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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 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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Two Ways to Immediately Improve Your Nonprofits' Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

Well, when you are composing a proposal, you are making the case of why a funder should fund your cause. You need to persuade the reviewer to choose your application for funding, among many other worthy applications, with compelling language. You are explaining why your project or program is a worthy cause to support.

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Two Ways to Immediately Improve Your Nonprofits' Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

Well, when you are composing a proposal, you are making the case of why a funder should fund your cause. You need to persuade the reviewer to choose your application for funding, among many other worthy applications, with compelling language. You are explaining why your project or program is a worthy cause to support.

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8 Things to Know About Fiscal Sponsorships

Think and Ink Grants

This means if you are applying for a grant, fiscal sponsors are generally the lead applicant and are ultimately responsible for the grant. #2. The fiscal sponsor assumes responsibility for the grant. They receive the proceeds and sign the grant agreement with the funder. How do I find a fiscal sponsor?

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Six Lessons Your Mother Taught You That Also Apply to Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

Eat Your Dinner (and leave room for desert) Strategize how you would like to engage with your potential funding by building a relationship with a funder not just for the current RFP or funding cycle but future ones as well. Clean Your Room Reporting, lack of reporting, or mismanaging a grant is one of the fastest ways to lose funding.