Discussion Post: Budget, Budget Narrative, & Sustainability Plan
The budget is a crucial piece in the logical progression of developing your proposal. Look back at the other key components-needs statement, objectives, goals, methodology, and evaluation-and consider how these pieces must be represented in and supported by the budget. One can see why a funding reviewer might begin by looking at a budget. It should fully, clearly, and succinctly depict the story of the project. The budget narrative expands upon the line items of a budget, offering further explanation of costs and needs, as appropriate.
A sustainability plan explains to funders how you will continue a project after funding has been exhausted. Not only does this plan demonstrate a proactive stance toward your project, but it also provides a funder assurance that its interests will be served beyond the project timeframe.
In preparation for this Discussion, consider the components of your project that you have determined to this point. Review this module's Learning Resources that focus on the budget, budget narrative, and sustainability plan.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.