This is a Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) calculation worksheet for XYZ Organization detailing budget breakdown and indirect cost rate computation. The organization's total direct costs amount to $830,000, comprised of personnel ($100,000), fringe benefits ($50,000), travel ($55,000), equipment ($15,000), supplies ($6,000), contractual subawards ($509,000 across four subcontractors), and other direct costs ($95,000 including venue and childcare). Exemptions totaling $408,000 are deducted from total direct costs, including equipment ($15,000), participant support costs ($73,000), and portions of subawards exceeding $50,000 each ($320,000), resulting in a Modified Total Direct Costs base of $422,000. The calculated indirect cost rate is 15% de minimis, generating $63,300 in allowable indirect costs.
The budget is aligned with the DRL Promoting Sovereignty and Rule of Law in Europe grant opportunity, a Cooperative Agreement funded by the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor under the International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor program (CFDA 19.345). This program supports democracy, human rights, and rule-of-law initiatives globally, with recent award activity showing typical project grants ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. The DRL program emphasizes research, advocacy, civil society strengthening, and governance support across conflict-affected and vulnerable regions. Audit requirements follow 2 CFR Subpart F with annual determination at time of award and a seven-year record retention period.
