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Smith, M. J., Graham, A. K., Sax, R., Spencer, E., Razzano, L. A., Smith, J. D., & Jordan, N. (2020). Costs of preparing to implement a virtual reality job interview training programme in a community mental health agency: A budget impact analysis. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 26(4), 1188–1195. https://doi-org.proxy1.ncu.edu/10.1111/jep.13292
This study presents an initial evaluation of the budget impact of preparing to implement VR‐JIT in a CMHA. This article includes aspects such as cost considerations for future implementation preparation. They also provide the cost to prepare to implement an intervention that can hinder its adoption, and results provide an important analysis for decision‐makers that might enhance uptake.

Higdon, J., & Topp, R. (2004). How to develop a budget for a research proposal. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 26(8), 922–929.
This article discusses the different elements of and strategies for preparing a budget. Although focused on budgets for research proposals, the principles and strategies are relevant for programming budgets.

Calley, N. G. (2010). Program development in the 21st century: An evidence-based approach to design, implementation, and evaluation. SAGE Publications.
Read Chapter 9. This chapter is designed to examine several key financial planning and management issues related to program development. Since it is necessary to first gain a historical perspective and understand current trends in mental health and human service programs related to financial management, this will serve as a starting point. Second, in order to gain an understanding of the distinction between nonprofit and for-profit.