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Building Strong Communities with Municipal Grants

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It’s no wonder that municipal governments help to create strong, cohesive communities! Municipalities Grants, In-kind Support and Contracts for Services Community Service Projects : In-kind grants of volunteer services to government entities, tribal governments, community-based organizations, to benefit local communities.

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Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising

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It also highlights how good practices in governance and fiduciary duties can foster more collaboration, accountability, and effective decision making. Strategies for strengthening nonprofit board governance A nonprofit governing board has a legal obligation to oversee management of the organization. Ready to learn more?

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9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant

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Although government grants are still big money , organizations should keep in mind you likely have less than a 50% chance of winning a grant. These include state and local governments, foundation and corporate grant opportunities, individual contracts, and all federal grant-making agencies.

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Where Does Grant Funding Come From?

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These sources fall into three main categories: foundations , corporations , and government agencies. Government Federal, state, and local governments. Government grants come from tax revenues and budget allocations. The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds.

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Should Your Nonprofit Pursue Another Government Grant?

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By: Laura Altieri According to the National Council of Nonprofits, more than 30% of nonprofit revenues come from government grants and contracts. However, if your organization has already gone through the process of securing government grants, you are no stranger to the complexities and resource-intensive nature of the endeavor.

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Women Entrepreneurs and the Power of Business Grants

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The purpose is to help small businesses increase capacity, acquire development assistance, and compete for government contracts. Mentorship Program : Opportunity for small businesses to participate in a mentorship program.

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10 Grants for Women-Led Businesses!

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The purpose is to help small businesses increase capacity, acquire development assistance, and compete for government contracts. Mentorship Program : Opportunity for small businesses to participate in a mentorship program.

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