Attachment 2 - Budget Narrative Template - Sample Format.docx
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Department of State US Embassy Belmopan
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This document is a Budget Narrative Template - Sample Format for a federal grant opportunity. It provides a detailed structure and guidance for preparing a budget narrative, including requirements for personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual costs, and other direct costs. The template indicates that the budget narrative should be aligned with the specific guidance and requirements outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the grant program.
The related federal grant opportunity is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Building Stronger Governance through Civil Society Engagement" issued by the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize. The NOFO announces up to $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2024 Economic Support Funds (ESF) for projects between 18-24 months that focus on strengthening civil society organizations, improving government transparency and anticorruption measures, and enhancing access to justice and the rule of law. The application deadline is February 4, 2025, and the anticipated start date is June 2, 2025. Eligible applicants include U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), overseas-based NGOs, U.S. and overseas-based institutions of higher education, and public international organizations.
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BUDGET NARRATIVE TEMPLATE – SAMPLE FORMAT
Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for specific guidance and requirements:
· Section D. Application and Submission Information, D.2. Content and Form of Application Submission, 6. Budget Narrative;
· Section E. Application Review Information, E.1. Criteria - Budget Narrative; and
· Section H. Other Information, H.1. Guidelines for Budget Narrative.
Budget Narrative Organization’s Name Project Title Project Duration A. Personnel
A.1 HQ-Based Personnel
A.1.1 Project Manager, - will hire a full-time Project Manager with a monthly salary of $2,500 and this person will dedicate 80% of their time (LOE) to this project. The Project Manager (PM) coordinates project implementation, ensuring all contractual obligations are met. The PM is responsible for writing quarterly reports. The PM will also analyse and conclude on the baseline and end surveys. The PM coordinates the work of the Community Outreach Officer. On a monthly basis, the PM will meet with the Grant Administrator and the Financial Manager/ Accountant to evaluate progress and to plan for the coming months. The PM will be required to have an Associates or Bachelors Degree with at least 3 years proven work experience in a related field.
| Requested Federal Funds | $2,500 x 80% LOE x 23 months | $46,000 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $2,500 x 20% LOE x 23 months | $11,500 | |
| Program Total | $57,500 |
A.1.2 Project Officer, Name, etc. - Unit (months or years)/Number/Amount (salary in months or years)/Rate (% of level of effort)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
A.2 Field Personnel A.2.1 Field Personnel, Name, etc. - Unit (months or years)/Number/Amount (salary in months or years)/Rate (% of level of effort)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
Subtotal Personnel:
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
B. Fringe Benefits
B.1 HQ-Based Personnel Fringe Benefits B.1.1 Project Manager, Name, etc. – Unit (months or years)/Number/Amount (fringe benefits in months or years)/Rate (% of level of effort)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
B.1.1 Project Officer, Name, etc. – Unit (months or years)/Number/Amount (fringe benefits in months or years)/Rate (% of level of effort)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
B.2 Field Personnel Fringe Benefits B.2.1 Field Personnel, Name, etc. - Unit (months or years)/Number/Amount (fringe benefits in months or years)/Rate (% of level of effort)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
Subtotal Fringe Benefits:
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
C. Travel
C.1 International Travel
C.1.1 Mode - Traveler - From...To /RT Unit (# people)/Number (# days)/Amount (Cost)/Rate (% allocation)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
C.1.2 Lodging Unit (# people)/Number (# days)/Amount (Cost)/Rate (% allocation)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
C.1.3 Per Diem (City, Country) Unit (# people)/Number (# days)/Amount (Cost)/Rate (% allocation)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
C.2 Country Travel
C.2.1 Mode - Traveler - From...To /RT Unit (# people)/Number (# days)/Amount (Cost)/Rate (% allocation)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
C.2.2 Lodging Unit (# people)/Number (# days)/Amount (Cost)/Rate (% allocation)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
C.2.3 Per Diem (City, Country) Unit (# people)/Number (# days)/Amount (Cost)/Rate (% allocation)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
C.3 Domestic Travel
C.3.1 Mode - Traveler - From...To /RT Unit (# people)/Number (# days)/Amount (Cost)/Rate (% allocation)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
C.3.2 Lodging Unit (# people)/Number (# days)/Amount (Cost)/Rate (% allocation)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
C.3.3 Per Diem (City, Country) Unit (# people)/Number (# days)/Amount (Cost)/Rate (% allocation)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
Subtotal Travel:
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
D. Equipment (> $5,000 per unit)
D.1 Specify, itemize (description, e.g. generators)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
D.2 Specify, itemize (description, e.g. generators)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
Subtotal Equipment:
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
E. Supplies (< $5,000 per unit)
E.1 Specify, itemize (description)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
E.2 Specify, itemize (description)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
Subtotal Supplies:
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
F. Contractual
F.1 Subawards
F.1.1 Subrecipient (Name and general information about activities)* *Detailed line-item budgets for sub-grantees should be detailed separately. Detailed Line Item Budget for subrecipient required.
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
F.2 Contracts/Consultants
F.2.1 Contractor
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
Subtotal Contractual:
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
G. Construction
H. Other Direct Costs H.1 Specify, itemize (e.g. Program Audit)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
H.2 Specify, itemize (e.g. Training: venue and catering)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
Subtotal Other Direct Costs:
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
I. Total Direct Costs
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
J. Indirect Costs If Indirect Costs, please select one: NICRA % - Final, Predetermines, Provisional, Fixed OR 15% de Minimis based on MTDC. If using NICRA, please provide details and expiration information.
Program Total $0.00
K. Total Project Cost (Must match award amount.)
| Requested Federal Funds | $0.00 | |
| Cost-Share by Applicant | $0.00 | |
| Program Total | $0.00 |
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