# SS4A Budget

- Research type: Grant Application
- Validation status: Reference
- Author: dongyangzhen
- Version: FY 2026

## Purpose
Align the grant budget with the narrative, eligible activities, and Federal match rules.

## Required Inputs
scope, cost estimates, funding sources, and DOT template

## Expected Outputs
completed budget workbook + review findings

## Procedure Summary
Map scope items to budget categories, calculate shares, populate the template, and reconcile totals.

## Validation Standard
Reviewed against the FY 2026 SS4A Notice of Funding Opportunity by the source author.