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Top Accounting Tips for Government Grants

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Collaborate on budget development from day one: Work with your program, grant, and development teams to understand your funding gaps and opportunities to address new needs in your community that align with your mission. How Does Government Grant Accounting Differ from Other Funding Sources?

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Achieving more with less amid economic uncertainty.

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And many organizations are trying to navigate and limit the effects of federal grant freezes and unfreezes. Chaos in Washington is creating havoc on organizations that receive federal funding, directly or indirectly, and it’s harder than ever to plan for the long term. Donor behavior has shifted in the past few years.

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Understanding Nonprofit Overhead: Strategies for Transparency and Efficiency in 2025

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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? On the positive side, the U.S.

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Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

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Navigating Church Grant Funding Churches have long served as centers of community, spiritual growth, and social support. Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. This should include both direct and indirect costs, ensuring transparency and accountability.

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What Are Admin Expenses?

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They are also called “ overhead ” or, if you are working on a federal grant, “indirect costs.” Historically, the highest-overhead organizations are museums, which must pay to maintain their collections, and the lowest-overhead organizations are food banks, for which the greatest need is simply donated food.

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Elevate Your Funding Prospects: Key Grant Writing Resources Revealed

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Indirect Costs : Overhead costs, such as utilities and administrative expenses. In-Kind Contributions : Donations of services or goods that may also support the project. Indirect Costs Overhead and administrative costs. Budget Component Description Direct Costs Expenses directly related to the project.