The Grantsmanship Center

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Category: Agency Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking One of the inescapable truths about proposal writing and grants funding is the time it sometimes takes for a funder to make up its mind. On the other hand nonprofits can do a lot to control the tempo of their own planning, proposal preparation and submissions.

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The Grantsmanship Center

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking There comes a time when a proposal needs to include a logic model. In proposals, you’re reassuring the funder that you’re not simply shooting an arrow, hitting something and calling it the target.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 30, 2024

Limited Experience with Grant Writing Challenge: New nonprofits may lack experience in crafting successful grant proposals. Writing a compelling grant proposal requires skill and knowledge of what funders are looking for. Many resources are available, including online courses and workshops on grant writing.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

But before we get into the nitty-gritty of drafting a winning grant proposal, let’s first define what grant writing is. Grant writing is the process of submitting an application for money from a private, corporate, or government source. Proposals are written with a clear and worthy cause in mind.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

But before we get into the nitty-gritty of drafting a winning grant proposal, let’s first define what grant writing is. Grant writing is the process of submitting an application for money from a private, corporate, or government source. Proposals are written with a clear and worthy cause in mind.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 15, 2024

You’ve navigated the process and submitted a foundation grant application. Make sure everyone has a copy of the proposal or at least a summary. Take advantage of the visit to showcase your programs and bring your proposals to life! Weeks or months later, you receive notification that the funder wants to meet with you.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 18, 2023

You have to submit a killer proposal in just a few short weeks. Fear not, my nonprofit friends, because I'm about to share a tool that will help make the grant writing process much more manageable: grant templates. Not only does it save time and effort, but it also helps to avoid the common pitfalls that can come with grant writing.

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Just Write Grants

MARCH 13, 2024

Picture this: You've poured your heart and soul into a grant proposal — fueled by questionable late-night snacks and bottomless cups of coffee. Grant writing can be a battle against the clock and self-doubt. So, put an end to all-nighters and lukewarm coffee — let's dive into some of my favorite grant-writing tools!

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Grant applications feel like intricate puzzles you have to solve alone. Analyze which grants deliver the most impact, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions about future funding applications and project execution. Sharpen your proposal writing skills and grant research techniques.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, Rural Utilities Services’ Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program is accepting applications for equipment, software, and other technological needs to provide education and medical services to remote areas with populations of 20,000 and under.

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Starting a nonprofit requires a lot of work, including IRS and state applications and extensive annual reporting. When approaching prospective fiscal sponsors, be ready to give a project proposal that explains: . Check out our proposal writing resources for help creating your project proposal. . Have a question?

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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Grant proposals written by professional grant writers have an increased chance of approval. What is your grant writing process? Writing and submitting a successful grant proposal requires more than just filling out the application and submitting it. Grant writing is a complex process.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

This is going to be a longer blog post than I normally write. But it’s going to be absolutely packed with my best tips, strategies, and hacks for finding, writing, and editing grant proposals that get funded. Now it’s time to start writing your first proposal. Maybe the reviewer was having a bad day that day.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is now accepting proposals for its Youth and Homelessness Systems Improvement (YHSI) Grant. Applications for this program are due February 15, 2024. There are scoring and funding incentives for applicants that cover more than one geographic region (e.g., an entire state).

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 22, 2023

This core program has been around for quite some time and it is open to application from all institutions of higher education, including 4-year institutions and 2-year community colleges. Review NSF’s proposal and award policies and procedures guide (PAPPG) for detailed eligibility information. Proposals are due on January 17, 2024.

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When you are in reactionary mode, it means that when you spot an FOA of potential interest, you usually have to decide ASAP whether to apply to the opportunity because the majority of FOAs are released a few weeks before the application deadline. Does this dive-in approach sometimes work? Yes, sometimes it does, which is why people do it.

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Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Given current circumstances, we are providing an update for 2022 on our operations so that we may be able to assist you with your grant proposal-writing needs. We are also providing information on the availability of newly updated 2022 NIH, NSF, and USDA-NIFA versions of The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook.

