Grant Professionals Association
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
I was also able to have one-on-one conversations with those who had questions about federal grants and consulting in the human library. I was able to teach a unique session on grants and graphics which included an expert outside the grant field to share with my fellow grant professionals.
Allied Grant Writers
DECEMBER 29, 2024
The primary parts of a grant budget include personnel costs, project expenses, and administrative and indirect costs. 5,000 Administrative and Indirect Costs Administrative and indirect costs refer to the overhead expenses that support the overall operation of the organization but are not directly linked to a specific project.
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Allied Grant Writers
MARCH 17, 2025
Consult with a Grant Writer or Consultant For churches new to the grant application process, engaging a professional grant writer or consultant can be a wise investment. Although hiring a consultant entails an upfront cost, the potential return on investment in the form of secured funding can be substantial.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 25, 2025
Provide clear justifications: Briefly explain each line item (e.g., “$3,000 for evaluation consultant at 30 hours @$100/hr”). If allowed, include both direct and indirect costs. How to Fix It Double-check alignment: Make sure your budget reflects the scale of services described in your narrative—no more, no less.
Blackbaud
JUNE 20, 2025
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%. Overhead vs Indirect Costs: What’s the Difference? Indirect costs are the overhead expenses incurred as part of a government grant.
Blackbaud
JANUARY 9, 2025
Consult your auditor and CPA to identify the options that work best for your organization. If you have an issue where you have to dip into your operating reserves, make it a priority to refill that fund so you are prepared for the next unexpected bump in the road. This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025.
Allied Grant Writers
JUNE 8, 2025
Many consultants set minimum retainer amounts between $1,500 and $3,000 per month. Their work includes: Finding all project costs Separating direct from indirect expenses Adding buffers for surprise costs Seasoned grant writers balance budgets well. Most retainer agreements last 6-12 months.
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