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Federal Per Diem Rates

For each trip, the proposed destination, purpose and duration of the trip should be described. An estimated breakdown of expenses for each person traveling should include:

  • round trip coach air fare
  • per diem or living expenses
  • other related expenses such as ground transportation or conference registration fees

For use in federal projects, the General Services Administration publishes the maximum allowable per diem rates (see link above) for U.S. and foreign cities.

Some federal agencies impose strict regulations regarding the use of U.S. flag carriers and the class of ticket a grantee must purchase. These restrictions are usually identified in the agency's proposal preparation guidelines.