Budget Narrative

Applicants must include a detailed Budget Narrative in addition to the Budget Form SF-424A.

• In order to determine whether costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable, please explain how each of the budgeted amounts was determined.
• Personnel ‐ describe the role and responsibilities of each position.
• Fringe Benefits ‐ list all components of the fringe benefit rate.
• Travel ‐ provide (if applicable) the following information: Airfare per staff, # of staff attending ea. meeting, lodging per staff, # of days, per diem rate, mileage, etc.
• Supplies ‐ generally self-explanatory; however, if not, describe need.
• Contractual ‐ explain the need for each contractual arrangement and how these components relate to the overall project.
• Other ‐ each category must be listed.