Federal Grants Government Indirect Cost 
Blackbaud
JULY 18, 2025
Government grants are always competitive. But with fewer opportunities coming from federal and state programs, your organization needs to have all your financial ducks in a row if you want to earn—and keep—government funding. Government grants operate differently than most other revenue streams.
Allied Grant Writers
DECEMBER 25, 2024
This section outlines essential aspects of grants to help individuals navigate the grant landscape effectively. Introduction to Grants A grant is a financial award provided by government agencies, foundations, or other organizations to support specific projects or initiatives.
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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? On the positive side, the U.S.
Allied Grant Writers
MARCH 17, 2025
In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach. Generally, grants for churches fall into several broad categories: 1.
Allied Grant Writers
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Budgets should include: Direct Costs : Expenses that can be directly attributed to the project, such as salaries, materials, and equipment. Indirect Costs : Overhead costs, such as utilities and administrative expenses. Budget Component Description Direct Costs Expenses directly related to the project.
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.
Grant Professionals Association
MAY 29, 2024
Indirect costs are the backbone of an organization’s operations. Also known as overhead or administrative costs, they ensure organizations smooth functioning. In the grant sphere, indirect costs represent the expenses associated with general operation and support of an organization or project.
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