RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Since the original Uniform Grant Guidance was issued in 2014, federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors have grumbled about the confusing jargon, lack of clarity, and general “squishiness” about some of the guidance’s language and how it applies to all recipients of federal funding. Plus, there’s more….

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Beginning in 2013, the AAMC first contracted with RBW Strategy to provide supplemental grant writing support during an especially busy time to increase staff capacity. This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded. The grants office consists of just two staff members.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

It would be better if one or two nonprofits fail because of a large jury award, than the entire nonprofit sector lose its ability to be insured. Many nonprofits continued to operate and provide essential direct services for the most vulnerable, but terminated top leadership and others since funds were short. No concerns were raised.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Grant funding helps spur progress in gaining parity and further strengthens the evolving role of women entrepreneurs in our overall society. Awards, Fellowships, and Internships for Women Entrepreneurs $75,000 awards/$35,000 fellowships/$25,000 grants to researchers to advance dermatology studies and for career development.

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GrantNews

MAY 31, 2024

Want to know your chances of being awarded grant funding? And finally, even if potentially eligible, the funding source might have had other funding priorities at the time the request was made. Finally, apply as early as possible so your proposal is given priority and ultimately awarded grant funding.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

To do that, you need to clearly define why your organization needs funding. A host of Nonprofits , Businesses , and Individuals are eligible to apply for grant funding but lack to resources to write the application. This will help assure proper consideration when you submit your grant for funding.

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Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

and how they impact students, families, and public funding in general. But there is limited conversation about how schools must adapt to accept these funds. How do you factor state-funded scholarships or school vouchers into your financial aid program? How do you receive and allocate those funds in the business office?

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GiveSmart

MARCH 20, 2024

We’re highlighting a year of growth, peer-to-peer wins, f undraising event success , industry trends, Community Award winners, top resources, and more. Measuring impact is crucial for nonprofit organizations to demonstrate the effectiveness of their fundraising programs, attract funding, and make the impossible, possible.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In essence an RFP is a solicitation released by a funding agency who has money to donate to a good cause. Below is a sample list of grants and contracts currently offering an RFP. There are also contracts for services to eligible nonprofits to oversee and run facilities for adults with serious mental illness. And the best part?

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GrantNews

APRIL 25, 2024

Researching and applying for grant funding can take dedication, time and effort. This kind of funding often has strings attached. Also, once a grant is awarded, do NOT sit around and wait for the funds to be ‘immediately’ issued. Entrepreneurs often wonder: Am I eligible for a business grant? Do not give up!

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 20, 2024

However, hiring an experienced grant writer does increase the chances of being awarded a grant. It’s important to note that grant funds cannot be used to pay the grant writer, so you must cover this expense upfront before submitting the proposal. However, grant makers generally make funding decisions within 3 to 6 months.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

Corporations are expected to take a stance on social issues, and the government contracts out some social services to nonprofits. About 22% of foundations’ grant dollars go to funding general operating support, totaling $12.8 billion in funding. Overall, general support is the second-most-funded support strategy.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Private and independent schools rely on tuition to fund operations. Without the steady cash flow of tuition, schools might not meet budget, payroll may need to be sourced from other funds, and the ability to maintain academic and extracurricular programs may suffer. Funds are placed in FDIC-insured custodial accounts.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

GrantWatch knows that a well-crafted Letter of Intent (LOI) is often your first step to securing vital grant funding. Letter of Interest or Letter of Inquiry Often times funding sources want a heads-up about how many organizations plan on applying for a grant or contract so that they can hire a review staff in advance of the grant deadline.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We often work closely with other units in our organizations to manage grant-funded projects successfully and effectively. This means we need to be conversant with funding rules from a wide range of sources—federal, state, and private organizations. For example, the documents might include your award letter plus an FAQ and a handbook.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. Organization-wide, M&G cost must be allocated to each program according to its size—whether or not there is funding to cover it.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

The 99%, i.e. the rest of us ordinary mortals, have traditionally been the largest source of funding for American nonprofit organizations, the reliable backbone of philanthropy ever since the pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, and probably before. So how do we make sure that our funding base is balanced to represent the 99% as well as the 1%?

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 26, 2023

county, city, state), Indian tribes, or tribal organizations (as such terms are defined in section 5304 of title 25), community-based public and private non-profit entities, or programs operated by or in accordance with a contract or award with the Indian Health Service, or other public or private non-profit entities.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’ve got to use funds wisely, aligning with your mission and honoring donor intentions. Know Your Funding Types One of the first steps to strong nonprofit financial management is to understand your funding sources and how they affect your financial planning and reporting. Smart money moves are vital for nonprofits.

