Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are Federal Grants About to Get Easier? In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the complexity and inefficiency of US federal grant programs. To address these issues and optimize the distribution of funds to deserving recipients, lawmakers have proposed the Streamlining Federal Grants Act.

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 1, 2021

If you’re won a federal grant, you know you owe your good fortune to the independent grant reviewers who highly rated your proposal. Studies on the topic indicate that expert peer reviewers can select strongly written grant applications but cannot necessarily predict which projects will successfully achieve stated objectives.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

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Grants.gov

JULY 14, 2020

Developing a proofreading strategy can greatly improve the quality of your federal grant application. Here are some tips from grant-making offices across the government that you can use for developing this strategy. Give your application a grade. Rate your own application,” advises the NIH resource.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I don’t mean to infer that reading grants is boring, and I’m not promoting performance-enhancing drugs. I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. In a federal grant?

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

So how does asymmetric information work in the government grants space? Same Information, Different Understanding Uncle Sam provides information about grants for free. You have access to the grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), application instructions, forms, Frequently Asked Questions, and webinars.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage. How do compliance requirements impact the grant application stage? The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

They will explore the roadmap beyond the total web solution with a focus on real-world applications of AI and enhanced interoperability across the NXT suite. She’ll provide a step-by-step process for integrating federal grant compliance into your organization’s internal controls.

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Grants.gov

JULY 9, 2019

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. What follows are budget narrative writing tips that have been curated from a wide range of federal agency resources. What Is a Budget Narrative?

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 7, 2021

Writing any grant is tough. Writing and winning government grants, especially federal grants, is even more challenging if you're still learning the ropes. Here are six ways to win federal grants. Grants.gov also has a wonderful blog with a lot of video content to help you overcome hurdles.

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Grant Training Center

APRIL 15, 2024

New and seasoned grant writers are encountering increased challenges in seeking funding for their research and organizations. In this blog, I will briefly outline five of the most common barriers. Currently, the funding levels for many federal grants is ranging around the 90 th percentile and above.

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Grants Plus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The 2023 State of Grantseeking report highlights that 40 percent of nonprofits nationwide rely on federal grant funding. Since our founding in 2007, Grants Plus has partnered with nonprofits to navigate funding over the past four government shutdowns.

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

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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Grants.gov

APRIL 2, 2018

Application forms, some of which may require file attachments. If you don’t set up your account properly, you risk facing delays when you are ready to begin work on the application. After all, you don’t want to spend hours on an application only to realize later that you are not eligible to apply.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 26, 2024

This executive director wanted to expand the revenue sources of the organization to include federal grants. The post Beyond the Audit: 6 Best Practices to Build and Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Audit Firm first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. For example, a new executive director joined an organization we worked with.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Have you ever wondered what causes one grant reviewer to score an application high, while another receives a lower score? What guidelines can I follow to ensure that I have written the strongest grant application possible given my writing style? Your grant-seeking success is our priority at GrantWriterTeam.

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Grants.gov

JULY 18, 2018

Whether you are writing an email, blog post, or lengthy proposal, you need to consider the question, “Who is my audience?” In the grants world, your audience will usually be the agency awarding funds and the people reviewing your application. Let’s recall the broader context of federal grants.

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Grants Plus

JANUARY 19, 2024

The pursuit of government grants can be challenging, requiring dedicated time, effort, and expertise. The process often involves navigating through a multitude of regulations, lengthy applications, and rigorous reporting requirements. They can also be an advocate within their agency for future grant opportunities.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I recently participated in a Federal grant review panel for the Department of Education that included ten complex applications with detailed rubrics and a series of 2-3 hour panel discussions over 15 days, including weekends and holidays. Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Here's how it works: Four types of indirect cost rates Provisional rate — A temporary rate only applicable for a specified time and is subject to adjustment. Predetermined rate — Applicable to a specified current or future period, which is based on an estimate of costs incurred. Predetermined rates are not subject to adjustment.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 2, 2020

There are some things (like writing a federal grant with 5 days notice for an organization who isn't already a client) that are nearly impossible. To be a successful grant writer, you must embody excellence in your management, writing and goal-meeting. That is a huge part in grant writing that I feel can be overlooked.

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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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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Utilize comments from previous applications as a starting point. While no two reviewers will think the same, these can give useful insight and assist in your own objective review of future grant applications. However, there is usually always a section [closer to the end] that covers how the grant will be reviewed.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs. Casey Foundation, WT Grant Foundation, and Brady Education Foundation—will award restricted funds for program evaluation.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The goal of the YHSI Grant Program is “to increase state and local capacity to better serve youth and create projects that are responsive to the needs of youth at-risk of or experiencing homelessness in the community.” Applications for this program are due February 15, 2024. Watch HUD’s YHSI grants webinar. an entire state).

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g., finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). The caveat here is potentially leaving funding on the table, especially if you manage federal grant awards.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) There are just over 300 CGMS professionals at the end of 2023; only five have also received their GPC, including two AGS staff. The application phase is often the focus of our work as grant professionals. Eligible applicants must pass a certification exam.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g., finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills. It doesn’t have to be scary.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant. This can include finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators (among others). Grant management is usually associated with federal grant awards. It doesn’t have to be scary.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There is also an application for Apple and Google users. Tracks include consulting, evaluation and collaboration, federal grants, grants management and budgets, proposal development and communications strategies, and prospect research and donor relations. Come “Check Out” one of our grant professional experts!

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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. The federal government recently transitioned to a new system for applicants utilizing a UEI instead of requiring DUNS numbers.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. As a grant applicant, you may not have a choice regarding the development of the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan in your proposal. Another factor is how broadly applicable your research is. The grant awards vary by association.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 18, 2023

When it comes to post-award grants management, a huge focus area (and an area ripe with single audit findings) is procurement. Procurement is the oversight process for ensuring compliance with applicable federal requirements related to subrecipient and contractual partnerships. First off, why is procurement so important?

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 28, 2024

Diversifying a portfolio of funding opportunities can be more than seeking foundation and federal grants. Keep track of your Representatives’ or Senator’s website, as announcements and applications will be shared there with the public by March. You could also gather matching funds at this time.

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 31, 2025

In light of recent developments, the federal grant landscape has undergone significant changes, creating uncertainty for many researchers and institutions. The recent Executive Order signed on February 26, 2025, has introduced sweeping changes to how federal discretionary funding is managed.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Transparency also provides assurance that your grants administration is being carried out appropriately and in accordance with any applicable requirements. It additionally supports oversight of the expenditure of public money through grants. This includes establishing appropriate internal controls for grants administration.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 26, 2025

Whether your school is looking to innovate in its curriculum, provide access to additional learning resources, offer professional development for teachers, or increase support for special education students, grant funding can pave the way. Strategically apply for grants. What are the eligibility requirements for the grant?

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