GradGrants Center Budget Lines for Grant Proposals
Salaries/Wages
List each person's name, position, % of time, salary base, period of effort
- 40 hours per week, 2080 hours per year (e.g. one day a week 20%)
- No overload; do not exceed 100% FTE
- Do not try to collect more than salary base
- Remember to increment
Fringe Benefits
Include Social Security, medical insurance, retirement, etc.
Equipment
- Anything valued at over $500 with a 3-year life expectancy
- List each item and identify by type or model number and supplier
- Include delivery and installation charges
Travel
- Transportation costs (airfare, car mileage, parking)
- Per diem costs (meals and lodging); State Department lists rates for overseas
- Local travel
Supplies
Itemize supplies in categories such as telephone, postage, copying,
etc.
Other Costs
- Maintenance or service agreements on equipment
- Payments to human subjects
- Subcontracts
- Consultants (include per diem, transportation, and fee); federal
government cannot exceed GS18 daily rate $373
