Candid

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. In this blog, we share the major types of grant proposal documents, their components, and free sample resources to show you what a successful version of each one looks like.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

proposals, letters of support) Deadline for submission Evaluation criteria (how the proposals will be assessed) Below is a table outlining common components found in grant guidelines: Component Description Eligibility Defines who is qualified to apply. Budget Details how funding should be allocated.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

At our most recent Grant Writing Made Easy workshop, we did a deep dive into nonprofit program budgets. Of all the topics I teach inside the course, the budget is the one that students have the most anxiety and confusion around. (By Follow this 3-step process for creating nonprofit program budgets. Understand the key terms.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Common documents include: Project proposals Budget plans Letters of recommendation Filling Out the Application Form : Applications generally require the submission of detailed information about the project or purpose of the grant. Project Scope Must propose a feasible project within grant parameters.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Churches that invest in research and development for new programswhether in youth ministry, senior outreach, or interfaith dialogueoften rely on grants to test new ideas without overextending their regular budgets. Churches can benefit from these programs by proposing projects that directly impact local communities.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding this purpose can guide the grant writing process, ensuring that proposals align with the funder’s goals. Crafting a Compelling Proposal A well-crafted proposal is at the heart of successful grant applications. For more examples of successful proposals, explore our article on grant writing examples.

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Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

The grants are intended for library operations, including, but not limited to staff salary (direct or indirect,) materials, technology, and in-person or virtual services. Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria: The budget impact on the library to provide services to the community.

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Grant Geek

MARCH 1, 2022

Everything you need to know to develop a brilliant grant proposal budget. A grant proposal budget outlines your intended expenses if you are awarded the grant funding, specific to the project or program stated in your proposal. Some grants also require the applicant to match a portion of their budget.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Our aim is to give individuals the ability to focus more time and energy on applying new learnings to advance their mission-driven work, without needing to find budget to simply partake in nonprofit training and learning opportunities. Introduction to Proposal Writing. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g., indirect costs, matching funds, supplanting). Grant professionals are not merely writers but often content experts, team builders, budget gurus, and the first point of contact for an agency in the funding community.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Have you ever wondered what indirect costs entail, or heard the term “de minimus rate” and questioned what that means? These indirect costs can be allocated to grant proposals. These indirect costs can be allocated to grant proposals. What are indirect costs? Choose not to use them altogether.

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Allied Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

In the competitive world of grant funding, knowing how to write a compelling grant proposal is a crucial skill. Understanding the Grant Proposal Process Before diving into the writing process, it’s essential to understand the overall grant proposal journey: Research : Identify potential funders and thoroughly review their guidelines.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As the costs add up, you might be asking: How much of a nonprofit’s annual budget should be spent on administrative tasks and fundraising? Look at it this way: If you’re not spending at least 15% of your budget on fundraising, you may be standing in the way of your own success. You may find yourself spending money on the tech tools.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2017

The grantseeking challenge of organizational lack of time and staff relates to indirect and administrative cost control techniques; almost two-thirds of our respondents (65 percent) reported reducing staff in order to control overhead. Respondents were asked, "How did you reduce your indirect/administrative costs?"

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 27, 2023

Award decisions will be based on mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined in the request for proposal and the recipient's CESU Master Agreement. The established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%. A full proposal and budget are not required at this stage.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. What Are You Proposing: Is It a Research Project, Or Could It Be a Project with an Evaluation Component? Features of Project Proposal vs. a Research Proposal c.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

budget, team members, skillsets, technology, time, emotional support). Consider increasing resources by providing more funding to cover indirect costs and general operating support. Proposing new projects? Essentially, burnout occurs when the demands of your job (e.g., Also consider easing demands (e.g.,

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

To ensure your proposal will be responsive and compliant with the funder’s guidelines, you should always seek clarification from the funder on anything you don’t understand whenever you have the opportunity to do so. If so, is it acceptable for them to be pending at the time of the proposal submission or must they be finalized?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

For many organizations, the terms "transparency" and "accountability," when uttered in the same sentence as "indirect/administrative costs," mean only one thing: it's time for another round of belt-tightening. We've answered the question: "How do other organizations control administrative costs?"

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 22, 2023

The established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%. Review Timeline: The Statements of Interest will be posted on Grants.gov for a 30-day period before the government reaches a decision and requests full proposals. Please note that at this stage, a full study proposal and proposed budget are not required.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

One of the participants asked this question, which I feel sure is on the top of your mind as well: "Program grants have a budget directly related to them, and for the most part do not cover operations or overhead costs. Indirect and administrative costs remained the same or decreased for 70 percent of respondents.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2024

The dual approach is essential because it serves a dual purpose: captivating the interest of potential funders and earning their trust through clear, precise proposals. This section is a snapshot of your proposal, offering a compelling overview that includes your project’s who, what, where, when, and why.

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Peak Proposals

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In the process of developing your grant strategy, you’ll be forced to consider how many opportunities you can reasonably pursue given your current budget and staff. Some questions to consider are: Budget Target : How much grant funding will you need to bring in to meet your revenue goals? Absolutely not.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Understanding the intention and need for a program will strengthen a proposal as well as help an organization identify when mission creep is treading the ethical line. For many funders, costs to prepare an application (or pre-award costs) and fundraising expenses are not allowable direct or indirect expenses.

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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. If youre keeping score at home, S + A can usually produce a high-quality federal grant proposal in about 40 person hours.

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