As part of the grant application, please prepare a summary budget as outlined herein. Further, attach a narrative description of the program for which funding is sought and include an explanation of each line item in the budget (direct and indirect costs) and how the cost was determined. The following guidelines will help categorize program expenses.
Salaries and Fees: Include all staff salaries that are allocated to the program. Identify each position, salary, and percentage of time to be devoted to the program.
Fringe Benefits: Include related benefits and taxes allocable to the salaries listed. Identify fringe benefits as a percentage of salaries.
Consultants: Include all fees, honoraria, and expenses paid for consulting and professional services of individuals or organizations that are not paid staff of your organization. In the budget narrative, identify consultants and anticipated costs individually.
Printing/Publications: Include expenses for production of all printed materials. Identify specific publications, number of copies planned, and anticipated size of each publication.
Media Costs: Include radio, television, newspapers, billboards, newsletters, etc.
Telephone: Include all telecommunication expenses. Identify how anticipated usage is determined.
Supplies: Include office supplies, subscriptions, books, and other material under US$250.00.
Postage: Include postage expenses not incorporated in above categories. Identify basis for calculating estimates.