Grant & Cost Information Enter your grant application details to calculate ROI. Grant Amount ($) ⓘ Total funding amount available from the grant Application Cost ($) ⓘ Direct costs to prepare and submit application Time Invested (hours) ⓘ Total staff hours for application preparation Average Hourly Rate ($) ⓘ Weighted average hourly cost of staff involved Required Matching Funds ($) ⓘ Your organization’s financial commitment Success Probability (%) ⓘ Estimated likelihood of winning the grant Indirect/Admin Costs ($) ⓘ Additional overhead and administrative expenses Project Duration (months) ⓘ Length of the funded project period Calculate ROI
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How to Use This Calculator This ROI calculator helps you make data-driven decisions about which grant opportunities to pursue by analyzing the true cost versus potential return. Key Metrics Explained 💡 Total Investment Cost This includes application costs, staff time (calculated using hourly rates), and any indirect costs. It represents your total upfront investment. ✅ Net Grant Value The actual funds you’ll receive after subtracting any required matching funds from the total grant amount. ⚠️ Expected Value This factors in your estimated success probability to give you a risk-adjusted return. A negative expected value suggests the opportunity may not be worth pursuing. Best Practices For accurate results, consider these factors when entering your data: Staff Time Tracking Include all staff time, from initial research to final submission and follow-up activities. Hidden Costs Account for indirect costs like utilities, software licenses, and administrative overhead. Historical Data Research historical success rates for similar grants from the same funding organization. Competitive Position Be realistic about your organization’s competitive advantages and alignment with grant criteria. Strategic Value Consider the long-term strategic benefits beyond just financial ROI, such as partnerships and visibility. Documentation Keep detailed records of all costs and time investments for future grant applications and reporting. Interpreting Results Use these guidelines to interpret your ROI analysis: ROI > 50%: Excellent opportunity with high returns ROI 20-50%: Good opportunity worth pursuing ROI 0-20%: Marginal opportunity, consider strategic value ROI < 0%: Poor financial return, only pursue if strategic benefits exist