Infrastructure (Defintion)
Infrastructure is defined as physical support, addition, enhancement, or upgrade to ensure the operational continuance of a facility or program and is an unallowable expense. Infrastructure is often unseen and generally requires contractor and building services. An example of an infrastructure expenditure may be installing fiber optic cable for high-speed internet access, which is an unallowable expense.
This card is a definition to help users understand the application of SHIP spending categories and expenses. Definitions found in the SHIP Allowable Investment Search Tool may not be the same as the Federal Government's (or departments within) definition.