The holster is a personal expense as it is particular to that (personal) weapon; the travel box and ammunition are allowable as part of the fieldwork.

If a gun were purchased with project funding then all three would be allowable. Fieldworkers in remote areas have been allowed these expenses for decades.

Janice L Morgan

Grant & Contract Officer

Marshall University Research Corporation

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Huntington, West Virginia 25701

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Fax: 304-697-3885

Email: xxxxxx@marshall.edu

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From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Lori Johnson
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:45 AM
To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject: [RESADM-L] Allowable Cost?

Hello,

I was wondering if I could get your help on a question of allowable costs.

We have a PI that is doing research in Alaska. He wants to purchase ammunition,

a holster and a travel box on grant funds for his personal firearm.

The justification for the expense is protection against bears.

Would you all consider that an allowable grant expense?

Thanks.

Lori Johnson

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