Salaries Explain why the increase is necessary and for whom. If clerical and administrative expenses were not proposed in the original budget and funded by the agency, such expenses normally should not be charged to the grant or contract. If so, then the request to rebudget and purchase may require the prior approval of the sponsor. When the budget modification is for foreign travel, please attach a copy of the program announcement showing the traveler is presenting a paper, poster session, etc. Federal grants and contracts will only reimburse travel with a US-flag air carrier at coach rates.
Supplies Provide a justification for the increase.
This category contains the expendable material and supply items usually found in a laboratory. Such items would include but are not limited to glassware, chemicals, radioisotopes, animals, etc. Other Expenses Provide a justification for the increase. If the subrecipient agreement was not included in the original proposal budget, the change will require prior agency approval . Attach any relevant correspondence, an appropriate scope of work, and detailed budget for the subcontract.