Spending Limits

In general, COMET Program does not allow expenditures for computer purchases, other equipment purchases over $5,000, foreign travel, or any expenditures for federal offices or federal employees (including travel). Special exceptions to these limits must be approved by COMET Program Director. Expenses for equipment at NWS offices or travel costs for federal employees must be paid for by the NWS and should be discussed with the regional SSD chief or NCEP principal scientist. Journal publication costs for articles having an NWS co-author are also not covered under the COMET subaward, but are paid for directly by the NWS.

In addition, the following restrictions apply:

• Cooperative Projects: Faculty support is limited to 2 months.
• Partners Projects: No faculty support is allowed for Partners Projects. Funds can be used for student support, administrative support, and other non-faculty salaries, as well as travel and other miscellaneous expenses.