Grant Writing
Planning calculators for grant writing — estimates from industry-style inputs.
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Grant Application Timeline Calculator
Estimate total preparation hours and timeline for a grant application based on complexity, experience level, and required components.
Grant Budget Template Calculator
Build a compliant grant budget with personnel, fringe, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual, other direct costs, and indirect (F&A) costs per federal Uniform Guidance.
Indirect Cost Rate Calculator
Calculate your organization's indirect cost rate (NICRA) from admin salaries, rent, utilities, IT, and other overhead divided by your modified total direct cost base.
Grant Match Sources Calculator
Plan how to meet grant matching fund requirements using cash, in-kind donations, volunteer time, and partner contributions.
Evaluation Plan Calculator
Estimate the budget and staffing for program evaluation based on design complexity, participant count, data collection methods, and project duration.
Logic Model Builder Calculator
Quantify your program's inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes with cost-per-outcome metrics for defensible grant proposals.
Foundation Research Score Calculator
Score potential funders on mission alignment, geographic fit, funding range, relationship strength, and more to prioritize your grant prospecting.
Grant Writer Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of hiring a grant writer (hourly, flat fee, or retainer) and calculate ROI based on expected win rates and award amounts.
Post-Award Budget Modification Calculator
Determine whether a proposed budget reallocation requires funder approval based on cumulative changes and approval thresholds.
Grant Reporting Calendar Calculator
Calculate the total reporting burden across your active grants — number of financial, narrative, and final reports, staff hours, and annual compliance cost.