Which single F&A rate applies when the WaNBRC is involved?
When the total direct costs of the budget year are less than $250,000 for a sponsored program that involves the (formerly the primate center), a single F&A rate applies.
Are the ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôºsalaries 20% or more of the annual total direct costs?
YES: Use the preponderance rule. The single rate is the one that applies to the location where the preponderance of ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôºsalaries will perform the work for that budget year.
NO: Use a single WaNBRC rate: The WaNBRC rate to use is the rate that applies to the location where the bulk (preponderance) of those salaries occurs.
Single Rate: Which Rate?
| Preponderance | Alternate Method |
|---|---|
| ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôºsalaries are 20% or more of the annual budget.
ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôºsalaries = $150,000 Where do the bulk of the ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôºsalaries occur? Off campus salaries = $100,000 Off-campus rate applies. |
ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôºsalaries are less than 20% of the annual budget.
ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôºsalaries = $47,000 Where does the funding come from? Federal Sponsor= B rate *If Other Direct Costs are not predominantly WaNBRC direct costs, then revert to Preponderance Rule. |