UNMC Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA)

Budget Preparation for Grants and Contracts

Revised Date: April 13, 2012

Effective Date: March 27, 2000

Summary:  Based on fiscal recommendations from the Chancellor's office, as well as updated information from DHHS, the campus policy regarding budget preparation for grants and contracts was created.

  • The projected fringe benefit rate to be used on all grant applications and contract proposals is 28%
  • All proposed salary figures must be supported by the UNMC financial and administrative system (i.e., documented via the institutional payroll and personnel records)
  • For PHS agencies only, NIH has initiated a new salary cap of $179,700 effective for awards issued on or after December 23, 2011