Strategic Grants

MARCH 5, 2025

Last year the team at Strategic Grants helped write or critique close to 50 applications for the competitive Perpetual IPAP Grant. To understand gender-specific impacts Ask yourself: How might the proposed project affect different genders in unique ways? But, what do funders mean by this? women) is it also impacting men and boys?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 21, 2025

Whether you currently have a handle on your mission-critical tasks or need to outsource immediately, creating a request for proposals (RFP) sets the stage for finding the right skills at the right price. This level of specificity will help your nonprofit attract the most qualified proposals.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, especially during proposal development, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my 26+ years working in nonprofits. Yet, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. version launched in April of this year. “We

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 17, 2024

Ignoring the grant application requirements can get your application rejected. Are you looking for an expert to guide you through the foundation application process? Are you looking for an expert to guide you through the foundation application process? Who is reviewing your grant proposal? How do you serve them?

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RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For those who have spent countless hours preparing federal grant applications, you know that this isnt easy. You need to have a strong case statement and adequate responses to the narrative prompts in the application to ensure that you have justification for this funding. Seems like a win, right?

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 17, 2025

Your Next Grant Starts with the Right Preparation Crafting a winning grant proposal takes effort, planning, and the right support. A strong proposal depends on having the right information at hand and a clear strategy in place. 10 Steps to Strengthen Your Next Grant Proposal 1. That is why GrantWriterTeam is here for you.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Predictive Analytics : Grant seekers will use predictive analytics to identify potential funding opportunities and tailor proposals based on trends and funder preferences. Application Tracking : Enhanced tracking systems will provide real-time updates on the status of applications, deadlines, and funding opportunities.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 21, 2024

While I have not seen formal research on where a person’s eye travels when they first read a grant proposal, I paid attention to my habits and have generalized them to assist our clients. For example, in most of the grant proposals that we write, we include photos.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application. Here’s how nonprofits can measure and communicate impact and ROI effectively before they submit a proposal. cost per individual served).

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Sometimes, it can be frustrating when you find a grant that’s perfect for your needs, but the deadline has already passed and it’s too late to submit your grant proposal. GrantWatch has provided a list of some last chance grants whose application deadline is within the next week to ten days. Seize the Day!

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Greg Stanley at PEAK Grantmaking has argued that generative AI tools can streamline the grant application process by enabling grantmakers to summarize, categorize, and pre-screen applications and by making it easier for grantseekers to fill out application forms. Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant applications?

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Though there are challenges to meeting the criteria in order to apply for matching grants, the end result can yield a much greater return on the time and effort you put into writing and submitting this kind of grant proposal. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Successful applicants have the opportunity to receive financial support, business guidance and mentorship, and marketing and promotional support. Activities supported by this funding include improving overall financial health, increasing fundamental business finance knowledge and application, and strengthening the workforce.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If the foundation’s top grant is $5,000 and you ask for $25,000, you’re waving a huge red flag. * Is it consistent with instructions in the application guidelines? * Is it consistent with instructions in the application guidelines? The budget should mirror the proposal narrative. * Is it reasonable to support the program?

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

As grant directors, managers, and writers you need to understand what you are writing about in your proposals, especially if you aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. Are you prepared to remind those who hold the answers – or the planning process – that you both want the same thing – a strong proposal?

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For example, making grants more accessible by utilizing an online application process. For example, data found on a 990 report helps grant-seekers determination of how much to ask for in their proposal. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

Complicated Federal grant applications are also very complicated to complete, compile, and submit. Most federal grant applications are more than 100 pages long with attachments, and they require a significant amount of time to develop. In your application, you have to tell them you are going to do each of those three things.

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

The significant role foundations play in advancing the social good underscores the need to incorporate equitable and inclusive grant application and review practices. Anonymizing the process not only streamlines the application for grantseekers but also decreases reviewers’ workload and burnout. charitable giving.

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GrantNews

APRIL 17, 2024

2024 Government Grants Current Accepting Applications There are grants available to courts, IHEs, nonprofits, individuals, government agencies, and for-profits to address issues with the national court system. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Betsy Liley from Grateful Change Create a ‘Common Answer Library’ for Easier Applications Far and away, the biggest upgrade we’ve made to our grant writing at my organization is investing time in building and updating a “common answer library” on our shared drive. Good luck with your applications!

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

You must pay for a writer in advance before you turn in your proposal. A host of Nonprofits , Businesses , and Individuals are eligible to apply for grant funding but lack to resources to write the application. However, the total overall average cost for a grant proposal of 5 to 8 pages of narrative text is about $1,500.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, writing grant applications can be a very time-consuming and stressful process. Even the most experienced writer may feel pressure to be chosen by grant funders out of dozens or hundreds of applications. Investing your time, effort, and resources into writing a grant proposal can be frustrating if it doesn’t pay off.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 25, 2024

Every grant application needs to include a Problem or Needs Statement. It’s important to create a problem or needs statement before you write an effective proposal. It’s important to create a problem or needs statement before you write an effective proposal. Want to win the grant? What is a Needs Statement?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation application processes are often simpler than government grants, making them more accessible. This information is invaluable for crafting strong foundation grant proposals. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Funding sources can receive thousands of grant applications, so it is critical that you stand out. GrantWriterTeam has helpful grant writing tips for your application, you can submit grants with confidence. Do not fall into the temptation of using a template for grant proposals. Do not rush your grant application.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As a grant writer, it’s important that to have the focus and commitment necessary to bring together the various components required to adhere to the framework of the grant and while preparing an effective proposal to give any organization the best possibility of being awarded the grant. Empowering Technology to Improve Capacity!

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 21, 2024

The question is how can we apply these ideas to improving a proposal cover letter? Too often, I have seen people labor over a grant application and then – at the last minute – undercut their effort by signing the application or cover letter as if they just finished a penmanship class. ” I also use a Ms.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 11, 2024

One of the most important details to remember when writing a winning grant proposal is to show passion. For new grant writers, it can be tempting to create a template from which to base every grant proposal. For new grant writers, it can be tempting to create a template from which to base every grant proposal.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With a little research on a grant funder, grant-seekers can get a leg up and ensure their grant proposal stands out to grant-makers during the review process. In truth, this information also helps you make the determination of how much to ask for in your proposal. In truth, only the best grant proposals are considered for funding.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 16, 2024

Was your grant application rejected? To be honest, you should never be discouraged if a proposal is rejected. There are many reasons grant proposals are denied funding. In fact, they might help to increase the chances of your next grant application being awarded. The fact is, you will win some and you will lose some.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Quantum Technology : Opportunity for individuals, teams, and private entities to propose solutions using quantum technologies for a wide range of biomedical uses. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. And it’s all just an easy click away.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

This is a shame, because they might be interested in your program if they ever got the chance to hear about your work and review your proposal. Just as you shouldnt use AI to write your grant applications , you shouldnt use Google or AI to search for opportunities. Many foundations do not actually have websites for Google to crawl.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The grant application process necessitates a clear understanding of requirements and the impact of the proposed project on the community or field of study. Usually require a detailed proposal outlining the research goals. The objective is to facilitate projects that align with the funder’s goals and priorities.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

For example, scientific insights and policy proposals are best utilized if understood universally. In your grant application, provide a mission statement and outline a sustainable plan to maintain your project’s impact. Language is the root of communication and cultural identity.

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