, and vision expense
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Florida Public Emergency Medical Transportation Program Overview
The Florida Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) program aims to supplement reimbursement for emergency medical services provided to Medicaid recipients. The program, established by the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, helps offset the costs of ambulance transport by leveraging federal fun
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Understanding Facilities and Administration (F&A) Costs in Research Grants
Universities have a long history of partnering with the federal government in conducting research. This partnership incurs various costs known as Facilities and Administration (F&A) costs, which cover infrastructure, administrative, and compliance expenses. F&A costs are essential for supporting res
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Overview of New Civil Procedure Rules on Costs: CPR Parts 58 & 59
The new Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Parts 58 & 59 introduce changes in the assessment and taxation of costs in legal proceedings. Detailed assessment replaces taxation, standard basis, fixed costs, and more defined, with new definitions and procedures outlined. Order 59 expands the powers to tax cos
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Understanding Engineering Costs and Estimation Methods
This informative content delves into the concept of engineering costs and estimations, covering important aspects such as fixed costs, variable costs, semi-variable costs, total costs, average costs, marginal costs, and profit-loss breakeven charts. It provides clear explanations and examples to hel
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Understanding Cost Allocation in CDBG Program: ADCs vs. PACs
Activities Delivery Costs (ADCs) in the CDBG program cover non-profit staff expenses related to implementing eligible activities, while Program Administrative Costs (PACs) encompass planning and general administration expenses. ADCs include salaries and benefits for staff directly involved in activi
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Understanding Absorption and Marginal Costing in Accounting
Absorption costing, also known as full costing, encompasses all costs including fixed and variable related to production. It aids in determining income by considering direct costs and fixed factory overheads. Meanwhile, marginal costing focuses on only variable manufacturing costs and treats fixed f
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Understanding the Costs of Buying a Home
When purchasing a home, it's crucial to consider all the costs involved beyond the mortgage payment. These additional expenses include property taxes, homeowners insurance, maintenance fees, and more. One-time costs like down payments, realtor fees, and title fees must also be factored in. This cont
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Understanding Budget Basics for Comprehensive Budget Development
Components necessary for comprehensive budget development include categories of spending like direct costs, personnel costs, and facilities & administrative costs. Budget construction may vary by sponsor, but a detailed budget is required at submission. Personnel costs cover various types of employe
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GAINS Calculations of Air Pollutant Control Costs and Cost-Effective Technologies
This document provides insights into the GAINS calculations of annual costs for emission control technologies, including investment costs, fixed and variable operation and maintenance costs. It outlines specific cost information for technologies like Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD), considering fact
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Understanding Costs in Business: Types and Significance
Costs in business play a crucial role in determining profitability and decision-making. This article explores various types of costs such as direct, indirect, fixed, and variable costs, along with their definitions, uses, and impact on business operations. Understanding these costs is essential for
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Understanding Marginal Costing in Cost Accounting
Marginal Costing is a cost analysis technique that helps management control costs and make informed decisions. It involves dividing total costs into fixed and variable components, with fixed costs remaining constant and variable costs changing per unit of output. In Marginal Costing, only variable c
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SB 740 Charter School Facility Grant Program 2022-23 Funding Round Overview
The California School Finance Authority (CSFA) presents the SB 740 Charter School Facility Grant Program for the 2022-23 funding round. The program aims to assist charter schools with a focus on supporting students meeting Free and Reduced Priced Meals criteria. Funding is calculated based on Averag
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IHS Contract Support Costs Policy Updates
Explore the latest updates in the IHS Contract Support Costs (CSC) policy, focusing on simplification, streamlining processes, and ensuring fair practices for all tribes. Learn about changes in the calculation methods, guidelines for startup and pre-award costs, medical inflation rate adjustments, a
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Eligible Agency in Career and Technical Education: Responsibilities and Coordination
The term "eligible agency" refers to a State board designated to oversee career and technical education administration. This board is responsible for developing and implementing State plans, consulting with stakeholders, and convening regularly to fulfill its duties. The eligible agency also adopts
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Pricing Strategy for Martha's Macadamia Milk Product
Martha's Macadamia Milk product pricing strategy involves analyzing raw nut costs, competition pricing, assumptions for US market pricing, and per carton costs for different variants like Sweetened, Unsweetened, and Chocolate. The strategy includes factors like additional costs, production costs, ma
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