Strategic Grants

MARCH 5, 2025

Last year the team at Strategic Grants helped write or critique close to 50 applications for the competitive Perpetual IPAP Grant. Is there diverse representation at leadership level, do you adopt gender-inclusive language and policies, have you considered barriers that might prevent people from participating in focus groups?

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GrantNews

MARCH 12, 2025

That’s why grant funding is such a vital resource for senior programs. To sustain and expand their services, these organizations turn to GrantWatch , a leading grant database that connects organizations with available funding. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues.

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GrantNews

MARCH 24, 2025

Power Up Your Nonprofit with foundation grants! These grants are highly sought after because they offer a more straightforward application process compared to government funding. Additionally, foundation grants are available for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals at both national and international levels.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 3, 2025

Read on to learn about how to secure funding for your cause and find the perfect grant writer to help you do it. Are 501(c)(4) Organizations Eligible for Grants? There are grants listed for 501(c)(4) organizations on GrantWatch. Securing funding for your cause requires time, strategy, and a strong grant proposal.

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. Because of this, GrantWatch provides lists of grants for essential operational support and others. The same holds true for some small businesses.)

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Understanding how your organization makes grant submission decisions is critical. Do You Have Strong Support from the Grants Team?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 15, 2024

Grant writers are often the unsung heroes of the application process. They parse the grant documentation to understand if their organization is a good fit, they gather information from throughout the organization, and they mold it into an engaging story about the important work the organization is doing.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Grant funding plays a big part in water conservation and quality efforts! There are also close to 1,600 grants its Environment and Conservation grants listing category. Water Quality and Conservation Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Competitions, and Fellowships 1. Did you know? these issues are top of many folks minds.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding Grants Grants serve as vital financial resources for various organizations and individuals. Understanding what grants are and their significance can empower non-profit and business owners, as well as students, in accessing necessary funding.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

Nevada Grant Lab “A nonprofit corporation, started in 2020 with a vision to help nonprofits, local governments, and State agencies better access and maximize historically underutilized federal funding that can be used to build greater quality of life and opportunity for all Nevadans.” million grant award. million grant award.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2025

What’s more, things like inclusion, training, and fair wages attract talented and like-minded applicants. Organizational culture is the concept of shared values, policy, and purpose. We suggest using our SMART Grant Search to locate verified grants. Build a workplace culture that authentically empowers your team.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

But on occasion, a person will make a mistake or doesn’t follow the restrictions for the grant. To mitigate risk throughout your grant cycle, you need to know your grantees through relationships and documentation, support their internal controls, and set up a process for whistleblower complaints.

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

GrantWatch lists grant funding opportunities for nonprofits advancing women’s health & menopause research. Grants support initiatives to advance medical research, education, health, underserved advocacy, and more. Promote Health Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware groups.

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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.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. They know that grant writing is a time-consuming process, usually best left to someone with the know-how to complete the job and get a favorable response. Grant Consultants are currently trending.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 28, 2025

In the nonprofit world, federal grants often serve as a critical lifeline for funding essential programs and services. If your nonprofit is navigating a pause in federal grants, here are practical steps to mitigate challenges and continue delivering impact.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

. – professional.dce.harvard.edu The dedicated team at GrantWatch has provided the list of currently available grants below. Each grant is an opportunity for professional development. Additionally, GrantWatch has close to 4,000 grants in its Community Services grant listing category.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the resources and tips included in this article. Extend Deadlines For programs currently in the application cycle, extend deadlines for potential grantees in impacted areas. Hurricanes. Prolonged droughts.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Understand Your Organization’s Capacity Your organization should consider these four components before applying for any grant, especially those connected to federal dollars. How will the program continue after the grant concludes? Risk Analysis – what could threaten the project or the organization?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling. Connect organizations to share resources and make introductions where applicable.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Grant funding looks beautiful in your income statement, but if you’re not careful, the reporting requirements can be prickly. In our webinar with Rachel Werner and James Spencer from RBW Strategy, they covered steps to help nonprofits that receive—or are looking to start receiving—government grant funding.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Many organizations rely on grants to offer essential services like emergency shelter, counseling, and legal assistance for survivors. GrantWatch has over 100 grants listed in the Domestic Violence category, all designed to help support domestic abuse survivors, and more are added every day.

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GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2024

“Honesty is the best policy,” said every parent–ever. And it is especially true for grant writing. Grant writing is essential for organizations to fund things like community projects, business ventures, and research. It turns out, your folks were right, honesty really is the best policy.

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ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

Last week the nonprofit sector achieved a milestone when legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives to elevate sector voices in the development of policy. The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act introduces something new: It establishes a formal partnership between federal policy makers and nonprofit organizations.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Untangling the New Uniform Grant Guidance It’s the news that all our grant enthusiasts and compliance champions have been waiting for – the new Uniform Grant Guidance has been issued! The Top 10 Uniform Grant Guidance Updates Drum roll, please…. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome? Let’s examine each one.

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ProposalPRO

JUNE 30, 2021

As with anything in the government grants space, it is complicated. There is evidence that government grants are not distributed equitably. 2011 ), that Black scientists are only half as likely as White scientists to win NIH R01 research grants, one of the agency’s most common research project grants. Let me explain.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Using the Google Ad Grant is an effective way to get the word out about your organization and promote your fundraising campaigns. Now is the best time to get your ads up and running in order to maximize your Google Grant for the season! This session will also feature a live Q&A and be recorded for on-demand viewing.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

GrantWatch honors and acknowledges our senior population by providing the list of grants below to improve services and support for this vital segment of our population. In addition, there are hundreds of other grants in its Aging and Seniors grant listing category, including both national and international grant funding opportunities.

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Grant Training Center

MAY 30, 2023

Successful grant writers possess a variety of characteristics that contribute to their effectiveness. Thus, successful grant writers: Strong Research Skills: Can identify relevant funding opportunities , understand the funding organization’s priorities and requirements, and gather supporting data and evidence for their proposals.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 11, 2024

That is where Nonprofit Grants save the day. Because of this, GrantWatch lists nonprofit climate change grants, making it easy for nonprofits to find the funding they need. Grant Funding Strategies: Finding A Grant On GrantWatch Are you ready to take on a climate change project but need help pinning down a funding strategy?

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. Donations are a huge part of that funding plan, However, grants are also fantastic with regard to helping your nonprofit cover its financial needs. Grants are competitive, and you will not win every grant you apply for.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and rapid advances in technology are just a few of the factors fundamentally reshaping how the nonprofit sector fulfills its mission. Funders dont have to wait for conditions to be perfect or roll out a convoluted application process to help current grantees who are struggling now.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Now, the other question is Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications. We are agnostic to the tools that applicants use to create grant applications, one survey comment said.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

You’ve been grant shopping for some time now, but are you prepared for what’s next once you start to receive them? Many grants come with significant—and detailed—compliance requirements. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements.

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