Section 75.454 - Memberships, subscriptions, and professional activity costs(a) Costs of the non-Federal entity's membership in business, technical, and professional organizations are allowable.(b) Costs of the non-Federal entity's subscriptions to business, professional, and technical periodicals are allowable.(c) Costs of membership in any civic or community organization are allowable with prior approval by the HHS awarding agency or pass-through entity.(d) Costs of membership in any country club or social or dining club or organization are unallowable.(e) Costs of membership in organizations whose primary purpose is lobbying are unallowable. See also § 75.450 .