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COMMONLY REQUESTED INFORMATION ON STANDARD GRANT FORMS

Applicant Information
The School Board of Broward County, Florida
600 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Authorized Representative/Chief Executive Officer
Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools
The School Board of Broward County, Florida
600 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954) 765-6271

Employer Identification (Tax ID) Number: 59-6000530

NCES District ID Number: 1200180

Congressional Districts: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

IMPORTANT BUDGET INFORMATION

Salary Rates
For named personnel, use actual salary rates. For unnamed personnel, use the standard salary rates published in the annual School Budget Guidelines.

Fringe Benefits
Must be included in all grant budgets when salaries, stipends, or substitute costs are requested.

Variable Rate (use for most full and part time positions, including hours beyond contract in Job 1 positions)

14.5% of salaries (grants implemented in 2012-13)
14.4% of salaries (PROPOSED RATE for 2013-14)
Special Rate (applies to stipends, substitutes or part-time adult/vocational instructional salaries only) 9.5% of salaries
Fixed Rate (in addition to variable rate, use for Job 1 positions with % of contract being paid through the grant. DO NOT USE FOR HOURS BEYOND CONTRACT) $7,276 annually, prorated for % of time on grant (grants implemented in 2012-13)
$7,641 annually, prorated for % of time on grant (PROSED RATE for 2013-14)

Indirect Costs: 3.79% of Direct Costs (grants implemented in 2012-13)
3.33% of Direct Costs (PROPOSED RATE for 2013-14)

Must be included in all budgets when grant funds are from a federal source, unless specifically prohibited by the grant application guidelines.

To compute indirect costs, multiply the Indirect Cost Rate (5.95%) by your total direct costs, excluding Object Category 600 items (computer hardware and software, equipment, furniture, audio-visual materials). Refer to the Chart of Accounts for a detailed description of these items.

Note: The sum of direct plus indirect costs constitutes your total grant budget and must not exceed the maximum budget request amount specified in the guidelines, if applicable.

WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION ON GRANT BUDGETS

Prior to submitting applications:
Grants Administration & Government Programs Department: 754-321-2260
After award notification:
Budget Department: 754-321-1900 or Financial Reporting Department: 754-321-0650