Budget and match calculator

List what you'll ask the funder to pay for. GrantMe adds overhead, works out your match in dollars, and lays the budget out the way federal forms ask for it. Started from DAV Charitable Service Trust Veteran Grants – October 2026 cycle.

Budget lines (what you'll ask the funder to pay)

Type of cost	What it is	Amount ($)	Cost per item ($, for equipment or supplies)
Type of cost, line 1	What it is, line 1	Amount, line 1	Cost per item, line 1
Type of cost, line 2	What it is, line 2	Amount, line 2	Cost per item, line 2
Type of cost, line 3	What it is, line 3	Amount, line 3	Cost per item, line 3
Type of cost, line 4	What it is, line 4	Amount, line 4	Cost per item, line 4
Type of cost, line 5	What it is, line 5	Amount, line 5	Cost per item, line 5
Type of cost, line 6	What it is, line 6	Amount, line 6	Cost per item, line 6

Overhead (indirect costs) ? No overhead The standard rate, up to 15% (for groups without a current rate negotiated with a federal agency) Our own negotiated rate Rate (%)

Match the funder requires ? Match the notice asks for (%). Leave blank if none.