Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The primary parts of a grant budget include personnel costs, project expenses, and administrative and indirect costs. Personnel Costs Personnel costs encompass the expenses related to the staff involved in the grant-funded project. 15,000 Travel Costs related to travel for project activities (e.g.,

Budget

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%.

Indirect Cost

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Church administrators can subscribe to newsletters from grant-making organizations or utilize alert services available on many grant databases. 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.

Funding

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Calculate Your Indirect Cost Rate Complete and correct cost allocation is key to the financial stability of your organization. If you aren’t including indirect costs—such as salaries or rent—into your funding requests or program planning, you are setting yourself up for stress later in the year.

Indirect Cost

Candid

JULY 13, 2023

Anticipated expenses: Direct costs, like staff time, consultants, supplies, equipment, and evaluation (such as conducting surveys or collecting feedback). Indirect costs—or the invisible costs, like rent, utilities, office supplies, marketing, and administrative staff.

Proposal

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

Adaptation to Technological Advances: With the rapid integration of technology such as AI in financial management, nonprofits must quickly adapt to utilize these tools effectively, which can be a barrier for organizations with limited tech expertise or resources. Fixed Costs: Regular expenses like rent, utilities, and salaries.

Budget