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Preparation of the budget is, for many, the most difficult section
of the proposal. Granting agencies see hundreds of proposals annually
and are proficient at comparing levels of funding requested to the
project proposed; either overestimating the funds requested or underestimating
budgetary needs may lead to proposal rejection. ORSP staff are experienced
in preparing budgets, and encourage PIs/PDs to contact them when they
have a draft of the budget. ORSP can provide expertise in completing
a budget request, calculating benefits and indirect cost rates, documenting
subcontracts / subrecipient agreements, consultants, matching funds,
and cost sharing.
Budget Justification
The budget is either the first thing that reviewers see or the last.
The budget for the project should be directly related to the scope
of work that is to be carried out. Every item in the budget should
be completely justified as to why it is
needed and how it is related to the activities proposed. If an item
cannot be easily justified and supported in the body of the grant,
then that item should be removed or the justification rewritten.
