Original BUdget and Rebudgets

Rebudgeting. Prior Approval Requirements

Federal Awards

Federal research awards generally provide authority to re-budget an award up to 25% in a single direct cost budget category without requiring prior approval. 

For federal awards that are not considered research awards, prior approval may be required when re-budgeting exceeds 10% in direct costs. 

In all cases, prior approval is required for a scope change. 

For additional information, refer to the award's terms and conditions.

Non-Federal Awards

Re-budgeting authority varies among non-federal sponsors. You may refer to the award terms and conditions for additional information about re-budgeting and when sponsor prior approval would be required.