Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

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. Introduction to project budgets, and Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

Budget 71

Budget Budget Narrative Indirect Cost Proposal 71

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

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Grants Grant Grant Writing Federal Grants 52

Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Proposal Grants Grant Budget 111