1. I would argue that the cost driving activity will occur outside the
budget period and should not be allowed. Allowing this transaction,
which is really a prepaid expense, would effectively expand the budget
period without the knowledge or consent of the sponsor.

2. I have no experience with ED either.

Joe

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[mailto:xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org] On Behalf Of Meredith Tabor
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To: xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org
Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Dep of Ed Grant budget period and extension
questions

Hello,

I have heard it argued that if the conference is related to the grant
and the PI is presenting findings from work done under the grant, that
the expenses are allowable even though the conference takes place
outside the grant period.  The conference expenses are obviously paid
for within the grant period.

Would be interested to hear what others say.

Can't speak to 2 -- no experience with 2nd NCE with DOE.

Meredith

>>> "Brakenberry, Melinda Marie" <xxxxxx@CMICH.EDU> 05/02/11 10:06 AM
>>>
Good morning,

I have a couple questions related to an International Education and
Graduate Program Services grant funded by the US Department of
Education.

1.       The PI would like to incur costs for a conference in August
which is related to this grant now; however, the grant ends on June 30th
of this year.  My gut is telling me that this is not okay, but I would
greatly appreciate your insight into this as well.

2.       Also, in that same breath, has anyone asked for a 2nd no-cost
extension from the Department of Education.  If so, would you mind
providing me with some feedback as to how well that went? Also, if you
have any advice for that process I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance for your guidance,
Melinda

Melinda Brakenberry
Research & Program Officer: Post Awards
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs | Central Michigan University
| Foust 251
989-774-7719 | xxxxxx@cmich.edu | www.orsp.cmich.edu

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