Is De Minimis Right for You?

October 27, 2026

It has been over ten years since OMB introduced the de minimis rate as an alternative to the traditional negotiated indirect cost rate agreement or NICRA. Initially pegged at 10% of modified total direct cost (MTDC), today grantees and sub-grantees are allowed to set their rate at “up to” 15%. This webinar will discuss the current rules, options for recovery of indirect or overhead costs, and related issues.  

The training will pay special attention to risks and benefits of moving to the de minimis rate and address topics such as:

  1. What you should consider in transitioning to a de minimis rate;
  2. Classification of direct versus indirect;
  3. What should be in your policies and procedures; and 
  4. Where things can go wrong and how to mitigate risk.

The de minimis rate is an excellent option for recovering indirect costs and should be seriously considered by many organizations. This webinar will lay out the framework and significant issues to be aware of should your organization decide to move forward.

The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • CEOs/Directors 
  • CFOs/Controllers/Fiscal Staff 
  • Compliance Officers and Staff 
  • Program and Project Managers
  • Other Grants Management Staff  

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Define the de minimis rate is and its requirements
  2. Explain the risks that come from the inherent ambiguities in the regulatory structure that created the de minimis
  3. Implement strategies to minimize those risks
  4. Describe the implications of having an excess or deficit of cost over revenue
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE
Course opens: 
08/03/2026
Course expires: 
11/28/2026
Event starts: 
10/27/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/27/2026 - 2:00pm EDT
Cost:
$185.00
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Ted Waters

Serving as Managing Partner of the firm and a member of the Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups, Ted focuses his practice on helping organizations solve problems. Ted’s vast experience in financial, cost reporting, reimbursement and administrative issues is widely recognized, and he routinely handles challenging issues for clients such as government audits, internal investigations and litigation. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.20 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.

Attendee Requirements for CPE Credit

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following conditions in order to receive your certificate:

  1. Answer at least 3 of the polling questions during the webinar
  2. Complete the evaluation survey after the conclusion of the webinar or in the follow-up email

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

Additional Information

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience:
    • CEOs/Directors 
    • CFOs/Controllers/Fiscal Staff 
    • Compliance Officers and Staff 
    • Program and Project Managers
    • Other Grants Management Staff  
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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