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The Grant Project helps local governments and nonprofits build the organizational foundation for sustainable grant funding. Every resource here connects to the systems, strategy, and compliance work that actually moves organizations forward.

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Grant Readiness Hub

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Get free access to the tools The Grant Project uses to assess and build grant readiness for local governments and nonprofits across the country.

  • 10 interactive worksheets Real-world examples built for local governments and nonprofits. Save your work, print as a PDF, and reuse as your organization grows.
  • 4 Financial Fundamentals guides Understand what accounting systems are, why they matter, and how they affect your grant competitiveness.
  • The proven pathway The same framework behind $1.25 billion in competitive grants secured for clients across the US.

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How Your Indirect Cost Rate Is Calculated (And Whether You Are Leaving Money on the Table)

How Your Indirect Cost Rate Is Calculated (And Whether You Are Leaving Money on the Table)

Published on: 06/14/2026

Use our free indirect cost rate calculator and learn how to calculate your NICRA rate under 2 CFR 200. Understand MTDC, what's included and excluded, and whether you're leaving federal money on the table.

NICRA
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Building Your NICRA Budget Infrastructure 

Building Your NICRA Budget Infrastructure 

Published on: 05/20/2025

Your NICRA infrastructure should grow with your organization. As you take on more federal grants, expand programs, or change operational approaches, your systems need to adapt. Build flexibility into your processes while maintaining the consistency that makes NICRA work.

NICRA
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Understanding NICRAs for Federal Funding

Understanding NICRAs for Federal Funding

Published on: 05/01/2025

Understanding NICRAs for Federal Funding

NICRA
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The NICRA Vocabulary Every Local Government and Nonprofit Should Know

The NICRA Vocabulary Every Local Government and Nonprofit Should Know

Published on: 03/28/2025

Clarity on indirect costs saves time, reduces audit risk, and strengthens your funding strategy. This guide defines the core NICRA terms your team needs to communicate clearly across finance, grants, and program teams—and to negotiate and apply your rate with confidence. Whether you manage a single federal award or a portfolio with multiple pass-through subawards, a shared vocabulary ensures consistent budgeting, reporting, and compliance. Use this glossary to align your internal processes and to set expectations with funders and partners.

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