ill adding F&A to my budget hurt the chances of my project being funded?
F&A costs are only one part of a proposal budget. By itself, the inclusion of F&A in a budget will not affect a proposal’s competitiveness. A well-planned budget includes F&A. As long as all direct-cost items are realistic, F&A is no hindrance. This is true for two reasons. First, other applicants will also be including F&A costs in their budgets. Second, funding agencies recognize that F&A is a necessary part of a budget and do not discriminate against institutions that include F&A. The substance of a proposal is far more important than F&A in determining whether a project is funded or not.
