What if I need more time or funding than is allowed for this PFA? – PCORI Help Center

For Standard Implementation Projects: Up to $1.5 million in total direct costs. Applicants will indicate the funds requested from PCORI when submitting their Letter of Intent (LOI). PCORI will advise applicants that are invited to submit a full application as to the acceptability of the budget proposed in their LOI. In general, applications requesting budgets larger than $500,000 in total are expected to demonstrably and significantly increase the reach of the evidence.
For Phased Implementation Projects: Up to $1.5 million in total direct costs for Phase 1 and up to $1.5 million in total direct costs for Phase 2. Total direct costs for the full proposal should not exceed $3 million. Applicants will indicate the funds requested from PCORI when submitting their Letter of Intent (LOI). PCORI will advise applicants that are invited to submit a full application as to the applicability of the budget proposed in their LOI. Applicants proposing Phased Implementation Projects may be asked to reduce their budget and submit a full application for a Standard Implementation Project.
For Dissemination Projects: Up to $300,000 in total costs, with clear and adequate justification.