§ 1486.402 - What are ineligible contributions?

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The following are not eligible as contributions:

Normal operating expenses and other costs not directly related to the project;

Any portion of salary or compensation of an individual who is the focus of a promotional activity;

Depreciation, e.g., office equipment;

The cost of insuring articles owned by private individuals;

The cost of product development or product modifications;

Slotting fees or similar sales expenditures;

Funds, services, capital goods, or personnel provided by any U.S. government agency;

Capital investments made by a third party, such as permanent structures, real estate, and the purchase of office equipment and furniture;

The value of any services generated by a third party which involve no expenditure by the Recipient or third party, e.g., free publicity;

The cost of developing any application/proposal for EMP funding;

Costs included as contributions for any other federally-assisted project or program;

Membership fees in clubs and social or professional organizations; and

Any expenditure made prior to approval of an EMP-funded project.

The Deputy Administrator shall determine, at his or her discretion, whether any cost not expressly listed in this section may be included as an eligible contribution.