Most grantmakers will request both a general operating budget and special project budget (if applicable). Budgets are cost projections. They are also show the funder how your project will be implemented and managed. Good budgets reflect carefully planned projects.
This is a sample general operating budget.
Budget Purpose:
____ General Operating Support
____ Project Support
Budget Period:
___________________
to
___________________
I. INCOME
II. EXPENSE
SOURCES
AMT
USES
AMT
Revenue
General Operating Support
Government grants & contracts
Salaries & Fringe Benefits (for project
budgets detail each position to be funded)