Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage. How do compliance requirements impact the grant application stage? The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Challenge While the AAMC is a large organization with large federal and foundation grants supporting several key initiatives, they comprise only a small percentage of the overall organization budget. The grants office consists of just two staff members.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Creating Ethical Grant Budgets and Sustainability Plans Session 6 of the Ethics Series For many organizations, a federal grant will be a significant expansion to an existing program or the initial funding for a program that does not yet exist. 4.10, 6.3,

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Grants Plus

MAY 17, 2024

When fiscal year budgeting hits full swing, many nonprofits are faced with a common and complex challenge: how to best allocate their limited funds, not only for immediate needs but also for organizational sustainability.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 15, 2024

Consider the following: Type of Grants : Are you looking for someone with experience in federal grants, private foundations, or corporate sponsorships? Project Scope : Will the grant writer need to handle a single proposal or manage an entire grant program?

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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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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all. When you are in a good place to apply for federal grants, the information you've absorbed here will keep you on the right path. For those of you who don’t know, I recommend reading up on grant readiness, particularly if you are a newer or smaller nonprofit.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

I do not claim to have all the answers, but after two decades of grant writing, I know a thing or two about how funders operate. And like most grant professionals, I have thoughts and feelings on how this world of philanthropy can improve. Federal grants often require hours and hours of work to assemble a proposal.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. Since nonprofit organizations often run on tight budgets, this increase in staff costs will undoubtedly put further strain on already stretched budgets.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

But I did not fully understand the amount of work it would take to stand up a new grants management function for an organization. To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness. Grant readiness is your organization’s ability to apply for, manage and report on funding.

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The Fundraising Coach

JULY 29, 2024

In this guide, we’ll take a look at why your K-12 school should apply for grants and discuss three top tips for your grant application. Reasons to Apply for School Grants Although the grant writing process can be long and arduous, there are many reasons why schools across the country apply for them regularly.

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Grant Training Center

APRIL 15, 2024

In subsequent blogs, I will comprehensively address each one: Increased Competition : As the demand for grant funding continues to rise, the competition among organizations and individuals seeking grants has become more intense. Currently, the funding levels for many federal grants is ranging around the 90 th percentile and above.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Capacity Building : Many grants include resources for improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Types of Grants Available for Nonprofits 1. Government Grants Government grants are a significant funding source for many nonprofits: Federal Grants : Offered by U.S.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

These competitive advantages in grant-seeking for large grants (federal grants, state grants, and yes, even large foundation grants) are the act of pre-planning. Learn more about that 30 minute FREE session here.

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

California Libraries Learn (CALL) , a collaborative project of the California Library Association and the California State Library , provides continuing education and professional development for California library staff, including support with grant writing or other library topics. The series is presented by Assel Grant Services.

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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. Grant writing is not a solo sport. Keep the big picture in mind.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

A fellow staff member presented me with a Federal grant proposal she had been working on for a couple of months. As I looked through a very well-written application, I came to the budget page which committed our organization to several hundred thousand dollars of cost share. How do you choose which grants to chase?

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Department of Veterans Affairs Session 12 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the VA works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

ACF – Administration for Children & Families Session 11 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the ACF works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

NEA – National Endowment for the Arts Session 10 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the NEA works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities.

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Grants.gov

APRIL 2, 2018

We have developed the following tips to help applicants (especially those new to the federal grant application process) demystify the FOA and position themselves for a solid submission: 1) Register with Grants.gov and assign roles to your team before digging into an FOA or creating a workspace.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

The percentage, known as the indirect cost rate, is established by the organization based on its accounting and budgeting guidelines. When including indirect costs in a grant proposal, it's essential to: Define Indirect Costs: Be transparent and clearly explain what the indirect costs cover and how they were calculated.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 20, 2024

Am I Guaranteed to Receive a Grant? Grants are never guaranteed. Even if you already have a specific grant in mind, many grant writers request a lead time of two weeks for foundation grants and 30 to 45 days for federal grants, although these timeframes can vary based on the circumstances.

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Grant Geek

MARCH 7, 2023

Due April 18, 2023 GrantWriters.net is the #1 Source for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program Grant Proposal Writing. TPP grant proposals are enormous and complex. Between the forms, narrative, budget, and partner documentation, it would take a whole ream of paper to print. TPP is not a weekend or DIY project.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Now that we have an understanding of who offers grants (and what some of the attached strings mean), let’s move onto our next question. There are several different ways to find grant prospects. Because I know that many nonprofits operate on tight budgets, I’ll give you the free sources first. How do I find them?

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Allied Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Grants can be provided by any of the following: Federal government State government College or career school Private or nonprofit organization Specifically, the United States Department of Education (ED) offers various federal grants. These grants are given to students enrolled in schools. Know your needs.

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Allied Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Grants can be provided by any of the following: Federal government State government College or career school Private or nonprofit organization Specifically, the United States Department of Education (ED) offers various federal grants. These grants are given to students enrolled in schools. Know your needs.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 6, 2024

What Grant Reviewers Look For 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. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee that grants will be awarded as a result of this information.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

A federal grant serves neither as technical support nor as a financial assistance. Because public grants are bigger, free money can cover the majority of the applicant’s expenses. Depending on the budget presented on the proposal and the overall project, the funder can opt to support all types of costs as indicated.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

A federal grant serves neither as technical support nor as a financial assistance. Because public grants are bigger, free money can cover the majority of the applicant’s expenses. Depending on the budget presented on the proposal and the overall project, the funder can opt to support all types of costs as indicated.

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Grants Plus

JANUARY 19, 2024

An informed consultant can help you assess your budgets and expenses to ensure you request the most funding possible. Align goals Ensure you understand the goals of the government agency and specific grant, as well as those of your own agency. Thousands of dollars are regularly left on the table due to lack of due diligence.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

These are summary, introduction, need/problem, objectives and outcomes, program plan, capacity, evaluation plan, budget, and sustained impact. As for the budget, provide a realistic one. Determine how you will be able to continue to produce impact beyond the period of grant funding. Review the calculations and budget lines.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

These are summary, introduction, need/problem, objectives and outcomes, program plan, capacity, evaluation plan, budget, and sustained impact. As for the budget, provide a realistic one. Determine how you will be able to continue to produce impact beyond the period of grant funding. Review the calculations and budget lines.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

It's because they have smaller budgets. Those smaller budgets translate to smaller staff sizes or heavier reliance on volunteers for all facets of program management, which result in less consistency in grantseeking. So, what does this consistent but bold grant management strategy have to do with age? Corporate Grants.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Understanding Proposal Budgets a. Budget Preparation and Review b. Key Budgeting Concepts VI. Creating a Realistic Timeline for Preparing Your Grant Proposal a. Preliminary Tasks Before You Begin Writing b. How Long Does It Take to Write a Grant Proposal? Challenging Funding Situations a.

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ProposalPRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Federal agencies are working on structural issues that will affect grant-making, grant management, and grant-writing for many years to come. Its goal is to facilitate the use of data and evidence in policymaking and program evaluation across the federal government.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As we look ahead to potential shifts in the political landscape, nonprofits must prepare for how changes in the federal government could impact fundraising and grant writing. Below, we explore some of the key areas that nonprofits should keep in mind for grant writing and overall fundraising strategies.

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