What is a Budget Justification?
A budget justification typically describes, in a narrative format, the manner in which one’s budget is calculated. This includes effort for the key personnel, their qualifications, what responsibilities they will have for the project, as well as any supplies, materials, equipment, consultant fees, and travel proposed in the grant. Typically, the more transparent and detailed the budget justification (e.g., line-by-line expense breakdowns), the stronger the proposal’s budget.
