Grant Funding Calculator
The Grant Funding Calculator helps estimate the total amount of grant funding required or available for a project.
It uses inputs such as the total project cost, the percentage of funding expected from grants, any matching funds required, and additional secured funding.
This calculator shows the grant funding needed, how much more is required from other sources, and the remaining funding requirement.
Plain Text Formulas
Total Grant Funding Required: Total Grant Funding Required = Total Project Cost × (Percentage of Grant Funding / 100)
Total Funding Needed from Other Sources: Total Funding Needed from Other Sources = Total Project Cost - Total Grant Funding Required - Other Funding Sources
Remaining Funding Requirement: Remaining Funding Requirement = Total Project Cost - (Total Grant Funding Required + Other Funding Sources)
Step-by-Step Guide with Real-Life Example
Enter the Total Project Cost Example: $50,000
Enter the Percentage of Grant Funding Example: 40%
Enter the Matching Funds Required Example: $10,000
Enter Other Funding Sources Example: $5,000
Calculations:
Total Grant Funding Required Total Grant Funding Required = 50,000 × (40 / 100) = $20,000
Total Funding Needed from Other Sources Total Funding Needed from Other Sources = 50,000 - 20,000 - 5,000 = $25,000
Remaining Funding Requirement Remaining Funding Requirement = 50,000 - (20,000 + 5,000) = $25,000
Results:
Total Grant Funding Required: $20,000
Total Funding Needed from Other Sources: $25,000
Remaining Funding Requirement: $25,000
Facts
The percentage of grant funding should be based on realistic expectations and typical support levels.
Matching funds may come from other grants, donations, or internal resources.
Accurate accounting for all funding sources and required contributions is crucial to avoid project shortfalls.
FAQ
What if the total project cost changes after calculating?
Recalculate using the updated total project cost to determine new funding requirements.
Can this calculator be used for projects with multiple grants?
Yes, calculate separately for each grant and sum the results.
How do I account for grants with variable funding percentages?
Perform separate calculations for each grant based on its specific percentage and combine the results.
What if there are changes in other funding sources after the initial calculation?
Adjust the "Other Funding Sources" input and recalculate to determine the new remaining funding requirement.