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. The budget narrative – sometimes called the budget justification or budget detail – can also benefit from a skilled wordsmith. What Is a Budget Narrative?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. By John Killoran Leaders across the nonprofit sector face a common challenge: striving to serve a growing community of beneficiaries with constrained budgets. The good news?

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

How will the program continue after the grant concludes? Use the RBW Strategy Risk Assessment Questionnaire for Government Grants to guide specific considerations on executing a federal grant award, including subrecipient monitoring, financial integrity, and recipient oversight capacity.

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ProposalPRO

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I get that it makes your grant more competitive. You put the SF 424 to the side because, hey, that can wait, and double-check allowable expenses before working on that proforma budget. And, if you’re in the government grants space, like me, you might further indulge in acronyms, perhaps printing out the NSF E.H.R.

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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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GrantNews

MAY 24, 2024

When discussing grants, it is important to consider the various types of funding sources that provide them. While the government is a commonly known funding source, it actually accounts for less than 30% of all grants. Federal Government Grants Federal grants draw from U.S.

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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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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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GrantNews

JANUARY 4, 2024

This is something you will need to know if you’re interested in securing federal funding for a project or program. Due to the importance of federal grants, GrantWatch provides a special search tab with close to 300 Federal Grant listings! It could be in the form of a grant or a cooperative agreement.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. From required statements of financial position and budgets to dashboards that compare your revenue streams over time, you often share your financial stories through your reports. Can’t Make It to Seattle?

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities.

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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. There are three primary factors that influence the evaluation budget: program, evaluation design, and reporting/dissemination.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Although government grants are still big money , organizations should keep in mind you likely have less than a 50% chance of winning a grant. 2) Submit at Least Three Grant Applications The more applications you submit, the greater the likelihood of being awarded a grant. Pro Tip: If you dont qualify, dont apply.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities.

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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. You can translate this into the grantmaker’s form once released and also customize it to request what are eligible and allowable costs.

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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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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

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Importance of Grant Funding Grant funding plays a significant role in enabling individuals and organizations to achieve their goals without incurring debt. Many non-profit organizations rely heavily on grant funding to sustain their operations and deliver services to the community.

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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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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Grant-seekers are often surprised to learn that anyone can apply for a grant. While grant applications may require additional items like a budget, a grant application is normally just a series of questions to be answered in your own words. Ensure Eligibility – Are You Grant-Ready?

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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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The Fundraising Coach

JULY 29, 2024

School grants are an opportunity that you may not have experience with. Instead of soliciting individual donors to make gifts to your school, you’ll submit a grant application to a grantmaker or grantmaking organization. They’ll review it and then approve or deny your request for their grant. State grants.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 6, 2024

A Grant Reviewer’s Inside Perspective There are typically very specific reasons why grants fail to get funded, and those reasons can go well beyond poor program design or not following the rules. The 21st Century Learning Grant is, perhaps, one of the largest federal after-school program grants in the nation.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. One of the requirements of the bill is that evaluation criteria (weve often written about evaluations ) be published in the RFP, although many federal grant-making agencies already do so.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 28, 2025

That’s why we search government sites for current grants and list them in our database. Our government grant listings are split into three categories for your convenience: federal , state , and local. We also offer a number of tools and clear guidelines to make it easier for all our grant seekers to apply.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

No matter what you think about the United States government these days, one thing I hope we can all agree on is the transparency in which federal grants are shared. Let me count thy ways: Grant programs are listed in the appropriations act of each federal department as part of the annual budget process.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Importance of Grant Funding Grant funding serves as a crucial resource for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals pursuing particular projects. Each grant may have specific themes or target populations, so thorough research is essential.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 16, 2024

When well-structured, this document can help you accurately track your income and expenses to streamline budgeting and financial reporting. A chart of accounts (COA) is the foundation for all financial reporting. It is a list that details your nonprofit’s financial accounts to organize your most essential financial data.

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Grants Plus

JANUARY 19, 2024

But with scarce resources and uncertain outcomes, you may question whether it is worth the hassle for your next government grant. Since our founding in 2007, Grants Plus has helped hundreds of nonprofits to secure over $150 million in government grant funding. It really is a pleasure working with all of you!

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 20, 2024

Am I Guaranteed to Receive a Grant? Grants are never guaranteed. However, hiring an experienced grant writer does increase the chances of being awarded a grant. Without a grant writer, the average is a 1 in 7 chance. How Much is it to Hire a Grant Writer? Most grant writers typically start at $40 per hour.

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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. Assess your organization’s past performance with grants. What grants has it received and how were they funded? Who implemented the program/grant funded activities?

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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. There are the four tabs of content.

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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. Point to exact spots that could use improvement.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The main purposes of grants include: Supporting charitable causes Encouraging research and development Promoting educational opportunities Funding community development projects It is important for potential applicants to recognize the true intent behind grants. For further guidance, check our article on budgeting for grants.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding the Power of Local Grant Money Local grant money serves as a vital resource for non-profit organizations striving to enhance their community impact. Capacity Building Grants can provide resources for training, staffing, and development, enhancing the organization’s overall capability to fulfill its mission.

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