Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program - Timeline and Budget Sample Templates

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Angel

Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program timeline and budget sample templates illustrate useful planning formats for applicants. The samples outline how to structure date-based schedules with locations, activities, and travel flows, including multi-day segments across regional destinations and national parks. They also show how to itemize budget categories such as transportation, lodging, camping, admissions, food, gear, stipends, and tax liability, culminating in total cost summaries. Applicants should adapt timelines and budgets to match planned activities and reflect program-specific requirements.

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Timeline and Budget Sample Templates

Timeline Sample One

Timeline Sample Two

Budget Sample One

Budget Sample Two

Combined Budget and Timeline Sample

Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program Timeline and Budget Sample Templates Although there is no required format for a proposal timeline or budget, the five samples below illustrate the type of information that could be useful and potential formats that applicants can consider. Applicants should develop timelines and budgets specific to their planned activities. Timeline Sample One | Date(s) | Location | Activities | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/1 – 5/15/23 | Indianapolis, IN | 6-week photography course | | 5/28 | Indianapolis, IN | Pick-up rental RV, grocery shop and pack | | 5/28 – 6/2 | Travel | Travel by RV to Yellowstone National Park | | 6/2 – 6/6 | Yellowstone National Park | Hike marked trails, participate in park program on park wildlife habitats, photograph sunrise, sunset, park features and wildlife, journal about experience each evening | | 6/7 | Travel | Travel to Glacier National Park | | 6/7 – 6/11 | Glacier National Park | Hike marked trails, participate in park program on park wildflowers, take park shuttle along “Goingto-the-Sun Road,” photograph landscapes and park features, journal each evening | | 6/11 – 6/12 | Travel | Travel to Mount Rainier National Park, one overnight stop included | | 6/12 – 6/17 | Mount Rainier National Park | Participate in two-day volunteer experience on train maintenance. Leave RV for two nights of backcountry camping, photograph landscapes and primitive camping experience, journal each evening | | 6/17-6/22 | Travel | Travel home to Indianapolis by RV. Take time while traveling to enjoy additional sites, stopping at landmarks, including: Grand Teton National Park, Badlands National Park and St. Louis Gateway Arch National Park | | --- | --- | --- | | 7/1 – 7/30 | Indianapolis, IN | Review journal entries, edit photos, compile photographic journal to be printed and bound for display in classroom | Timeline Sample Two | Day 1: | Drive from Marion, IN to Kansas City, MO. Spend night with family. | | --- | --- | | Days 2-3: | Drive from Kansas City, MO to Boise, ID. Spend night in hotel. | | Day 3: | Check in to Art of Living Retreat Center, settle into room, tour grounds, meet one-onone with retreat guide. | | Days 4 – 14: | Participate in 10-day meditation retreat, as described in project description. | | Day 15: | Check out of Art of Living Retreat Center, visit camping supply store and grocery. Spend the night in hotel. | | Days 16 – 20: | Travel to Arches National Park, camp, hike, journal and continue to refine meditative practices as described in project description. | | Day 21: | Leave Arches, travel to Las Vegas for overnight stay, restocking on groceries andrepacking equipment. | | Day 22 – 26: | Travel to Joshua Tree National Park, camp, hike, journal and continue to refine meditative practices as described in project description. | | Days 27 – 30: | Travel home, staying overnight in hotels. | Budget Sample One | Item/Activity | Description/Detail | Cost | | --- | --- | --- | | Travel | Round Trip Flights- $793 x 3 =$2380 (rounded)
RV Rental $230/day x 14 = $3220 Gasoline = $325
Camping Fees- $40/day x 14 =$560
Train Tickets = $275 | $6760 | | Activities | Museum Admission = $65 National Park Pass = $100 Wildlife Cruise = $275 Factory Tours = $85 | $525 | | Food | Groceries- $30/day x 14 = $420 Meals Out- $30 x 8 = $240 | $660 | | Photography Course | 6-week course in spring 2023 | $1205 | | Gear and Equipment | Hiking boots, rain gear, hiking backpack, camera, etc. (estimated based upon current pricing) | $1300 | | Lodging | 2 nights, before RV pick-up and after RV drop-off | $300 | | Pet Sitting | Boarding Dog- $250/week x 2 | $500 | | Tax Liability | Estimated at 25% | $3750 | | TOTAL | | $15,000 | Budget Sample Two | Item | Cost | | --- | --- | | Passport Fees | $180 | | Round Trip Flights to Barcelona (2) | $2400 | | Airbnb (18 nights) | $4500 | | Museum Admissions | $450 | | Train Pass | $350 | | Meals/Food ($40/day) | $720 | | Souvenirs |

FAQs

Are applicants required to use a specific format for the proposal timeline and budget?

No required format is specified. The samples illustrate types of information applicants can include and formats they can consider.

What information is typically included in the timeline samples?

Each timeline lists dates or day ranges, locations, and planned activities, often combining course work, travel, hikes, volunteering, journaling, and photo-related tasks.

What budget categories appear in the budget samples?

The samples break costs into items such as travel (flights or RV rental, gas), camping and lodging, museum admissions and passes, food and groceries, gear and equipment, activities, stipends, and tax liability.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Angel