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Budget Justifications

The budget justification is a critical bridge between the proposal narrative and the budget itself. A budget justification briefly explains what each member or group in your project will do, how each item will be used, and why each is necessary for the project. A complete and accurate budget justification builds your credibility: the sponsor can see you have thought through the project logistics.

Double check what expenses your sponsor will and will not allow as these differ among sponsors. All costs must be allowable, reasonable, and allocable.

Budget Justification Template