Millionaire Grant Lady

APRIL 10, 2024

Grant applications get longer and more complex. Without an experienced grant partner, it can be hard for nonprofits to navigate this shifting scene and connect to the dollars they need to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing society today. Do you want to be another Milionaire Grant Lady success story?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Dear Experienced Grant Writer: Once you receive one federal grant can you request another one for a different program/project? Signed , Federal Grant Recipient Dear Federal Grant Recipient, If you are asking if you can apply to the same federal program for more than one project the answer is, it depends on the federal program.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What are your chances of winning a grant? On average, sources estimate that 1 in 7 applications are approved for funding. So how can you increase your chances of winning a grant? Private foundations are the source from which grant seekers are most likely to receive an award. GrantWatch is here to help!

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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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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

The National Endowment for the Arts (or “NEA”, for short) is the Federal funding agency for arts and culture organizations in the United States. They have several grant opportunities each year and most arts nonprofits usually want a piece of that pie. First up, a disclaimer: Some of you reading this are not ready for NEA grants.

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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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GrantNews

MAY 24, 2024

When discussing grants, it is important to consider the various types of funding sources that provide them. While the government is a commonly known funding source, it actually accounts for less than 30% of all grants. In response, GrantWatch provides information to identify the five main types of grant funding sources.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 10, 2024

How do you access government grants for nonprofits? The fact is, a significant number of government grants are waiting for grant-seekers to apply. However, the challenge is how to locate these government grants and identify those that will be the right fit for your nonprofit. Government grants to nonprofits.

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Grants.gov

AUGUST 8, 2018

When preparing your federal grant application, you would do well to put yourself – and your team – in the shoes of the people who will be evaluating it. A peer review panel is a group of subject matter experts, often from outside of the federal government, who evaluate grant applications using a set of criteria.

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Grants.gov

MAY 8, 2019

Let’s say that your organization is applying for a federal grant that will support a wildlife reserve restoration project. Below, we continue our grant writing series with tips for defining and projecting the impact of a proposed project. Such panels provide their evaluations to the federal grant-making agency’s staff.

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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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Think and Ink Grants

AUGUST 19, 2024

The federal grant season is here, and many grant writers and nonprofit leaders find the prospect of writing federal grants intimidating. Some believe that federal grants are complex and challenging to navigate. What successful tips have you discovered when writing federal grants?

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 24, 2023

Federal grants are highly competitive. These grants can become quite technical and your ability to win may depend on the last-minute relationships you build with people who have very specialized expertise. Reward Your Experts: I am generous about including the outside expert in the federal grant application.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Challenge RBW Strategy first partnered with 2019 to support a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant application. The organization was new to federal grant-seeking and required additional support to ensure a successful submission.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s not too late, apply for 2024 government grants before it’s too late! For instance, government grants come from federal, state, and local governments. With so many grants waiting to fund good causes, there’s no time to waste. GrantWatch has the scoop on some important facts you need to know!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Recently, I attended MyFedTrainer ’s Grant Writing Boot Camp (GWBC) hosted by our team’s founder and President, Diane H. Having written many federal grants in the past, I was excited to hear insights from another seasoned grant professional. Grant writing is not a solo sport! Leonard, GPC, RST. Set deadlines early.

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ProposalPRO

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you’re writing a federal grant, plenty. But your federal grant program officers and reviewers don’t want to see them in your grant proposal. From the agency’s perspective, a link threatens the integrity of the grant reviewing process. What could go wrong? What’s a hyperlink? Here are 4 reasons why. #1.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 19, 2015

Do you intend to start a federal grant writing project? Compared to other types of grant requests, federal grants require more time, complexity, and preparation. Are you doubtful about your application? You can search for federal grants online. Several federal grant programs are available.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 19, 2015

Do you intend to start a federal grant writing project? Compared to other types of grant requests, federal grants require more time, complexity, and preparation. Are you doubtful about your application? You can search for federal grants online. Several federal grant programs are available.

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Although applying for federal grants may be tempting, they are definitely not for every nonprofit organization. Winning grants for nonprofits offered by government agencies do take time. Here are six clear signs that federal grants may not be for you - at least for now, anyway. Raising the match may be a challenge.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

However, many organizations are unprepared for the multitude of regulations and requirements associated with managing federally funded programs. Understand Your Organization’s Capacity Your organization should consider these four components before applying for any grant, especially those connected to federal dollars.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Nonprofit program design is a vital component to winning grants. Both foundation and government funders read a ton of grant applications. You can’t wrap up a half-baked cookie as a good gift, and you can’t wrap up a half-baked program as a fundable grant.

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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 4, 2024

In the realm of federal grants and education service grants, timing is everything. The adage "the early bird catches the worm" couldn't be more applicable. Securing funding through grants demands foresight and meticulous planning, often long before the grant cycle officially opens.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Grant-seekers are often surprised to learn that anyone can apply for a grant. While grant applications may require additional items like a budget, a grant application is normally just a series of questions to be answered in your own words. Ensure Eligibility – Are You Grant-Ready?

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Grants.gov

MARCH 27, 2019

In this space, we have previously shared tips about the pre-writing phase of completing a federal grant application – for example, the importance of reading (and re-reading) the grant announcement, and the importance of understanding the criteria by which your application will be evaluated.

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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 19, 2022

Once upon a time in the kingdom of Grantlandia lived a lonely grant scribe who yearned to convince King Thomas the Tightfisted and Queen Attachmentia Excessiva to release their treasure to the people so that all could prosper. And isn’t securing more transformational grants the happy ending we all want? Census Bureau.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

These competitive advantages in grant-seeking for large grants (federal grants, state grants, and yes, even large foundation grants) are the act of pre-planning. You can also mark your calendars and join us for our December Lunch and Learn introduction t pre-planning.

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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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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Challenge While the AAMC is a large organization with large federal and foundation grants supporting several key initiatives, they comprise only a small percentage of the overall organization budget. The grants office consists of just two staff members.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Alex, founder of Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates , has been working with nonprofits of every shape and size for more than 15 years. This will also mean that the cost for full-time grant writers will go up. General operations grant funds can provide needed foundation funding for staff.

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Grants Plus

JANUARY 19, 2024

By: Laura Altieri According to the National Council of Nonprofits, more than 30% of nonprofit revenues come from government grants and contracts. However, if your organization has already gone through the process of securing government grants, you are no stranger to the complexities and resource-intensive nature of the endeavor.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 18, 2023

What does this have to do with winning grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)? In a significant change in federal grant-making opportunities and requirements, grant seekers for BIL funding must prove that at least 40% of their projects benefit underserved communities. Quite a bit.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities.

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

Asymmetric information can be a disadvantage, especially for nonprofit organizations that are new to the world of government grants. So how does asymmetric information work in the government grants space? Same Information, Different Understanding Uncle Sam provides information about grants for free. What is it?

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

With the windfall of federal funds flowing down from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), new grant programs announcements are constantly popping up and shifting carefully planned annual funding strategies. How do compliance requirements impact the grant application stage?

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Tips for reviewing your nonprofit’s grant prospects. One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. How do I find them?

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