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[Description] This category includes costs incurred for materials, supplies, and fabricated parts necessary to carry out the proposed project. It also covers equipment up to a certain cost threshold, depending on the grant (see "Equipment," above). Only materials and supplies actually used for the performance of a sponsored agreement may be charged as direct costs. Office or general purpose supplies are considered to be indirect costs and are normally not allowable. [Category] 
Commodities (materials and supplies)
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