Budgeting and Grant Proposals Creating a budget for a proposal can be as much of a creative writing experience as preparing he narrative of your proposal. It is important to develop your budget in context with--and at the same time as-- you develop your narrative. This page includes a variety of information and resources that will assist you in developing and preparing a budget for any type of project, jump to the section you need: Rules to Guide You Contents of a Budget Indirect Rate, Taxes and Fringe Benefits, and Other Rates Hidden Costs Multiple Funders Project Income Sample Budgets Forms and Resources Contact OSP