| Budget Template |
| In the budget below, think of everything that you will need to effectively and efficiently meet the goal that you have set---ideal number of staff, space, etc.
We’ve listed items just to get you started, but remember that each project is different. |
| MOST IMPORTANT: The budget as a whole should thoroughly explain all items presented to anyone reviewing it. This where the narrative in the explanation column is very important. |
| Items listed below are for example only & can be changed as needed | Total Cost | In kind or Match (what you already have or plan to raise/get) | Requested | Explanation |
| Personnel |
| Salaries: (include full-time and part-time folks that will work in the project) think of drivers, tutors, etc) | | | $ - 0 |
| Fringe Benefits (for f-t personnel, you must provide fringe benefits; usually multiply annual salary by 17%; for p-t, you must pay for FICA & Medicaid; usually multiply by 7.65%) | | | $ - 0 |
| Total Personnel Costs | $ - 0 | $ - 0 | $ - 0 |
| Facility Expenses |
| classroom and office space | | | $ - 0 |
| utilities | | | $ - 0 |
| maintenance (cleaning) | | | $ - 0 |
| Internet connection | | | $ - 0 |
| Total Facility Expenses | $ - 0 | $ - 0 | $ - 0 |
| Supplies |
| office supplies (provide details such as $20 per month x 12 months) | | | $ - 0 |
| workbooks | | | $ - 0 |
| arts & crafts supplies | | | $ - 0 |
| software | | | $ - 0 |
| classroom supplies (for students and teachers) | | | $ - 0 |
| curriculum | | | $ - 0 |
| Total Supplies | $ - 0 | $ - 0 | $ - 0 |
| Equipment |
| desktop computers | | | $ - 0 |
| laptop computers | | | $ - 0 |
| printer | | | $ - 0 |
| scanner | | | $ - 0 |
| furniture | | | $ - 0 |
| other equipment | | | $ - 0 |
| Total Equipment | $ - 0 | $ - 0 | $ - 0 |
| Contractual |
| Outside evaluator for program | | | $ - 0 |
| Experts we hire to come train our personnel | | | $ - 0 |
| Total Contractual | $ - 0 | $ - 0 | $ - 0 |
| Communications |
| telephone | | | $ - 0 |
| long distance | | | $ - 0 |
| cellular phones | | | $ - 0 |
| postage | | | $ - 0 |
| Internet | | | $ - 0 |
| Total Communications | $ - 0 | $ - 0 | $ - 0 |
| Travel |
| local travel (field trips? transportation for kids to and from their homes or school, for personnel to attend training or conferences---think of mileage, food, and hotels) | | | $ - 0 |
| Out of state travel (consider how many traveling, mileage, food, and hotels) | | | $ - 0 |
| Total Travel | $ - 0 | $ - 0 | $ - 0 |
| Other Expenses |
| list here | | | $ - 0 |
| and here | | | $ - 0 |
| Total Other Expenses | $ - 0 | $ - 0 | $ - 0 |
| Total Project Costs/Total Request | $ - 0 | $ - 0 | $ - 0 |