So, if you are budgeting to purchase a computer for a second time during the life of the award, it would help to expedite the process if you included a rationale of why you need another of the same item. This could be anything from office supplies and software to educational or field supplies. The level of detail required would be an itemized list by category and estimated dollar amount. Items such as telephone, postage, fax and express mail should not be included in this category. Domestic travel would be to destinations anywhere in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Mexico, or Canada.
Foreign travel is anywhere else.
Provide details such as the number of copies to be printed or the cost per page for journal articles. Charges for Internet access may be included in this category. Equipment purchases should not be listed here. Provide the rate charged and estimated cost. All Other Direct Costs - Anticipated direct project charges not included in other budget categories should be included in this category.