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Understanding Indirect Costs: A Brief Overview

Grant Professionals Association

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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Crafting Opportunities: Exploring the Grant Writing Process

Allied Grant Writers

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding Grants and Their Purpose Grants are financial awards provided by governments, foundations, or corporations to support a specific project or initiative. These resources include government websites, private foundations, and community organizations. Their insights can identify areas for improvement.

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Navigate the Grant Landscape: Key Basics of Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

Introduction to Grants A grant is a financial award provided by government agencies, foundations, or other organizations to support specific projects or initiatives. Below is a breakdown of the most common types of grants: Type of Grant Description Federal Grants Funded by the federal government for specific projects or programs.

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Elevate Your Funding Prospects: Key Grant Writing Resources Revealed

Allied Grant Writers

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.

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7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2024

Blackbaud

If a government regulation changed or community preferences shifted, would you have time to react? Make Sure You’re Ready for Your Next Government Grant Government grants are a great addition to any nonprofit’s balance sheet. Tip 1: Before applying for a government grant, perform a financial integrity risk assessment.

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Untangling the New Uniform Grant Guidance

RBW Strategy

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. As overhead and administrative costs grow, organizations often scramble to find ways to recoup this funding. Let’s examine each one.

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3 Strategies to Build Your Organization’s Financial Capacity

Blackbaud

Building your organization’s financial capacity involves investing in solid financial systems, but also engaging in more strategic board governance and leadership. Calculating indirect costs can be challenging. Just because a program takes more from your budget than it gives doesn’t mean it needs to be cut.

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