Grant Modification Request

Request to revise the budget

• Prior approval for a budget revision is required in any of the following instances:
  • If the amount to be reallocated can be considered significant
  • If there is a significant change in any individual or collective amount allocated to salaries, remuneration or stipends
  • If a budget reallocation results in line items needing to be added or deleted from the existing approved budget.
• Budget revisions/reallocations must include an itemized revised budget compared to the original (or most recently approved revised budget).
• Include a written narrative indicating why the change is needed and explaining the impact on other budget line items.

Request to modify activities and/or deliverables

• Prior approval is needed for a material change to the activities and/or deliverables that were set out in the approved grant application.
• Indicate why the change is needed.
• Include a revised workplan if appropriate.
• It may be necessary to include a request to revise the project budget depending on the extent of the proposed modifications.

Request to change project lead

• Indicate the reason for the change in project lead.
• Include the new project lead’s resumé and contact information.