# 2 C.F.R. § 200.408 (2026): Limitation on allowance of costs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_408

## Section

- **Citation:** 2 C.F.R. § 200.408 (2026)
- **Heading:** Limitation on allowance of costs
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 2 CFR: Federal Financial Assistance / Chapter II: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE / Part 200: UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS / Subpart E: Cost Principles / § 200.408: § 200.408   Limitation on allowance of costs.

## Text

Statutory requirements may limit the allowability of costs. Any costs that exceed the maximum amount allowed by statute may not be charged to the Federal award. Only the amount allowable by statute may be charged to the Federal award.

## Nearby sections

- [2 C.F.R. § 200.400 (2026) § 200.400   Policy guide.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_400.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.401 (2026) § 200.401   Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_401.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.402 (2026) § 200.402   Composition of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_402.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.403 (2026) § 200.403   Factors affecting allowability of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_403.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.404 (2026) § 200.404   Reasonable costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_404.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.405 (2026) § 200.405   Allocable costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_405.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.406 (2026) § 200.406   Applicable credits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_406.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.407 (2026) § 200.407   Prior written approval (prior approval).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_407.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.408 (2026) § 200.408   Limitation on allowance of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_408.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.409 (2026) § 200.409   Special considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_409.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.410 (2026) § 200.410   Collection of unallowable costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_410.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.411 (2026) § 200.411   Adjustment of previously negotiated indirect cost rates containing unallowable costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_411.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.412 (2026) § 200.412   Classification of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_412.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 200.413 (2026) § 200.413   Direct costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P200_S200_413.md)

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