NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 12, 2024

AARP invites local eligible nonprofits and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For many nonprofits, the key to accessing this funding lies in writing a strong, persuasive grant application. AN application that clearly demonstrates organizational impact and aligns with funder priorities. The thing is, crafting a winning application is no small feat.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2024

MetLife Foundation announced another request for proposal opportunity for its Community Impact Grant Program.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On average, sources estimate that 1 in 7 applications are approved for funding. The database offers 9 helpful pointers on crafting strong applications, from selecting the right opportunities to showcasing your project’s impact. 1 Application: 63% of respondents won at least one grant. GrantWatch is here to help!

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 21, 2024

Too often, I have seen people labor over a grant application and then – at the last minute – undercut their effort by signing the application or cover letter as if they just finished a penmanship class. Instead of that I recommend signing your signature quickly, like you are a doctor signing a prescription.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

DECEMBER 2, 2024

I can empathize with their impatience and frustration, especially after completing such a long application preparation process. Most grants are extremely competitive, and even with a good application, any number of factors can affect whether or not your organization is chosen instead of another, equally worthy applicant.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JANUARY 10, 2024

It will also encourage the agency staff and leadership to have their political struggle now, and not later when you are trying to complete a last-minute grant application. It will allow the agency to think through whether or not it wants a project completed well before a particular funding source becomes surprisingly available.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Fundraising Application: During this busy (stressful?) .” This changes your attitude, making you look at something as opportunity, not obligation. Even if unpleasant, it can teach you new lessons and open new doors. fundraising season, remind yourself of all the good you’re doing.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 10, 2024

GrantWatch has provided a list of some last chance grants whose application deadline is within the next week to ten days. GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 17, 2024 2. GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 18, 2024 3. GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 18, 2024 4. GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 18, 2024 5.

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RBW Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2024

Phase 1: The Pre-Award Phase The pre-award phase includes the grantor announcing the funding opportunity all the way through the application submission and review of grant applications. The grant-making agency announces the funding opportunity and advertises it to applicant communities. The funds are then dispersed.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 20, 2024

Knowing you face a lot of competition may leave you wondering, how do you make your grant application perfect? In this article, we are addressing a common mistake many organizations make—spending too much time and too many resources preparing grant applications. Pro tip: Streamline the grant application process.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 3, 2024

The best outcomes are generated as a result of applications with a winning mix of thorough research, intense attention to detail, unrelenting focus on mission, and engaging enthusiasm. Federal grant applications are competitive and complex. The most critical element for a federal grant application is program design.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 17, 2024

Ignoring the grant application requirements can get your application rejected. Are you looking for an expert to guide you through the foundation application process? For every grant application you submit, you may notice that you are asked a similar range of questions. Contact us today to see how we can help!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 22, 2024

For the first time in its 100&Change competition, grant applicants are required to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. In the third installment of the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition, grant applicants are required to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Greg Stanley at PEAK Grantmaking has argued that generative AI tools can streamline the grant application process by enabling grantmakers to summarize, categorize, and pre-screen applications and by making it easier for grantseekers to fill out application forms. Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant applications?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 1, 2023

They need help identifying the right funders and submitting enough applications to be successful. They needed to get a funder list together (for them, the magic number was 15) and start submitting more applications. With more applications, their funding quickly tripled.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

Read this article to see: Mistake #5: Grant writers continuously adjusting data when writing grants How can I know if a funder requires really up-to-date data in a grant application? Protip: Grant application data and goals should be based on fiscal years or calendar years (whichever is more appropriate for your organization).

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 3, 2024

In fact, the solutions we will talk about in this post will actually save you time and headaches throughout the application, data collection, and reporting process. We have seen many nonprofits load their applications up with this kind of technical language. Therefore, the jargon in your application will just be meaningless to them.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s the grant application question you always dread… How will your organization sustain this program when the grant is complete? But the real answers to the sustainability question start long before keying in the first word on a grant application.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 9, 2024

Nonprofits may scramble to gather details or documents and submit last-minute applications for grants. Here are five tips to cut the chaos.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Grants to Software Companies for Open Source Projects and Apps Grants to software developers and companies for open-source projects and applications that solve real-world problems utilizing blockchain technology. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A Thank You to Grant Makers and Grant Funders Thank you to all who are dedicated to organizing and reviewing grant applications. Building and reviewing grant applications is a lot of hard work. Posting A Grant On GrantWatch Well-promoted grants receive qualified applicants. These grants empower our communities.

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GrantNews

JUNE 7, 2024

Does your organization need funding but you don’t have the time to write a grant application? Funders receive high volumes of grant applications. How To Win a Grant: What Exactly Is a Grant Application? Before you win a grant you must fill out a grant application. You are not alone. However, there is help!

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Betsy Liley from Grateful Change Create a ‘Common Answer Library’ for Easier Applications Far and away, the biggest upgrade we’ve made to our grant writing at my organization is investing time in building and updating a “common answer library” on our shared drive. Good luck with your applications!

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GrantNews

AUGUST 14, 2024

In truth, some grant funders do not receive enough qualified grant applicants to continue offering funding. However, grant-makers must promote their active grants to eligible applicants to ensure they fund programs that make a real-world impact. Even with costly outreaches grant-makers may not receive the applicants they most desire.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Sometimes, grant applications do seem grouped. For example, many foundations have applications due near the end of a quarter or at the end of their fiscal year. Researching these opportunities is an essential first step in the grant application process. LOIs may need to be submitted ahead of the posted application deadline.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Some are continuing their funding as before, but others are rewording their websites and applications. Some are continuing their funding as before, but others are rewording their websites and applications.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 12, 2024

We are seeing more complex and rigorous grant application formats (likely due to the increased demand for nonprofit services as well as the increased cost of those services). These complicated applications require more time and expertise to complete well. How will the availability of qualified grant writers impact foundation giving?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore effective grant budgeting strategies that nonprofits can implement to strengthen their grant applications, increase their chances of success, and ultimately, make a greater impact in their communities.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 16, 2024

MacKenzie Scott recently awarded $640 million as part of her open call for grant applications. Here's the impact it's already having.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JANUARY 10, 2024

This is true even if you are entirely unfamiliar with the topic of your grant application. If you remember to apply these techniques when you and your team are threatened by writer’s block, then you will quickly find new avenues that restore your freshness, confidence, and energy.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2024

The Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications to help support natural disaster resiliency in North Carolina communities.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This has led foundations to receive more applications than ever before from more very worthy nonprofits. Some foundations have adopted more complex applications that require more documentation and analysis to complete. Some foundations have stopped accepting unsolicited applications. Let’s peg that number at 10%).

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 5, 2024

To help foundations handle the influx of applications, we have seen more foundations move to not accepting applications from new organizations, and we have seen an increase in foundations issuing statements that say they have met their funding capacity for a given time frame. Did you miss part 1 and 2 ?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 10, 2024

They have to sift through many very worthy applicants to determine who should receive grant funding. Let’s consider the purpose of your grant application: to inspire a foundation to give you money. If this is the purpose of the application—inspiration—what should you spend your words on?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This process ensures that the storytelling and supporting files in your grant application are easily understood, grammatically correct, and more. We always build mock review into our process for government grant applications in particular. We use three reviewers for each government application. The outcome. The outcome.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

Applications will be accepted online only , from May 22 to August 15, 2024. Complete applications are due before 5 p.m. There were 800 applicants for the 2021 competition and 1,400 for the first award in 2017. The so-called “Open Call” received 6,353 applications. The process also provides public exposure to applicants.

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