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Top three tips for writing grant proposals

Candid

And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! For more grant-related guidance, check out Government Grants 101: Readiness, Research, and Writing the Proposal , an eLearning course I created with Candid.

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Grant Writing: How to Build Credibility with Your Budget Narrative

Grants.gov

Need statements , program narratives, and discussions of impact aren’t the only parts of a federal grant application that require the touch of a good writer. In federal grant applications, a budget narrative is sometimes called a budget justification or a budget detail. What Is a Budget Narrative?

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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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How to Flip a Decline Into a Potential Grant Win?

Think and Ink Grants

We all hate the dreaded canned email: “ We received a record number of applications …” blah, blah, blah “so many worthy programs, but limited funding …” yada, yada, yada ". we regret to inform you that your application was not selected for funding." For most nonprofits looking for grants, this is not great news.

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Why are Logic Models Important?

Think and Ink Grants

Logic models are the heart and soul of a successful grant application. Wait- what do logic models have to do with writing grants?

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Two Ways to Immediately Improve Your Nonprofits' Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

You need to persuade the reviewer to choose your application for funding, among many other worthy applications, with compelling language. You are demonstrating your track record by communicating past successes and how you intend to measure future successes.

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Two Ways to Immediately Improve Your Nonprofits' Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

You need to persuade the reviewer to choose your application for funding, among many other worthy applications, with compelling language. You are demonstrating your track record by communicating past successes and how you intend to measure future successes.