Federal Guidelines for Determining Allowable Costs

The Washington State Library provides assurance to the Institute of Museum and Library Services that the activities developed with Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding are in compliance with federal requirements such as the guidance memo and cost principles listed below. Compliance with federal requirements must also be followed by those awarded subgrants and contracts supported by federal LSTA funding.

Institute of Museum and Library Services Guidance Sheet on Allowable Costs: Advertising, Public Relations, and Promotional Materials

Institute of Museum and Library Services Guidance Sheet on Allowable Costs: Proposal Writing and Fund Raising

This section of the Code of Federal Regulations establishes principles for determining allowable costs under grants, subgrants, cost reimbursement contracts, and other agreements utilizing federal funding.

2 CFR 200 Subpart E - Cost Principles