Regulation .04 Use of Grant Funds.

A grantee under this subtitle may use grant funds for:

(1)

Salaries and employment benefits for project staff;

(2)

Subcontracting and consultant fees;

(3)

Data collection and analysis;

(4)

Project-related travel, conference calls, and meetings;

(5)

Office supplies, expenses, and other indirect costs as approved by the Commission; and

(6)

A limited amount of essential equipment and minor infrastructure improvements required by the project.

Funds from operating grants awarded under this subtitle may not be used for:

(1)

The purchase or lease of major equipment;

(2)

Construction projects;

(3)

Support of clinical trials;

(4)

Medical devices or drugs that have not received approval from the appropriate federal agency; or

(5)

Lobbying or political activity.

Funds may not be used in contravention of the Department's Standard Grant Agreement.