Budget Narrative Indirect Cost Readiness 
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 25, 2025
If allowed, include both direct and indirect costs. Tie each cost to a purpose: Funders should be able to see how each expense contributes to your goals. Pro Tip: Use a separate budget narrative page to explain your numbers. Ensure accuracy and completeness: Check all math, totals, and formatting.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 23, 2025
Think of it as your internal toolbox: a set of ready-to-go content blocks you can customize and reuse across multiple applications. This reduces prep time and helps you maintain a consistent voice and narrative across all your proposals. Sustainability Language: Be ready to explain how your program will continue after the grant ends.
Grant Professionals Association
JULY 25, 2023
I’ll bet right now some of you are getting ready to write an angry response—and I’ll bet some of you are thinking, “Oh, I’m so glad someone finally admitted it!” I’ve even negotiated that none of us ask for Indirect Costs so all the money goes directly to the program! I hate collaboration. There, I said it. Absolutely not.
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