WHAT THE BUDGET IS
The numbers story of a grant proposal begins with the budget. If grant funding is sought to support a specific program or project (remember that programs have an indefinite duration, whereas projects are short term), then a budget for that particular program or project needs to be prepared and attached to the proposal. Because agencies are likely to operate multiple programs, the budget for a specific program or project represents just a portion of an agency’s overall annual budget. Therefore, the agency’s annual budget is also attached along with the program budget. When seeking general operating support, however, there’s only an annual budget to attach. (I discuss attachments and packing the proposal in greater detail ...
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