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How Government Grants Are Changing Grant-Making Policies

GrantNews

In truth, this is one of the many reasons GrantWatch lists grants for nonprofits and businesses alike. Billions of dollars in Federal grants are awarded each year for programs and projects that benefit the public. This assistance is rooted in the Constitution and its call to “promote the general Welfare.”

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I Signed up for What?! A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness

Blackbaud

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

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Nonprofit Program Design and Winning Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

I started my career in federal grants, where program design was the #1 factor of success. For example, one federal SAMHSA grant was to provide substance abuse prevention to college students. I helped the client brainstorm other approaches to reach college students like social media and text messages.

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Best Scholarships for Adults: Opportunities for Your Education Journey

Allied Grant Writers

They are often need-based and can be awarded by the federal government, state governments, or private organizations. Federal grants, such as the Pell Grant, are a common funding source for many adult learners. They can be awarded based on merit, talent, or specific fields of study.

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Searching for Grant Opportunities Using Google

Peak Proposals

Use “awards” as a keyword. In addition to using the words “grant” and “funding opportunity” in your Google searches, it can also work well to search using the words “awards,” “grantees,” or recipients combined with the name of the funder. Search for government grant websites. Follow grantmakers on social media.

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Philanthropic Investments: Resources For New Grant-Makers

GrantNews

Grant-makers must promote new grants to ensure they receive grant applications from eligible grant-seekers. This ensures that grant funds are awarded to the cause they intended the grant for. Many qualified grant seekers are still overwhelmed by the grant process. Do not be cryptic.

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Grant Writing: How to Build Credibility with Your Budget Narrative

Grants.gov

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?