SBIR/STTR budget & indirect rate calculator
Build a quick Phase I or Phase II budget: labor, fringe, overhead, G&A, other direct costs, subcontracts and fee. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere.
| Direct labor ($) | |
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| Fringe rate (% of labor) | |
| Overhead rate (% of labor + fringe) | |
| Materials, travel & other direct costs ($) | |
| Subcontract / research institution ($) | |
| G&A rate (% of total cost input) | |
| Fee / profit (%) | |
| Award cap for this topic ($, optional) |
Result
Typical structure only. Agencies define allowable costs, rate bases and fee limits differently (FAR Part 31 for contracts, 2 CFR 200 for grants), and STTR has minimum work-share rules. Use the solicitation's budget instructions and your own rates.
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