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Direct Costs vs. Indirect Costs: A Clear Guide for Nonprofit Budgets

Confused about which costs go where in your grant budget? Learn the crucial difference between direct and indirect costs, how to calculate your indirect cost rate, and avoid the budget mistakes that get proposals rejected.

GrantCopilot TeamJanuary 20, 20268 min read

NONPROFIT

Letters of Support vs Letters of Commitment: Which Does Your Grant Need?

Most nonprofits get this wrong. Learn the critical difference between support and commitment letters, when to use each type, and how to request them from partners to win more grant funding.

Dec 16, 20257 min read

NONPROFIT

Mastering Nonprofit Grant Proposals: How Compass Transforms Your Funding Success

Learn how Compass helps nonprofits research funders and build stronger proposals with smart templates and intelligent assistance.

Nov 18, 20258 min read

NONPROFIT

10 Essential Grant Writing Tips for Nonprofit Success in 2025

Master the fundamentals of successful grant writing with these proven strategies. Learn how to craft compelling narratives, build strong cases for support, and increase your nonprofit's funding success rate.

Nov 21, 202512 min read

NIH

NIH R01 Research Grants: Your Complete Guide to Success with Compass AI

Get through NIH R01 applications with confidence. Learn how Compass AI helps you develop research plans, stay compliant, and build competitive applications for this premier NIH funding mechanism.

Nov 18, 202510 min read

NSF

NSF Grant Proposals: Getting Through the Process with Templates and Guidance

Learn how GrantCopilot helps you write NSF grant proposals with templates for Project Summary, Intellectual Merit, Broader Impacts, and other required sections. Get the structure you need to meet NSF's specific requirements.

Nov 19, 20258 min read

GENERAL

Stop Wasting Time on Wrong Opportunities: How to Check Grant Eligibility Instantly

Learn how instant eligibility analysis helps nonprofits and researchers save weeks of wasted effort by identifying the right grant opportunities before investing time in applications.

Dec 11, 20257 min read