2 CFR 200.438

§ 200.438 Entertainment and prizes.

United States · 2 CFR — Federal Financial Assistance · Status: effective

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Citation: 2 CFR 200.438, § 200.438 Entertainment and prizes, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/846
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(a) Entertainment costs. Costs of entertainment, including amusement, diversion, and social activities and any associated costs (such as gifts), are unallowable unless they have a specific and direct programmatic purpose and are included in a Federal award. (b) Prizes. Costs of prizes or challenges are allowable if they have a specific and direct programmatic purpose and are included in the Federal award. Federal agencies should refer to OMB guidance in M-10-11 “Guidance on the Use of Challenges and Prizes to Promote Open Government,” issued March 8, 2010, or its successor.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.