2025 Budget Federal Grants 
The Grantsmanship Center
APRIL 23, 2025
In the first few months of 2025, many federal grants and contracts have been terminated. Thousands of federal employees have been fired. There continues to be uncertainty about the future of many federal grant programs. Review and revise the program budget. A review of options is required.
Millionaire Grant Lady
JANUARY 24, 2025
Unfortunately, every foundation, corporation, and state or federal department has a different list of things they want to see. At minimum, you will always want to submit your IRS Determination Letter, proving that youre a non-profit, and a program budget (or overall budget, if youre looking for general operating funding).
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Allied Grant Writers
JUNE 8, 2025
The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Federal grants need 20-40 hours of dedicated work.
Candid
JUNE 17, 2025
According to the Council on Foundations’ (COF) March member survey , 80% of funders were considering making at least one change to its work, including 27% planning to increase their grantmaking budgets. Here’s what to keep in mind when seeking foundation grants: 1.
Grant Professionals Association
JUNE 3, 2025
As an independent grant professional and nonprofit consultant, I have navigated the complexities of funding proposals and the diverse landscape of nonprofit initiatives for years. One of the main reasons I am passionate about attending the 2025 Grant Summit is the unparalleled access to knowledge and resources it provides.
Blackbaud
JUNE 20, 2025
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised their uniform guidance in 2024, increasing the de minimus (or standard) rate allowed for indirect costs—overhead for federal grants—from 10 to 15%. On the positive side, the U.S.
Millionaire Grant Lady
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. The DOL ruling also states that effective January 1, 2025, the salary threshold will increase to $58,656 per year. Let’s peg that number at 10%).
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