Write variance explanations Prompt

[FUNDER NAME] requires an explanation for any budget line that varies more than [THRESHOLD, e.g. 10%] from the expected spending for this point in the grant.

Grant period elapsed: [X]%

1. Identify every line over the threshold, in either direction.
2. For each, write a 2–3 sentence explanation using only the program notes below. Each explanation should say what happened, why, and what we expect next (for example, "spending will catch up in Q3 when the cohort starts").
3. If the notes don't explain a variance, write [NEED EXPLANATION FROM PROGRAM STAFF: what to ask] instead of inventing a reason.

Tone: factual and calm. No apologies, no spin.

BUDGET VS ACTUALS:
[PASTE]

PROGRAM STAFF NOTES:
[PASTE NOTES, EMAILS, OR BULLET POINTS]