F&A Costs

Research facilities and administrative (F&A) costs support research across the University and should be included in every grant proposal.

Effort Reporting

Effort reporting is the method used to verify that the worktime (or effort) you committed to the grant has occurred. 

News & Announcements

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NIH Raises Salary Cap

April 8, 2025

NIH has issued notice that they will raise the salary cap for NIH grant and cooperative agreement awards and  extramural research and development contract awards.

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New F&A Rate Agreement Announced

July 10, 2024

The Office of Cost Analysis is pleased to announce that the University has successfully completed negotiations with the federal government for a new four-year facilities and administration (F&A) rate agreement.

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FY2025 Fringe Benefit Rates Announced

April 17, 2024

The University of Minnesota Office of Budget and Finance has reached an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on the FY25 fringe benefit rates.

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