Is the grant budget template free?

Yes — the budget calculator is 100% free with no sign-up, and you can download a printable budget worksheet. For a done-for-you grant budget that does the math automatically, the premium spreadsheet is a one-time purchase, no subscription.

What should a grant budget include?

Federal-style line items — personnel, fringe, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual; Requested vs matching / in-kind funds; Indirect / overhead as a % of direct costs; A budget narrative / justification per category.

Does it work in Google Sheets and Excel?

Yes — the spreadsheet opens in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice and Numbers, with all the formulas intact. No plugins.

Do I need an account?

No — the free calculator runs in your browser, and the spreadsheet is a one-time download you keep forever. No subscription.

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Free Grant Budget Template

A grant proposal budget in the format funders expect — federal-style line items, requested vs matching funds, and a budget narrative. Build it free, or start from the ready spreadsheet.

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What a grant budget needs

Federal-style line items — personnel, fringe, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual
Requested vs matching / in-kind funds
Indirect / overhead as a % of direct costs
A budget narrative / justification per category
Total requested and total project cost

Grant Budget Spreadsheet

Build a funder-ready grant proposal or award budget in Excel & Google Sheets — federal-style line items, a matching/in-kind column, and every category percentage (including indirect as a % of direct) calculated for you.

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The Grant Budget Spreadsheet

Everything above, built and calculating automatically — in Google Sheets & Excel. Buy once, no subscription. The free calculator is a great start; this does the whole grant budget for you.

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Grant Budget Template — frequently asked questions

Is the grant budget template free?: Yes — the budget calculator is 100% free with no sign-up, and you can download a printable budget worksheet. For a done-for-you grant budget that does the math automatically, the premium spreadsheet is a one-time purchase, no subscription.
What should a grant budget include?: Federal-style line items — personnel, fringe, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual; Requested vs matching / in-kind funds; Indirect / overhead as a % of direct costs; A budget narrative / justification per category.
Does it work in Google Sheets and Excel?: Yes — the spreadsheet opens in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice and Numbers, with all the formulas intact. No plugins.
Do I need an account?: No — the free calculator runs in your browser, and the spreadsheet is a one-time download you keep forever. No subscription.