I don't have a lot of experience with DEd either, but what you say here sounds
similar to what NSF was doing.  Especially that "second" gotcha.

"Herbert B. Chermside" wrote:

> This relates to written rules:
>
> The biggest cost sharing "GOTCHA!" with DEd (often pronounces "dead") is
> that in their implementation of A-110 they do not allow the difference
> between 8% (regulatory limit on F&A for "training" -- their definition --
> grants) and your negotiated rate to be used as cost sharing.  The second
> cost sharing "GOTCHA!" (not limited to DEd) is that any cost sharing
> offered in the proposal needs to be documented and reported in at least the
> final fiscal report.
>
> I look forward to others' experiences with the unwritten rules.
>
> Chuck
>
> At 10:13 AM 10/11/99 -0400, you wrote:
> >Good Morning,
> >
> >I have very little experience with the Dept. of Education.  We have
> >support from the program titled "Personnel preparation to improve services
> >and results for children with disabilities" from the Office of Special Educ.
> >and Rehabilitative Services.  In the past and in a new proposal, our PI's
> >are cost-sharing AY time.  I don't see anything in the guidelines regarding
> >required cost-sharing.
> >
> >I need feedback from those with experience with the Dept. of Ed.  Any
> unwritten
> >rules regarding cost-sharing that I wouldn't know about?
> >
> >Happy Columbus Day!
> >
> >Ruth
> >
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