This document provides guidance on preparing budgets for grant applications. It stresses the importance of developing an accurate budget that reflects the proposed project activities. Tips are provided such as getting estimates and quotes, checking eligibility requirements, and ensuring income and expenditures are realistic and balanced. Guidance is also given on factors like GST registration status, accounting for in-kind contributions, and retaining documentation for acquitting funded projects.

1. SECURING FUNDING WORKSHOP Cairns, 15–16 May 2008 PREPARING A BUDGET

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