Indirect Cost Readiness Scope Of Work 
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 25, 2025
Realistic costs show you understand scale: The numbers must align with your scope of work and anticipated outcomes. If allowed, include both direct and indirect costs. Tie each cost to a purpose: Funders should be able to see how each expense contributes to your goals.
Peak Proposals
AUGUST 1, 2023
So that you are ready to maximize the opportunity to ask questions, it’s useful to have a list of potential issues in mind that may need clarification. The areas where questions typically come up tend to fall into one of six buckets: (1) eligibility, (2) formatting, (3) scope, (4) personnel, (5) budget, and (6) partnerships.
Peak Proposals
DECEMBER 22, 2019
If the proposal you are working on has a six-week turnaround , the first draft of the budget and the second draft of the narrative proposal should be ready for review at the same time (roughly 2–2.5 NICRA covers indirect costs (facilities and administrative costs) and fringe benefit expenses.
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