Provide specific information about how you will collect required data for this program and how such data are to be utilized to manage, monitor and enhance the program. Budget Justification, Existing Resources, Support (other federal and sources) You must provide a narrative justification of the items included in your proposed budget, as well as a description of existing resources and other support you expect to receive for the proposed project. Other support is defined as funds or resources, whether federal, non-federal or institutional, in direct support of activities through fellowships, gifts, prizes, in-kind contributions, or non-federal means. (This should correspond to Item #18 on your SF-424, Estimated Funding.) Other sources of funds may be used for unallowable costs, e.g., meals, sporting events, entertainment. An illustration of a budget and narrative justification is included in : Sample Budget and Justification. It is highly recommended that you use this sample budget format. Your budget must reflect the funding limitations/restrictions specified in . Specifically identify the items associated with these costs in your budget. The budget justification and narrative must be submitted as a file entitled BNF when you submit your application into Grants.gov. 1. REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Biographical Sketches and Position Descriptions See for information on completing biographical sketches and job descriptions. Confidentiality and SAMHSA Participant Protection/Human Subjects See for documentation that must be included in your application related to Confidentiality, Participant Protection, and the Protection of Human Subjects Regulations. Even if your project will be evaluated by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), all of the Participant Protection elements must be addressed. 2. REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS SAMHSA applications are peer-reviewed according to the evaluation criteria listed above. Decisions to fund a grant are based on: The strengths and weaknesses of the application as identified by peer reviewers;
Provide specific information about how you will collect required data for this program and how such data are to be utilized to manage, monitor and enhance the program. Budget Justification, Existing Resources, Support (other federal and sources) You must provide a narrative justification of the items included in your proposed budget, as well as a description of existing resources and other support you expect to receive for the proposed project. Other support is defined as funds or resources, whether federal, non-federal or institutional, in direct support of activities through fellowships, gifts, prizes, in-kind contributions, or non-federal means. (This should correspond to Item #18 on your SF-424, Estimated Funding.) Other sources of funds may be used for unallowable costs, e.g., meals, sporting events, entertainment. An illustration of a budget and narrative justification is included in : Sample Budget and Justification. It is highly recommended that you use this sample budget format. Your budget must reflect the funding limitations/restrictions specified in . Specifically identify the items associated with these costs in your budget. The budget justification and narrative must be submitted as a file entitled BNF when you submit your application into Grants.gov. 1. REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Biographical Sketches and Position Descriptions See for information on completing biographical sketches and job descriptions. Confidentiality and SAMHSA Participant Protection/Human Subjects See for documentation that must be included in your application related to Confidentiality, Participant Protection, and the Protection of Human Subjects Regulations. Even if your project will be evaluated by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), all of the Participant Protection elements must be addressed. 2. REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS SAMHSA applications are peer-reviewed according to the evaluation criteria listed above. Decisions to fund a grant are based on: The strengths and weaknesses of the application as identified by peer reviewers;
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