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Developing a nonprofit budget: The basics and best practices

Candid

Yet, a challenging environment makes developing a strong, credible budget even more important. Whether you’re just getting started or putting the final touches on your grant proposal, the resources below can help you refine your budget. The good news is that budgets arent as complicated as most people fear, she writes.

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Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

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. New grant writers who have written less than three grants charge $20-$35 per hour.

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Collaboration—Love it or Hate it?

Grant Professionals Association

But long before this impact occurs, when the grant is still just an idea, the grant writer is trying to wrangle three or four other non-profits to all work together on this “collaborative project.” I’ve even negotiated that none of us ask for Indirect Costs so all the money goes directly to the program! Absolutely not.

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Advocating for Real Costs and Organizational Expenses by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

AGS grant professionals have seen many local and national funding institutions examine their collective impact and shift to increasing operational and unrestricted grant practices. Even the federal government is considering increasing the de minimus indirect cost rate from 10% to 15% in 2024. The conversation continues to shift.

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Grant Budget Best Practices: Make your project budget an asset for your application!

Grant Professionals Association

Budgets always change and formulas will allow you to make modifications much faster, facilitate collaboration, and ensure that all related costs and totals stay correct as you amend specific line items. Formulas also make it much easier to write your budget narrative as you have detailed calculations for all your line items.

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