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GrantNews

APRIL 4, 2024

Library Grants, In-kind Donations and Awards In-kind book donations to schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. Grants will be awarded to the schools with the most creative and meaningful initiatives. Funding is for the purpose of installing solar panels.

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GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

While forming a nonprofit can be a long and stressful process, we hope this list brings some clarity to what costs you will need to set aside to adequately fund your nonprofit venture. This will include money for payroll, benefits, payroll taxes and contract employees. Funding offsets start-up costs. Do not be discouraged.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Grant-funded nonprofits know compliance isn’t a nice-to-have. If all your Ts aren’t crossed and your Is aren’t dotted on your grant reporting, your chances of repeat funding from that entity are low. When your accounting system is not built to handle restricted funding , each report can feel like a fire drill. It’s a must-have.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The topic is research funding. Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. In this post, we share what we’ve learned about finding research funding based on our experience working with faculty at US-based universities.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The budget portion of grants are written based on today’s pricing for funding that may not come to fruition for six months (or longer). But after funds are awarded, some are tempted to “pivot” on where and how to use the funds to fit the current needs. Let’s review GPA’s guidance on the solicitation and use of funds: 10.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Donor-advised funds are a common tool used by donors or investors to make charitable gifts to nonprofit organizations. This blog post will talk about what a donor-advised fund is, how investors are using them, and what this means for nonprofits. What is a donor-advised fund and why does it matter?

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. Organization-wide, M&G cost must be allocated to each program according to its size—whether or not there is funding to cover it.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

Awards range from $50,000 to $1million and there is a three-year period of performance beginning the date the funds are released. Each applicant must provide evidence of its legal capacity to contract with the Rural Utilities Service to obtain the grant and comply with all applicable requirements, in accordance with 7 CFR part 1734.4(a).

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

And it is important to clarify your thinking as you consider establishing a solid grants program for 2017 and into 2018, especially in this time of uncertainty around government funding. So, how does a nonprofit find funding to keep the lights on and grow the programs? Learn More About Finding Grant Funding with These Great Webinars.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 16, 2023

AFOSR expects to award grants for this initiative, with a maximum funding amount of $1,000,000 per year per award, for a duration of up to five years. The initial period is set for three years, which will be incrementally funded by a consortium comprising AFOSR, AFRL/RI, and AFRL/RX.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 11, 2024

An RFP, or Request for Proposal, is a tool that a funding source uses to attract proposals that align with their interests. An RFP will also list more general information such as deadline dates, terms of contract, and the estimated size of the grant. What Is an RFP? Your grant-seeking success is our priority at GrantWriterTeam.

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Grant Training Center

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) are the best mechanisms toward this effort and are often referred to as the nation’s largest sources of early stage/high risk funding for start-ups, small businesses, and sub-contracting agencies (usually higher education).

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Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 15, 2023

Who has received previous funding? What is the likelihood of getting funded based on the history of the grant? Managing the Award: The grant is awarded! Confirming the award: The grant professional ensures the award information is received and distributed across the organization. Now the real work begins.

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Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 30, 2023

Grants may cost more to secure than other types of fundraising, but they are a vital part of the nonprofit's funding mix. An excellent contracted grant professional can handle the bulk of the grant work, freeing your staff to do mission-critical tasks. Most grant professionals (74%) are internal employees of organizations.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 30, 2024

But for those who have limited or no vision, it is vital that funding is available. Level one translates every printed character, while level two contains contractions and letter combinations. Below, you will find some grants available for braille-related literacy and/or funding assistance for visually impaired individuals.

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Grant Writer Team

AUGUST 23, 2023

This curriculum will detail what the students will be taught, with grant funds. Just one more thing the funding source may request (if the grant is an educational grant). A grant writer can help you locate federal, state & local grants as well as find foundation grants and contracts. They are out there!

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 27, 2024

QA/QI is also a criterion funders often use in reviewing and selecting grant application requests to fund. Early career experiences supporting corporate responses to competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities for business contracts provided insights into how to read, understand, and respond to RFPs.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Grant Ethics for Consultants Session 8 of the Ethics Series While all nonprofit professionals have many ethical issues to consider as they conduct pre-award and post-award grant activities, grant consultants have additional areas of which to be mindful because they run their own businesses instead of being an employee of nonprofit.

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