Budget Narrative Indirect Readiness 
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 25, 2025
If allowed, include both direct and indirect costs. Pro Tip: Use a separate budget narrative page to explain your numbers. Explore Grant Writing Made Easier —our course and community for nonprofit professionals who are ready to write smarter, not harder.
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.
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Allied Grant Writers
JUNE 8, 2025
They create detailed financial plans and write convincing budget narratives to explain each cost. These experts help organizations build realistic budgets that match funders’ goals and show financial responsibility. Get a Free Grant Assessment to find qualified writers who fit your organization’s needs and budget.
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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