Budget proposal templates

A budget proposal asks a decision maker to approve money for a project, event or team. It shows what the money pays for and why it is worth spending.

Include the amount requested, what it will achieve, itemized costs, assumptions, contingency, and the decision and date you need. Show what happens if the request is cut or refused, because that helps approvers weigh it fairly.

Start with Capital Budget Request Slides: Make a capital funding request with condition evidence, a phased plan and clear costs at three funding levels. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Department Budget Request Deck.

The templates here are 7 to 12 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Yes. These budget proposal templates work in Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word. All 6 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Mostly public sector. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.