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Overall, the ATP has paid for more than 50% of the total cost of funded projects: 58% of single company projects, and 47% of joint ventures
Funding guidelines are specifically determined by nature of applicant
Determination of fair indirect costs is the key to ensuring adequate industry contribution
The ATP’s definitions of direct and indirect costs are consistent with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Determining indirect costs is ‘more of an art than a science’ — rates typically can range from 25% to 400% of direct costs
The ATP defines permissible sources for the industry portion of the ATP project funding
There are certain types of costs that are not permitted in ATP projects even though they would typically be allowed under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or OMB cost principles
The duration and amount of ATP funding varies greatly by project type and scope