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. Experienced proposers do. That’s why experienced proposers win. Finally, please subscribe to my Fund the Change blog, below. What is it?

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ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

In doing so, it seeks to give nonprofits a seat at the table and the ability to use their expertise, proven approaches, and institutional knowledge to shape federal policy. I’ve blogged on that before, here. This is the first grant competition for this program, and therefore qualifies for this exemption.

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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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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 28, 2023

I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. The following summarizes ways in which I try to make my proposals stand out. In a federal grant?

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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. In this post, we will look specifically at grant opportunities that are evaluated (at least in part) with the aid of a peer review panel (Note: Not all are evaluated in this way).

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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. This collaborative approach can lead to more innovative project ideas and well-rounded proposals.

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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

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. If you bring in an outside reader, ARC suggests that you “ask them to read the proposal quickly.

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

Each opportunity on the Grants Portal links to the state entity offering the grant, and grantseekers have to apply for a grant from the state entity offering the grant. The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is hosting webinars throughout 2022 to help grantseekers learn about federal grants.

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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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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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Grant Training Center

APRIL 15, 2024

New and seasoned grant writers are encountering increased challenges in seeking funding for their research and organizations. In this blog, I will briefly outline five of the most common barriers. Currently, the funding levels for many federal grants is ranging around the 90 th percentile and above.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 15, 2024

Securing funding through grants is a vital strategy for nonprofits striving to make a meaningful impact. However, the process of writing grant proposals can be complex and time-consuming. That's where a skilled grant writer comes in. Budget : Determine how much you can allocate for grant writing services.

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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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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Grant reviewers examine budgets to determine the overall quality and strength of a proposal, but differ on what makes a strong grant versus a mediocre one. “Their experience and expertise will strengthen your proposal and touch on the point.” Your grant-seeking success is our priority at GrantWriterTeam.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Put the two together, and you have a recipe for a successful proposal. We know how important data is for evaluation and outcomes in a proposal, but how do you take raw data and put it into a compelling, easy-to-read narrative for funders? The proposal could end up more distracting and confusing than just a narrative.

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Grants.gov

JULY 18, 2018

Whether you are writing an email, blog post, or lengthy proposal, you need to consider the question, “Who is my audience?” In the grants world, your audience will usually be the agency awarding funds and the people reviewing your application. Let’s recall the broader context of federal grants.

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Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 12, 2021

But because we share similar core values and goals, we’re able to put those differences to work and provide our clients with the best proposals we can. There’s also a fair bit of learning on the job that comes with grant writing. Remember your first federal grant proposal?

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. 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. Features of Project Proposal vs. a Research Proposal c.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

However, Cynthia Adams presented some interesting numbers showing that private foundation grants are not the entire picture. Also, federal grants are allocated nearly evenly for urban and rural areas. In the grant review process, for instance, a technology person now typically participates in the review process.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

Proposal deadline is April 29, 2024. Review the 2020 Census Bureau data on population at [link] to see if your proposed locations meet the rurality criteria. Review the SAIPE Poverty Data spreadsheet at [link] to see if your proposed locations meet the criteria. AGS offers a Federal Grants Training Series !

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

What did they think was missing that could better align your proposal with the grant program? Theres always a few sections of any RFA (especially 100+ page federal RFAs) that I tend to gravitate towards: proposal deadline, anticipated award amount, program purpose, eligibility, and the required attachments.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

The CGMS covers the lifecycle of federal grants, strongly emphasizing federal post-award management practices. Project Management Professional (PMP) Project management is another key skill for navigating multiple deadlines, facilitating teams in program design, and preparing collaborative proposals. There are 1.4

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g., finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). These indirect costs can be allocated to grant proposals. What are indirect costs? Choose not to use them altogether.

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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. Casey Foundation, WT Grant Foundation, and Brady Education Foundation—will award restricted funds for program evaluation.

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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. Proposals are due on Thursday, February 15, 2024, through Grants.gov. How do I learn more about federal grant proposal writing, so my application is more likely to be successful?

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Review NSF’s proposal and award policies and procedures guide (PAPPG) for detailed eligibility information. Proposals are due on January 17, 2024. How do I learn more about federal grant proposal writing, so my application is more likely to be successful? What are the program details? What if I am ready to apply?

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 18, 2023

While I am simplifying things here, the point is that each of the thresholds requires a different type of acquisition process whether it is a request for proposals (RFP) or review of quotes, or no review at all. the organization has no past performance related to federal grants or there have been some leadership changes).

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 31, 2025

In light of recent developments, the federal grant landscape has undergone significant changes, creating uncertainty for many researchers and institutions. The recent Executive Order signed on February 26, 2025, has introduced sweeping changes to how federal discretionary funding is managed.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Tracks include consulting, evaluation and collaboration, federal grants, grants management and budgets, proposal development and communications strategies, and prospect research and donor relations. Come “Check Out” one of our grant professional experts!

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ProposalPRO

JUNE 6, 2021

Nonprofit leaders have a unique opportunity to tell the Biden Administration how to make federal grants easier for them to win. They’re asking for up to 20 pages of original suggestions, backed where possible by data, in response to questions published in the Federal Register Notice. Proposals are due Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 26, 2025

However, with the current uncertainty in grant funding in the United States, you must present robust grant proposals to maximize your chances of securing funding. Lets explore top strategies you can use to connect with funders using your proposals to ensure you get the support you need to improve your school.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Former President Barak Obama once said: Elections have consequences and this is certainly true for recipients reliant on federal grants and loans. 20, 2025), Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government (Jan. 20, 2025), Unleashing American Energy (Jan.

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