Grant & Cost Information
Enter your grant application details to calculate ROI.
ROI Analysis Results
Results will appear here after calculation.
Strategic Recommendations
Strategic recommendations will appear here after you calculate your ROI.
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
