Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)

The NOAA Grants Management Division's Budget Narrative Guidance outlines requirements for federal and non-federal expenditure explanations in grant applications. Applicants must provide detailed budget narratives justifying costs by object class, matching all submitted forms. Costs must be reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary, adhering to 2 CFR §200. Multi-year awards require annual budgets and justifications. The guidance details specific requirements for personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual costs, construction, other expenses (including subawards), direct charges, and indirect costs. It emphasizes providing justification, calculations, and compliance with regulations like the Fly America Act. Cost-sharing or matching funds must be detailed to the same extent as federal funds, with indirect costs calculated using negotiated rates or a de minimis rate for eligible entities. This ensures transparency and accountability in grant expenditures.

The NOAA Grants Management Division's Budget Narrative Guidance outlines requirements for federal and non-federal expenditure explanations in grant applications. Applicants must detail costs by object class (Personnel, Fringe Benefits, Travel, Equipment, Supplies, Contractual, Construction, and Other) using SF-424A/C forms, ensuring amounts match and providing justifications for each category. Costs must be reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary, adhering to 2 CFR §200. Multi-year awards require annual budgets. Specific guidance is provided for each category, including personnel salary details, fringe benefit computations, travel justifications, equipment definitions and justifications, supply itemizations, contractual agreements with selection methods, and construction allowances. The document also addresses subawards, direct and indirect charges, and cost-sharing requirements, emphasizing transparency and compliance with federal regulations.