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Stormy to Calm: Thoughts on Navigating the Federal Grant-Writing Waters After NLFGT

Grant Professionals Association

Before taking GPAs Next Level Federal Grants Training (NLFGT) course, my approach to federal grants could best be described as the sink or swim method. NLFGT is a year-long training course taught by the federal grant whisperer Cheryl Kester that is designed for both experienced and newbie grants professionals.

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Want Changes to Federal Grants? How to Make Your Voice Heard

ProposalPRO

On the 30th of every month I explain how you can use free government resources and other strategies to increase your chances of winning federal grant funding. Subscribe Subscribe to receive actionable insights that can increase your ability to win federal grant funding. LINKS: Costa, M., Desmarais, B.

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Do Reviewers’ High Scores Predict the Best Grant Projects?

ProposalPRO

If you’re won a federal grant, you know you owe your good fortune to the independent grant reviewers who highly rated your proposal. On the 30th of every month I explain how you can use free government resources and other strategies to increase your chances of winning federal grant funding. link] [link]

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Grant Writing: 3 Tips for Crafting Need Statements in Federal Grant Proposals

Grants.gov

In this space, we have previously shared tips about the pre-writing phase of completing a federal grant application – for example, the importance of reading (and re-reading) the grant announcement, and the importance of understanding the criteria by which your application will be evaluated.

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Grant Search Tools and Writing Resources

California Grants Portal

The California Grants Portal brings together a diverse community of grantseekers, including experienced grant writers and first-time applicants. Per the Grants Information Act of 2018, the Grants Portal provides a centralized location from which to find competitive or first-come grant opportunities from nearly 60 state entities.

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Cost of Living Got You down? Grant Writing: A Perfect Side Hustle!

GrantNews

The Perks According to Salary.com , the average hourly pay rate for a grant writer in the U.S. Of course, there are experienced grant writers who would likely charge more than that. Zippia reports that the need for grant writers is expected to grow 8% between 2018-2028. is $35 an hour.

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The Federal Government is Learning, and Why You Should Care

ProposalPRO

Federal agencies are working on structural issues that will affect grant-making, grant management, and grant-writing for many years to come. Its goal is to facilitate the use of data and evidence in policymaking and program evaluation across the federal government. Federal Grants Management: Improving Outcomes