As you know, the US Department of Health & Human Services sent notification to all Centers for Independent Living receiving federal funds that they would need to submit an indirect cost rate proposal instead of the cost allocation plans required by the US Department of Education. Hopefully you participated in our introductory call on indirect cost rates in October. Learning Objectives: •Identify the most efficient and effective way to submit an indirect cost proposal and to submit required follow-up information. •Prepare and submit an initial indirect cost rate proposal.