Yes we have included it in those types of grant proposals, and yes, it has been funded. I always encourage (strongly!) the PI’s to write a justification to show exactly what project related activities those items will be used for, as opposed to just saying something generic and non-specific.
Vicki Krell
Sponsored Projects Site Supervisor
Office for Research and Sponsored Projects Admin.
Arizona State University
(480) 965-2171
(480) 965-1703 - fax
xxxxxx@asu.edu
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Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004
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Subject: [RESADM-L] Office
supplies on grants
Hello all-
According to A-21, including costs for general office supplies in grant budgets is a no-no. But a PI argues that with large center grants, for which they will compile large reports and share information with 2-3 other institutions, these expenses are necessary and required to make the project feasible.
Have you included general office supplies (paper, printer toner, etc.) in large multi-institution grants? If so, has it been funded?
Thanks,
-Amy
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Amy Hibbard
Grant Development Associate
Office of Research & Sponsored
Programs
Cal Poly Pomona
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