# 50 CFR § 85.41: Allowable costs

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.41

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 85.41
- **Heading:** Allowable costs
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER F—FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE—WILDLIFE AND SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM > PART 85—CLEAN VESSEL ACT GRANT PROGRAM > Subpart D—Conditions on Use/Acceptance of Funds

## Text

(a) Allowable grant costs are limited to those costs that are necessary and reasonable for accomplishment of approved grant objectives and meet the applicable Federal cost principles in 43 CFR 12.60(b). Purchase of informational signs, program signs, and symbols designating pumpout and dump stations, are allowable costs.
(b) Grants or facilities designed to include purposes other than those eligible under the Act shall have the costs prorated equitably among the various purposes. Grant funds shall only be used for the part of the activity related to the Clean Vessel Act.
(c) Costs incurred prior to the effective date of the grant agreement are not allowable with the exception that preliminary costs are allowed only with the approval of the appropriate Regional Director. Preliminary costs may include such items as feasibility surveys, engineering design, biological reconnaissance, appraisals, or preparation of grant documents such as environmental assessments for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 85.10 § 85.10 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.10.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.11 § 85.11 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.12 § 85.12 Information collection, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.20 § 85.20 Eligible activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.20.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.21 § 85.21 Application procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.21.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.22 § 85.22 Grant proposals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.22.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.30 § 85.30 Grant selection criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.30.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.31 § 85.31 Grant selection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.31.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.40 § 85.40 Cost sharing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.40.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.41 § 85.41 Allowable costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.41.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.42 § 85.42 Real and personal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.42.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.43 § 85.43 Signs and symbols.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.43.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.44 § 85.44 Fee charges for use of facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.44.md)
- [50 CFR § 85.45 § 85.45 Public access to facilities and maintenance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-85.45.md)

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