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1 | University of Maryland |
2 | Do Good Campus Fund Budget Instructions |
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4 | Guidelines for Campus Fund budgets |
5 | A detailed budget is a required part of the Campus Fund application for everyone. |
6 | Applicants completing a Budget Detail sheet will need to work with the business manager or grant management staff for their unit (i.e., College, School, Office, Division, or Student Group) to effectively plan the budget for this project. |
7 | The business manager or grant management staff person will be able to offer valuable assistance in the planning phase and aid in anticipating needs as well as providing guidance of standard operating procedures in the unit of the lead applicant. |
8 | Please ensure the application's budget abides by the budget-specific instructions from the Do Good Campus Fund website (link here) -- Sections 4, 4a, and 4b under "Application Instructions" |
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10 | Instructions for completing the Budget Detail tab (2nd tab in this file) |
11 | Step 1: On Row 4, write the name of the lead applicant |
12 | Step 2: On Row 5, write the time period (Start Date to End Date) for which your grant budget applies |
13 | Step 3: Beginning on Row 9, add the personnel you will be paying for this project. In column A, write the name of the individual and the role/position they have on the project. In column B, briefly describe each person's duties on the project. In column C, write the amount that you will be paying them. |
14 | Step 4: In rows 17 and 18, calculate the fringe rate for each personnel row above, according to the appointment type (i.e. overload, non-standard pay, student worker, C1, etc). Each personnel will be either of the two rates provided on rows 17 and 18. Please consult with your business or grants coordinator on the appropriate fringe rate. |
15 | **Note that the blue rows will auto-fill as you input dollar amounts** |
16 | Step 5: Beginning on Row 24, add the additional direct costs that will be required for this project. Direct costs encompass a wide range of things, including travel, professional development, software, goods, professional services, etc. In column A, write a descriptor of what you need to purchase. In column B, briefly describe why you need it for this project. In column C, write what you anticipate the cost to be. In column D, write a short narrative explaining the line item |
17 | Please work with your unit's business manager on the budget detail before submitting it with your application. |
18 | If you have questions for the Do Good Campus Fund team, please fill out this form or email us at dogoodcampusfund@umd.edu |