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Foundation Grants vs. Government Grants: What the Millionaire Grant Lady Recommends

Millionaire Grant Lady

There are three main types of grants. Federal grants that come from the federal government. State and local government grants that come from your state and local governments. Private foundation grants that come from private foundations. However, federal grant funding is very hard to get.

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How Long Does It Take to Get Grant Money?

Millionaire Grant Lady

Winning grants is a multi-step process. Whether you’re applying for a foundation grant or a federal grant, it’s not something you can casually sit down and complete. For some foundations, their board of directors may only meet once in a calendar year. Other foundation grants promise you will hear back in two weeks.

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Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Success with a Grant Consultant: Here’s How

Millionaire Grant Lady

What does a grant consultant cost? The average cost of hiring a full-time grant writer can be upwards of $90,000 including salary and benefits. But maybe your team does not have any federal grant experience. In this case, you would want to select a grant consultant that could bring this skill to the table.

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5 Revenue Streams to Strengthen Nonprofit Sustainability

Ann Green's Nonprofit

This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. Create an event calendar to plan the timing of each fundraiser, including time before and after for event planning and follow-up.

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Cornerstone Montgomery

RBW Strategy

Challenge RBW Strategy first partnered with 2019 to support a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant application. The organization was new to federal grant-seeking and required additional support to ensure a successful submission.

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Your Comprehensive Nonprofit Guide to Getting Started with NEA Grants

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

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. I recommend starting on this part several months before the actual grant deadline.

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The Competitive Advantage and Head Start of Pre-planning for Large Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

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 also mark your calendars and join us for our December Lunch and Learn introduction t pre-planning. Learn more here.