Grant Amounts and Budgets - Connecticut Community Foundation

Q: Grant Amounts and Budgets

What is the average grant amount? The average amount is between $5,000 and $15,000. Grants for larger amounts can be considered. However, for those, please contact our staff to discuss the project in advance of submission. What kinds of items can be included in the budget? Direct Costs : These expenses are directly related to completing the grant deliverables. They may include staff time, equipment or materials, marketing, or outside services required. Indirect Costs : These are overhead expenses. They may include rent and utilities, general and administrative expenses, and publicity and fundraising. The foundation typically funds direct costs. Organizations are also encouraged to include indirect/overhead expenses, and the budget allows for a flat 10% for this purpose (it may be higher, with additional explanation).

What is the average grant amount?
The average amount is between $5,000 and $15,000. Grants for larger amounts can be considered. However, for those, please contact our staff to discuss the project in advance of submission.

What kinds of items can be included in the budget?
Direct Costs: These expenses are directly related to completing the grant deliverables. They may include staff time, equipment or materials, marketing, or outside services required.
Indirect Costs: These are overhead expenses. They may include rent and utilities, general and administrative expenses, and publicity and fundraising.

The foundation typically funds direct costs. Organizations are also encouraged to include indirect/overhead expenses, and the budget allows for a flat 10% for this purpose (it may be higher, with additional explanation).