USPD Suggested Budget Template.xlsx

This is a budget template for the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program administered by the U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe. The template is designed for eligible organizations applying to manage the 2026-2027 program cycle, with a maximum award of $54,000. Organizations must provide detailed cost breakdowns for all budget line items exceeding $200, specifying item descriptions, unit costs, quantities, and whether costs represent requested funds from the U.S. Embassy or cost-share contributions from other partners. The template includes separate columns for requested funds, cost-share amounts, and total item costs, with summary rows for total funds requested, total funds provided by other partners, and overall project totals.

The underlying grant opportunity targets university-level students in Zimbabwe seeking undergraduate or graduate study at U.S. institutions. Funded activities encompass two phases: Phase One covers standardized test fees, application fees, certifications, and other approved costs for selected students, plus programmatic support and stipends for regional advisers; Phase Two manages travel and pre-departure costs for admitted students and support for EducationUSA online study programs. Administrative costs are capped at 10 percent of the total award, and all activities may be implemented virtually to support students across Zimbabwe.