Budget Templates

Overview

Research and Sponsored Programs is responsible for approving budget(s) of all proposals to outside granting agencies and negotiates awards with funding agencies. Budget development should be detailed, realistic, and as comprehensive as possible to ensure that all costs of the project have been accounted for.

The Budget Template is used by faculty and staff in the preparation of their grant budgets. The budget template includes auto-calculating features to calculate the most current approved fringe benefits and facilities and administrative costs (F&A) as established by the current Rutgers rate agreement, as well as imposing the correct calculation rules regarding those purchases or services that do not incur F&A. Please see the cost-share policy for information regarding when a budget with cost-share detail is required.

Once completed, the budget template and a complete budget justification (including cost-share detail when applicable) should be sent electronically to the Grants Specialist for review and comment. The Grants Specialist will respond back with any questions, concerns, requests for correction(s), or suggestions on how to clarify the budget or justification. Please note that the total funds awarded/granted by the sponsor at the time of award may not reflect the total amount of funds requested at the time of the proposal submission. As a result, your Grants Specialist will request a revised budget when necessary to reflect the exact amount of funds (in MTDC or TDC) and F&A received from the sponsor as stated in the award document.