Humanitarian emergencies are growing at a time when resources are increasingly constrained. To help humanitarian actors develop and implement programs that efficiently target and apply funds for greater effectiveness, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) created and is piloting an innovative costing tool. The Systematic Cost Analysis (SCAN) tool will simplify the process of conducting cost analyses for countrybased and technical staff, ultimately facilitating program decision-making processes to achieve greater reach and impact for crisis-affected populations.