USGS Earthquake Hazards Program External Research Support Announcement for Fiscal Year 2027

The document outlines a standardized Budget Summary format for federal and state/local RFPs and grants, detailing cost categories for project proposals. It includes sections for salaries, fringe benefits, equipment, supplies, services, dating costs, travel, publication, and other direct costs. It also accounts for indirect costs, the total amount proposed, and the applicant's contribution. This format ensures comprehensive financial reporting for both single and two-year projects, providing a clear breakdown of federal funding requirements and total project costs.

Attachment D outlines the required budget summary format for government proposals, likely within federal RFPs or grants. It details a two-year project budget, categorizing costs into salaries and wages, fringe benefits, equipment, supplies, services/consultants, dating costs, travel, publication, and other direct costs. It further includes sections for total direct costs, indirect/G&A costs, total proposed amount, applicant's contribution, and total project cost. The document emphasizes that a detailed budget must be directly linked to this summary page, providing a standardized structure for financial reporting in government project applications.

Attachment D is a standardized budget summary format for government projects, specifically designed for federal RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs. It outlines various cost categories for both single and two-year projects, requiring detailed financial breakdowns. Key sections include salaries and wages, fringe benefits, equipment, supplies, services, dating costs, travel, publication costs, and other direct costs. It also mandates the calculation of total direct costs, indirect/G&A costs, and the overall amount proposed. Additionally, the summary requires reporting the applicant's contribution and the total project cost, emphasizing transparency and accountability in funding requests.

Attachment D outlines the required Budget Summary format for government projects, likely federal grants or RFPs. This standardized template details various cost categories for both single and two-year projects. Key sections include Salaries and Wages, Fringe Benefits, Equipment, Supplies, Services or Consultants, Radiocarbon or other Dating, Travel, Publication Costs, and Other Direct Costs. The summary also requires a breakdown of Total Direct Costs, Indirect/G&A costs, and the overall Amount Proposed. Additionally, it mandates the inclusion of the Applicant's contribution and the Total Project Cost, which combines federal and non-federal amounts. This attachment emphasizes that the detailed budget must directly correspond to this summary page, ensuring clarity and consistency in financial reporting for government-funded initiatives.

Attachment D is a standardized Budget Summary format for government projects, likely federal grants or RFPs. It outlines a two-year budget structure, detailing various cost categories for both direct and indirect expenses. Key sections include salaries, fringe benefits, equipment, supplies, services, dating costs, travel, publication, and other direct costs. It also accounts for total direct costs, indirect costs, and the applicant's contribution, culminating in the total project cost. The document explicitly states that this format is mandatory for the required Budget Summary, with a note that the detailed budget must be directly linked to this summary page. It clarifies that columns for the second year and total for both years are only applicable to two-year projects.

Attachment D is a standardized budget summary format for government projects, likely federal grants or RFPs. It outlines various cost categories for both single and two-year projects, requiring detailed financial breakdowns. Key categories include salaries, fringe benefits, equipment, supplies, services, dating, travel, publication, and other direct costs. It also mandates the calculation of total direct costs, indirect costs, and the overall amount proposed. Additionally, the summary requires reporting the applicant's contribution, leading to a total project cost that combines federal and non-federal funding. This structured format ensures transparency and consistency in financial proposals for government-funded initiatives.