6-+Budget+Narrative+(10+pts)

NCLB Title II-D Competitive Grants 2009-10 (ARRA) Page 22 Format your budget with the narrative in left column and total amounts in right column. Within the narrative, describe a logical connection to the project goals. Provide enough specifics to give reviewers an idea of what you intend to purchase and why it is needed for the project. The budget does not need to identify brand names of equipment or include “to the penny” prices. Applications that primarily request hardware without identifying the needs to be met will not be considered for funding. The narrative should include:

Justification for the major expenditures proposed, especially salaries. Explanation of any items on the budget sheet that might not be completely clear to a reader.

Add your narrative below each category title and show how you calculated your total amount proposed for the budget category.
 * Budget (Describe as appropriate)**

Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
 * Hardware**

Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
 * Connectivity**

Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
 * Software**

Add narrative here of items, costs, calculations, etc.
 * Materials & Supplies**

Include professional development expenses according to the activities described in the PD section of your proposal. The total PD amount should be approximately 25% of your total project amount.
 * Professional Development (in-house)**

Include professional development expenses according to the activities described in the PD section of your proposal. The total PD amount should be approximately 25% of your total project amount.
 * Professional Development (contracted services)**

Must be 10% of your project for the statewide evaluation.
 * Evaluation**

Use this budget category to itemize and describe purchases that do not align well to the above categories.
 * Other Expenses**

http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/data/misc.htm)
 * Indirect Cost** (per approved 2009-2010 district rates posted at