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Allied Grant Writers

JULY 19, 2021

So knowing how to write a grant that can convince funders to fund your cause is important. Just like other grant seekers, you might think that writing and submitting proposals and requirements are enough. This is not the real grant application process. On the contrary, it has to be a proposal worth investing on.

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Allied Grant Writers

JULY 19, 2021

So knowing how to write a grant that can convince funders to fund your cause is important. Just like other grant seekers, you might think that writing and submitting proposals and requirements are enough. This is not the real grant application process. On the contrary, it has to be a proposal worth investing on.

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Peak Proposals

MAY 3, 2020

you have three primary options for raising funds: 1) you can solicit donations from individuals, 2) you can submit proposals to foundations and government agencies to receive grant funding, or 3) you can hold fundraising campaigns and community events to collect donations. If your organization needs funding (and what organization doesn’t?),

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Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Winning a major grant by a first-time/inexperienced applicant is a daunting task that has become substantially more challenging recently due to “hypercompetition” for research funding. Rather, reviewers are looking for reasons to turn down the overwhelming majority of proposals they’ve been assigned to review. Start Early.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 10, 2015

If you want to be in the list of considered applicants, we have prepared five simple steps for you to follow. Most firms have program staffs who you can call to clarify the application process. If the grantor has staff that will respond to queries, a collegial discussion can highlight your application within a large pool of seekers.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 10, 2015

If you want to be in the list of considered applicants, we have prepared five simple steps for you to follow. Most firms have program staffs who you can call to clarify the application process. If the grantor has staff that will respond to queries, a collegial discussion can highlight your application within a large pool of seekers.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. Surely, it’s never easy to execute a project: Besides the planning and writing parts, seeking funding takes a lot of patience and effort, too. Many grant applications are rejected because they do not align with the funder’s goals.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. Surely, it’s never easy to execute a project: Besides the planning and writing parts, seeking funding takes a lot of patience and effort, too. Many grant applications are rejected because they do not align with the funder’s goals.

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Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Preparing grant proposals isn't something everyone enjoys, feels confident doing, or has the time to do. This is where hiring a freelance grant proposal writer can help. Hiring a grant proposal writer can be a great solution for occasions when you lack the time or skills to write a particular proposal.

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 30, 2020

A 2015 meta-analysis of more than 1000 articles with advice to proposal writers showed that most of the top 10 recommendations focus on strategic positioning and project design. 1 I’ve seen scores of presentations advising faculty how to write more competitive grant proposals and I rarely hear anything besides these.

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Peak Proposals

APRIL 30, 2023

Work on a Project for a Nonprofit or Academic Institution By far, the most common way that people learn how to write grant proposals is by working for a program at a nonprofit or academic institution that is wholly or partially dependent on grant funding for its operations. Three Common Paths to Becoming a Grant Writer 1.

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Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Grant writing. Strong grant proposals are well written and reflect an understanding of the funder’s interests. Someone who writes well can be a good grant writer with practice, and someone with not-so-great writing skills—but who is very knowledgeable about the proposed project—can become a better writer.

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Peak Proposals

MAY 13, 2021

Introduction to Content Libraries A content library is a storage site where you save different types of content, including templates, excerpts from documents such as proposals and reports, and even audio and video clips. Nonprofits frequently collect and reuse boilerplate that addresses typical proposal requirements.

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Peak Proposals

MAY 13, 2021

May 13, 2021 INTRODUCTION TO CONTENT LIBRARIES A content library is a storage site where you save different types of content, including templates, excerpts from documents such as proposals and reports, and even audio and video clips. Nonprofits frequently collect and reuse boilerplate that addresses typical proposal requirements.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. What Are You Proposing: Is It a Research Project, Or Could It Be a Project with an Evaluation Component? Features of Project Proposal vs. a Research Proposal c.

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