Budget Proposal Template

This Budget Proposal provides necessary costs associated with the project [Project.Name] (the “Project”) which we would like to pursue due to (add corresponding reasons). Costs for the Project have been itemized in this Budget Proposal below and justification has been provided for each cost element. Should you have any questions related to this Budget Proposal, please don’t hesitate to contact the undersigned.

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Project title:[Project.Name]​

Currency for the project: (Currency)

Project start date: (MM.DD.YYYY)

Target completion date: (MM.DD.YYYY)

(Provide a general overview of the Project here. What is it, and why is it important?)

The budget set forth in this Budget Proposal covers the period of performance for the project or (add a corresponding number) months of effort.

The Project is estimated to take (X) months, from (MM.DD.YYYY) to (MM.DD.YYYY). It will consist of the following phases:

• Beginning phase: Setting up, preparation (2 weeks)

• Middle phase (2 months)

• End phase (1 month)

For each section, you can attach a Microsoft Excel budget sheet or a Google Docs document if there’s not enough space here for your needs. You can also include Gantt charts and other types of visuals to help the other party understand your Budget Proposal better.

The following are necessary cost elements of the Project:

• Direct costs or labor

• Indirect costs

• Equipment and materials

• Travel and misc. expenses

The following are necessary cost elements of the Project:

Direct Labor

This breakdown of direct costs or labor shows the number of contractors, employees, and freelancers on [Sender.Company]'s payroll for [Project.Name].

Justification: (provide the rationale behind the request for these resources).

Equipment & Materials

Justification: (explain how this equipment will be used in the Project)

Travel & Misc. Expenses

Justification: (provide the rationale behind the request for these resources).

COST SUMMARY

Given the above, the total cost for the Project is estimated as follows:

This budget was developed by [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName] with input from the broader team (add a description of the broader team that supported this estimate).

By my signature below, I hereby certify that this Budget Proposal reflects my best estimate of the true and necessary costs for the Project, and the information provided herein is accurate, complete and current as of the date of my signature below.

If you accept this proposal, please email [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName], [Sender.Title] of [Sender.Company], at [Sender.Email].

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​[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]​

​[Sender.Company]​