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BUDGET TEMPLATE
The budget template is broken down into two sections: the cost and the funding available for each
program. Each section has formulas to calculate the overall costs, subtract the amount funded by grants,
sponsorships, etc., and display the additional money needed to fund each program.
Below are instructions for inputting information into each section.

FUNDING: This section is for recording funding received for partner programming, which includes
money received from grants, sponsorships, donations, fundraising, etc.
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Type: grant, sponsorship, donation, fundraiser, etc.
Name: title of grant, sponsorship, donation, fundraiser, etc.
Amount: the amount of money received.
Specified use: does this money need to fund a specific area of partner program (i.e. STEM or
outdoor, etc.)?
• Requirements: are there certain requirements that must be fulfilled by the partner program to
use these funds (i.e. serve a certain number of students, run during a specified time of year,
etc.)?
At the bottom of the funding section are totals for the amount funded, requested, and additional funds
needed. These will automatically calculate based on the information provided.
Following the funding section, there is a programs section for each area of enrichment. Each section has
space for calculating the costs of the programs offered. This section will also provide an overview of the
number of programs offered within each area.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS: Partner programs related to sports, health and wellness, and

physical activity.

OUTDOOR/ADVENTURE: Partner programs related to the environment, animals, and exploration of
the great outdoors.

LEADERSHIP AND OTHER PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Partner programs related

to building student leaders and development of personal and professional skills necessary for success in
school, work, and life.

STEM: Partner programs related to science, technology, engineering, and math.
ARTS/HUMANITIES: Partner programs related to arts, theater, and culture.

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