Budget Federal Grants Indirect Cost 
Allied Grant Writers
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Types of Grants Available Grants can be categorized into various types based on their purpose and funding sources. Below is a breakdown of the most common types of grants: Type of Grant Description Federal Grants Funded by the federal government for specific projects or programs.
Blackbaud
JULY 18, 2025
Understanding the Grant Lifecycle for the Finance Office Government grants follow a predictable journey, and the finance team plays a mission-critical role at each stage. Here are the key roles for your finance office throughout the government grant lifecycle.
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Blackbaud
JUNE 20, 2025
But recent events and changing philosophies on overhead costs have shed light on these expenses, which are required to run a functioning nonprofit. 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%.
Allied Grant Writers
MARCH 17, 2025
Churches that invest in research and development for new programswhether in youth ministry, senior outreach, or interfaith dialogueoften rely on grants to test new ideas without overextending their regular budgets. Federal grants often support projects that benefit low-income communities or improve public health and safety.
Allied Grant Writers
DECEMBER 25, 2024
For more examples of successful proposals, explore our article on grant writing examples. Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. A detailed budget outlines how funds will be allocated and ensures transparency and accountability.
Seliger + Associates Grant Writing
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. One of the requirements of the bill is that evaluation criteria (weve often written about evaluations ) be published in the RFP, although many federal grant-making agencies already do so.
Lightning Fast Grant Writing
MAY 9, 2025
Heres the playbook for survivingand thrivingwhen its time to build that next monster federal grant proposal. Build a Strike Team Before the Battle Begins Federal proposals are too complex for one person to carry alone. Repurpose Like a Pro Federal grants thrive on complianceand compliance thrives on consistency.
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