Exhibit M - 2026-27FY IWTF Program Request and Budget Narrative Request Template Bay.xlsx

This document is an Inmate Welfare Trust Fund (IWTF) Program Request and Budget Narrative template for the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) related to contractor-operated correctional facilities for fiscal year 2026-2027. The template provides a comprehensive framework for privately operated institutions to request funding for inmate programs, requiring detailed documentation including program narratives, specific activities, reintegration potential, goals and objectives, evaluation plans, staff qualifications, and curriculum details.

The document outlines extensive budget preparation instructions, requiring granular financial documentation across six primary budget categories: personnel, fringe benefits, travel, supplies, equipment rental/purchase, and other expenses. Budget submissions must include itemized costs with precise explanations of necessity, unit quantities, per-unit costs, total expenditures, and justification for each line item. The template mandates detailed accounting for all proposed program expenses, with specific guidance on documentation, procurement methods, and cost allocation, with particular scrutiny for expenses exceeding $5,000.