Grant Writing 101: Step Four, the Budget

Now that you have a catchy title, a succinct abstract, a clear vision, and a detailed proposal, it is time to consider the budget and materials.  Use a spreadsheet to tally the materials.  Try to include all of the materials, batteries for the digital camera, sponge brushes for the tempera paint, copies for the flyers, etc.  Below is an example of a list of materials and a budget for Apple-ka-dab-ara.

Budget: Apple-ka-dabra
Walmart
	Dixie cups			200		5.96
	Craft Sticks			1000		8.75
	Scissors					1
	Rulers					1
	Plaster of Paris (crafts)			8 lbs		5.47
	Tempera Paints			16 oz		2.88
	Pipe Cleaners			1		4.99
	Borax Detergent			76 oz		10.1
	Shaving Cream			10 oz		1.28
	Paper plates			300		5.54
	Stryrofoam bowls			50		3.94
	Plastic spoons			100		5.36
	Crayons			120		6.97
	Ziplock baggies			200		5.96
	Sharpees			12		5.88
	Food coloring (Gel in Baking)			4		5.69
	Index cards			1000		10.42
	Soil Moist crystals (Gardening--seasonal product) (0.2 lbs)					8.99
						100.18