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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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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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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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. Now, you and your writing team need to outline the impact that your proposed project will have on the wildlife reserve. Tip: Think like a reviewer when you are discussing the impact of your proposed project.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

This often leaves only a thirty- to ninety-day window to adjust plans and priorities, identify organizational projects that align with program office goals, and develop a competitive proposal. However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage.

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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

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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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’s a hyperlink? Here are 4 reasons why. #1. Sign up here.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 21, 2024

GrantWatch, not only provides a comprehensive database of grants and foundations, but it also has a range of features designed to simplify the grant-seeking process. Types of Government Grants The most common type of government grants are grants given by the federal government. What are you waiting for?

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded. Recognized as a leading industry educational output, this work was featured at the 2023 GPA Grant Summit in a co-led presentation, The 4M Model: Determining when Grants Should and Should Not be Used to Fund Your Program.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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. The services proposed should be clearly linked to the need identified in the community.

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The Fundraising Coach

JULY 29, 2024

School grants are an opportunity that you may not have experience with. Instead of soliciting individual donors to make gifts to your school, you’ll submit a grant application to a grantmaker or grantmaking organization. They’ll review it and then approve or deny your request for their grant. Choose grants wisely.

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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. Reviewers also have issues with the process, including “reviewer fatigue” from having too many proposals to review and too little time in which to do it (Bendiscioli, 2019).

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all. When you are in a good place to apply for federal grants, the information you've absorbed here will keep you on the right path. Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) – This the NEA’s primary grant-making program and has the broadest eligibility criteria.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 4, 2024

This is something you will need to know if you’re interested in securing federal funding for a project or program. Due to the importance of federal grants, GrantWatch provides a special search tab with close to 300 Federal Grant listings! It could be in the form of a grant or a cooperative agreement.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 6, 2024

Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of a grant reviewer to learn the ins and outs of what they look for in grant applications? Have you ever wondered what causes one reviewer to score a grant application high, while another receives a lower score? What makes each perspective differ?

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Allied Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The year brings with it several funding opportunities, including government grants, corporate sponsorships, venture capital, and small business loans. Understanding these avenues and staying informed about deadlines, eligibility requirements, and application processes will give you a competitive edge. Now is the time to take action.

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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. Or an advantage to experienced proposers. So how does asymmetric information work in the government grants space? Experienced proposers do. That’s why experienced proposers win.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Are you an organization in need of a grant? Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. However, you have to ensure that you do not harbor unrealistic initial expectations of what grants and funding agencies can provide. It should no longer be two pages.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Are you an organization in need of a grant? Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. However, you have to ensure that you do not harbor unrealistic initial expectations of what grants and funding agencies can provide. It should no longer be two pages.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Here's a breakdown of indirect costs in grant proposals: Direct Costs: These are expenses directly related to the specific project or activity for which the grant is sought. In grant proposals, organizations often include a request for funding to cover their indirect costs. Unlike those tied to direct costs (i.e.,

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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

No matter what you think about the United States government these days, one thing I hope we can all agree on is the transparency in which federal grants are shared. Let me count thy ways: Grant programs are listed in the appropriations act of each federal department as part of the annual budget process.

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GrantNews

MAY 31, 2024

On average, sources estimate that 1 in 7 applications are approved. So, how can you increase your odds of winning a grant? The database houses thousands of current grants and offers many search features, all geared to accomplish one thing: to help you improve your rate of success. Your application is sure to be be a slam dunk.

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Grant Training Center

APRIL 15, 2024

In subsequent blogs, I will comprehensively address each one: Increased Competition : As the demand for grant funding continues to rise, the competition among organizations and individuals seeking grants has become more intense. Currently, the funding levels for many federal grants is ranging around the 90 th percentile and above.

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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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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 translate this into the grantmaker’s form once released and also customize it to request what are eligible and allowable costs.

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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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Allied Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Though it may sound too good to be true, you can get a scholarship or a grant. The question is, how to get grants for college? Grants for College versus Scholarships When you are processing your college application, you may want to get funding for your tuition. These grants are given to students enrolled in schools.

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Allied Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Though it may sound too good to be true, you can get a scholarship or a grant. The question is, how to get grants for college? Grants for College versus Scholarships When you are processing your college application, you may want to get funding for your tuition. These grants are given to students enrolled in schools.

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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. What did they think was missing that could better align your proposal with the grant program?

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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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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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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. AGS blogs, funding alerts, and trainings are aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 20, 2024

Am I Guaranteed to Receive a Grant? Grants are never guaranteed. Grants are never guaranteed. However, hiring an experienced grant writer does increase the chances of being awarded a grant. Without a grant writer, the average is a 1 in 7 chance. How Much is it to Hire a Grant Writer?

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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. The intended objectives of the YHSI Grant Program focus on improving or establishing youth homelessness response systems.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 19, 2022

Word limits, character counts, and other application limitations can lead to laundry lists of statistics, according to Marilyn Stephens from the U.S. You can hear all about it in the latest episode of the Fundraising HayDay Podcast: Storytelling: The Power of One (podbean.com). Census Bureau.

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