Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I don’t mean to infer that reading grants is boring, and I’m not promoting performance-enhancing drugs. 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.

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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. Below, we continue our grant writing series with tips for defining and projecting the impact of a proposed project. Such panels provide their evaluations to the federal grant-making agency’s staff.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Beginning in 2013, the AAMC first contracted with RBW Strategy to provide supplemental grant writing support during an especially busy time to increase staff capacity. This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded.

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Grants.gov

MARCH 27, 2019

In this space, we have previously shared tips about the pre-writing phase of completing a federal grant application – for example, the importance of reading (and re-reading) the grant announcement, and the importance of understanding the criteria by which your application will be evaluated.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For a long time, I struggled with my work as a grant professional. I loved tackling a challenging federal grant proposal. Managing federal grants was my jam – I loved putting my organizational skills to work and totally geeked out about a well-put-together 3-ring binder. The post Grant Pros: What is Your Why?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Recently, I attended MyFedTrainer ’s Grant Writing Boot Camp (GWBC) hosted by our team’s founder and President, Diane H. Having written many federal grants in the past, I was excited to hear insights from another seasoned grant professional. Grant writing is not a solo sport! Leonard, GPC, RST.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 18, 2023

What does this have to do with winning grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)? In a significant change in federal grant-making opportunities and requirements, grant seekers for BIL funding must prove that at least 40% of their projects benefit underserved communities. Quite a bit.

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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 19, 2022

If fractured fairy tales aren’t getting you the storytelling advice you are seeking, try this real-life advice on storytelling from two very wise but very different sources—a nationally renowned fundraising trainer and consultant T. And isn’t securing more transformational grants the happy ending we all want? Census Bureau.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Instead of hiring a full-time grant writer or doing it themselves, nonprofits can hire a grant consultant. Benefits of hiring a grant consultant: Immediate access to skilled, certified grant writer It can take 6 months or more to hire a full-time grant writer, but you can start working with a grant consultant today.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 2, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that our grant writing consultancy team has grown by three exceptional grant writers and a digital marketing and sales assistant! With this expansion, we are now able to accept new clients who are seeking to secure grants to support their projects, organizations, and initiatives.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

At our most recent Grant Writing Made Easy workshop, we did a deep dive into nonprofit program budgets. Other than Personnel (OTPS): All expenses outside of personnel costs and fringe benefits, including the following: Consultants Training Equipment Rental Supplies Meeting Expenses Travel. Step 1: Adhere to the requirements.

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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

JANUARY 20, 2023

Or is it that daunting multimillion-dollar, multi-year Federal grant? Suppose you’re a member of the Grant Professionals Association or the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Peer-to-Peer Consulting: Sometimes, a great project or client comes along at a not-so-great time.

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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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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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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 Writer Team

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Depending on your location, these grants may be available to businesses in specific industries, such as tourism, agriculture, or technology. Local grants tend to have less competition than federal grants, making them an attractive option for entrepreneurs seeking more accessible funding.

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Think and Ink Grants

AUGUST 19, 2024

The federal grant season is here, and many grant writers and nonprofit leaders find the prospect of writing federal grants intimidating. Some believe that federal grants are complex and challenging to navigate. What successful tips have you discovered when writing federal grants?

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Grants are time-consuming, very competitive, and after all the time, money, and energy spent writing grants, there is no guarantee that your nonprofit will be awarded. However, for funders who are open to some relationship cultivation, these tips have worked well for many of our clients at Think and Ink Grants.

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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 27, 2021

Here are four mistakes to avoid when writing a grant yourself: Trying to write a grant in a silo Writing a grant takes coordination between your Board of Directors, Executive Director, program leads, and those responsible for finance and accounting. Don't beat yourself up over it.

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Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 12, 2021

Sometimes, it can be hard to remember why we love doing this work in the first place, which is why we thought International Grant Professionals Day was the perfect time to reflect on why we’re still grateful to be grant professionals—even when times get a little strange. Remember your first federal grant proposal?

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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. No matter your certification aspirations related to the grants profession, AGS has live and on-demand training to support preparation and continuing education requirements.

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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.

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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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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

Although I had several years of writing for running magazines under my belt, I had never written a single grant application, never mind the additional work of tracking program/project progress and doing the majority of the follow up and reporting work once the funding had come in. How do you choose which grants to chase?

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Sharpshooter Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This works whether you seek grants for a single organization or if you are a consultant with multiple clients. BASIC Index Cards: When I started out as a consultant and only had two clients, I kept lots of vault information on index cards that I stored in my top desk drawer. Here is a six-step guide.

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