What is a proposal budget for a grant?
To successfully navigate the grant application process, it is crucial to understand one of its core components—the proposal budget. With the right approach,...
Aligning your grant narrative and grant budget
The grant budget is often a sticking point in grant writing, whether for a foundation or a large federal grant. Inexperienced grant writers...
How do you write a budget for a grant?
Many people leave the grant budget section for last. They spend time on the narrative, carefully crafting a compelling story, but the budget...
How to determine a budget for a grant proposal
Developing a grant proposal budget can be an intimidating prospect, especially if you’re not a numbers person. But it’s incredibly important to do...
Including volunteer hours in a nonprofit budget
Many nonprofit organizations rely on volunteers in some capacity. Food banks use them to pack meals, Habitat for Humanity uses them to build...
Direct versus indirect costs in a nonprofit budget
The budget is often one of the most difficult parts of a grant application. One common point of confusion surrounds direct versus indirect...
7 elements of a winning grant application
Grant funding can make or break a nonprofit project. To stand out, your application must include seven key elements: a clearly defined project,...
How federal grant cuts are driving competition for private foundation funding
Federal grants have long been a key source of support for nonprofits, academic institutions, and public programs across the U.S. These grants fund...