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Collaboration—Love it or Hate it?

Grant Professionals Association

Or my favorite—when one organization has a NICRA (Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement) of 47% while the other three organizations use the 10% de minimus rate, and this causes a stir. I’ve even negotiated that none of us ask for Indirect Costs so all the money goes directly to the program! Has this worked all the time?

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Crafting Opportunities: Exploring the Grant Writing Process

Allied Grant Writers

Budget A detailed account of the financial resources needed, including direct and indirect costs. Seek Feedback : Before submission, obtain feedback from colleagues, mentors, or those experienced in the grant writing process. Timeline : Consider the duration of the project and how costs will occur during that time frame.

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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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How to Write a Grant Proposal That Gets Funded: A Comprehensive Guide

Allied Grant Writers

Ensure all costs are justifiable and directly related to the project. Include both direct costs (e.g., salaries, materials) and indirect costs (e.g., Apply these tips and strategies, and don’t hesitate to seek feedback from colleagues or mentors. Budget tips: Be as detailed and specific as possible.

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Finding Funding for Research

Peak Proposals

If you understand how to build a project budget—and you are familiar with concepts like overhead, indirects, and fringe benefits and how they impact a project— it will make you a more competent grant seeker and ultimately project director if the proposal receives funding.

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