A simple starting point for developing realistic project budgets.

Budgeting is where many grant ideas quietly fall apart.

Questions start piling up:

  • What should personnel costs look like?
  • What do foundations allow?
  • Should we include indirect costs?
  • How do multi-year budgets work?
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This practical budgeting template helps you estimate and plan early, before proposal development becomes stressful.

Inside you'll find:

  • A clear foundation-style budget framework
  • Sample line items across common categories
  • Practical notes on what allowable items, direct vs. indirect, and multi-year budgeting
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Perfect for early project planning conversations with faculty, finance staff, and partners.

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