Program Budget: Sample
A program budget provides a detailed financial plan for a specific initiative, project, or set of
activities. It typically includes both income (grants, donations, fees) and expenses (personnel,
equipment, travel), categorized into detailed line items.
Below is an example of a program budget structure, with illustrative categories and placeholder
amounts.
Program Budget: Sample for a Community Health and Wellness Program
Budget Item Total_Budget Notes
(USD)
INCOME
Request from Foundation XYZ $70,000.00 Anticipated grant funding
Participant fees/donations $5,000.00 Estimated revenue from participants
Local business sponsorship $10,000.00 Confirmed sponsorship
TOTAL INCOME $85,000.00
EXPENSES
1. Personnel
Health Program Coordinator (part-time) $25,000.00 Salary for 12 months
Community Health Educators (2, part- $30,000.00 Salaries for 12 months each
time)
Benefits/Payroll taxes $5,500.00 Associated payroll costs
Personnel Subtotal $60,500.00
2. Program Activities/Direct Expenses
Workshop and training materials $3,000.00 Supplies for educational sessions
Room/Facility hire $4,000.00 Costs for workshop locations
Guest speaker/consultant fees $5,000.00 Fees for specialized facilitators
Marketing and outreach (flyers, online $2,500.00 Costs for promoting the program
ads)
Travel expenses for staff/volunteers $1,500.00 Transportation costs for program
delivery
Direct Expenses Subtotal $16,000.00
3. Operating Costs/Indirect Expenses
General liability insurance $1,000.00 Allocated portion of organizational
overhead
Technology/Software costs $500.00 Portion of website or database expenses
Administrative support allocation $2,000.00 Allocated admin costs
Operating Costs Subtotal $3,500.00
4. Contingency Fund
Unplanned expenses (approx. 5% of $4,250.00 Safety net for unexpected costs
total)
TOTAL EXPENSES $84,250.00
NET TOTAL (INCOME - $750.00
EXPENSES)
Key Components Explained:
Income: All anticipated sources of funding for the program (grants, fees, sponsorships, etc.).
Personnel: Salaries, wages, and benefits for the individuals directly involved in running the
program.
Direct Expenses: Costs specifically tied to program activities, such as materials, travel, and
facility rental.
Operating/Indirect Expenses (Overhead): A fair share of the organization's general operating
costs (e.g., rent, utilities, general insurance) that support the program.
Contingency Fund: A reserve (typically 5-10% of the total budget) set aside for unexpected
costs or emergencies.