# EDA Disclaimer & Instructions

 EDA DISCLAIMER:  This template is provided at the request of Applicants as an optional tool to clarify the required information for your application in accordance with the required, standard OMB approved forms (SF-424, SF-424A and Budget Narrative). It in no way prevents you from supplying this information in an alternate format.Project Costs must be substantiated to the point that the award official can determine whether proposed costs appear reasonable, allocable, and necessary to meet the project's Scope of Work, as well as whether those costs meet any other specific requirements that may apply. This optional workbook can help your organization meet those requirements. Items highlighted in yellow are there as examples only.

 Instructions:  This is an optional template. Please fill out the Staffing Plan, Budget Narrative, Subawards (if applicable), and Timeline. The Budget Overview tab will autopopulate based on the inputs from the other tabs.*Please note, any values in the template are examples to show how to use the template and should not be considered guidance or advice on the expected budget values from EDA.

# Staffing Plan

Total Personnel Costs should be calculated to account for all personnel costs charged to the grant and should include both federal resources and matching share, if any.Further, fringe costs should be calculated and documented based on personnel projections . Supporting documents and policies should be provided upon request. More information on fringe benefits can be found in 2 CFR 200.431

Instructions: Staffing plan should include a detailed breakdown of time allotted to the project, in addition to their specific role/responsibilities on this project. Staffing for subawardees or contractors should NOT be included here and should be included in the contractual line item on the following tabs. *Please note, any values in the template are examples to show how to use the template and should not be considered guidance or advice on the expected budget values from EDA.

# Budget Narrative

Insert values for all cost categories. It is recommended that each itemized cost has a thorough description and describe the purpose in relation to the scope of work. This sheet will autopopulate the overall totals on the Budget Overview tab.*Please note, any values in the template are examples to show how to use the template and should not be considered guidance or advice on the expected budget values from EDA.

# Subawards

Instructions: If your application includes subawards to eligible entities, please fill out a detailed budget for each of those subawards. This tab will NOT autopopulate other tabs. Please ensure totals and breakdown for subawards are listed under the Budget Narrative Tab under "contractual" and denote it is a subaward vs. a contractor. All subawards should meet eligibility criteria for this NOFO. For definitions, see 2 CFR 200.1.*Please note, any values in the template are examples to show how to use the template and should not be considered guidance or advice on the expected budget values from EDA.

# Budget Overview

Cells on this page are linked to the individual categories which are required for the SF-424, SF-424A and Budget Narrative. *Please note, any values in the template are examples to show how to use the template and should not be considered guidance or advice on the expected budget values from EDA.

# Project Timeline