Section 76.562 - Reimbursement of indirect costs(a) Reimbursement of indirect costs is subject to the availability of funds and statutory or administrative restrictions.(b) The application of the negotiated indirect cost rate (determination of the direct cost base) or cost allocation plan (charging methodology) must be in accordance with the agreement/plan approved by the grantee's cognizant agency.(c) Indirect costs for joint applications and projects (see § 76.303 ) are limited to the amount derived by applying the rate of the applicant, or a restricted rate when applicable, to the direct cost base for the grant in keeping with the terms of the applicant's federally recognized indirect cost rate agreement and program requirements.