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How to Prepare an Indirect Cost Rate Proposal for a Non-profit Organization

In addition to direct costs, the EPA supports a policy of full reimbursement of indirect costs also known as facilities and administrative (F&A) costs or overhead for most grant programs. Indirect costs are those costs of an institution or organization that are not readily identifiable with a particular project or activity but are necessary to the general operation of the organization and the conduct of its grant activities.

The file attached below is EPA's non-profit recipient training guide on indirect costs.

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