Costing contingencies

Costing contingencies

Introduction
	Most programs have costs that could not have been anticipated in planning. To cover such costs you should include an amount for contingencies in your program estimate.
	Some donors allow a maximum percentage for program contingencies.
	Others prefer to see no contingencies item at all, preferring that line items be made generous enough to cover contingencies.

Thing to do
	Here is the thing to do when you cost contingencies:
	Consult with your entity administration or, if necessary, with the potential donor to get information on the handling of program contingencies.

See also
	Funding a literacy program Preparing a budget for a literacy program Costing a literacy program

Context for this page:

Task module: Costing contingencies
In task module: Preparing a budget for a literacy program
In task module: Funding a literacy program, by Stephen L. Walter and Trudy K. Stewart (general editor)
In task module: Identifying resources needed for a literacy progra..., by Stephen L. Walter
In task module: Planning a literacy program, by Stephen L. Walter
In modular book: Plan a literacy program, by Stephen L. Walter, Barbara K. Trudell (contributor), and Trudy K. Stewart (general editor)
In bookshelf: Literacy

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