HU000122USU0001_WWSDP Budget Narrative Template_11-23-21.docx

Wounded Warrior Service Dog Project (WWSDP) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number HU000122USU0001

Attachment 2 - Budget Narrative Template

Use of this template is mandatory for all applications. Applications not meeting the format or content requirements prescribed in the FOA and this document may be deemed nonresponsive and removed from consideration.

The Budget Narrative must address all of the elements listed in this template and in accordance with FOA Section D.5 (Funding Restrictions). All proposed costs (both direct and indirect) must be:

· associated with the placement of service dogs with service members/veterans during the grant period of performance,

· described and justified in detail,

· include enough detail to show how the estimates were calculated or determined, and

· listed in whole US dollars.

All budget/cost information provided in the Budget Narrative must be consistent with the information provided in the SF-424, SF-424A, and Project Narrative.

This document must be submitted in .pdf, .odx, .doc, or .docx formats, written in English, formatted for printing on 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper, single-spaced, 12-point Calibri (or similar) font, with a mimimum of 1-inch margins and pages sequentially numbered.

DO NOT INCLUDE THIS PAGE IN YOUR APPLICATION

Budget Narrative

Applicant Organization

A. Costs by Category Provide details and cost estimates for each of the following Object Class Categories (i.e., budget categories), as applicable. As applicable for each category, provide (1) a total cost broken down by direct and indirect, and (2) a cost breakdown as described in each section. Note: construction costs are not applicable for this funding opportunity and should not be included.

1. Personnel List the labor costs for each individual working on the project and include the percentage of effort for each.

2. Travel Provide estimated costs and details for each trip including number of travelers, number of days, costs for lodging, transportation, per diem, etc.

3. Equipment List items, quantity, and estimated costs.

4. Supplies List items, quantity, and estimated costs.

5. Contractual Provide estimated costs for subcontracts, consultants, etc.

6. Other Costs in this category may include items such as trainer education, related purchases not already included, veterinary expenses, housing, etc. Applicants that have never received a WWSDP grant must provide estimated costs (if any) that may be required if the applicant is selected for a site visit as described in FOA Section F.4. For estimating purposes, assume a 1-day site visit by 1 USU official.

B. Fringe Benefits Provide the rate and the budget categories to which it is applied.

C. Indirect Rate Provide either the applicant’s Federally-approved indirect cost rate or a statement that the applicant is electing to use the de minimus 10% indirect cost rate. If using an approved rate, the application must include a copy of the certified rate agreement and contact information for the cognizant Government audit agency.

HU000122USU0001 Budget Narrative 2