Clairification

MARCH 3, 2025

For example, if you give out loans and grants, but dont modify your website messaging, will constituents believe your program is still robust given recent federal grant cutbacks? ‘Business as usual’ is not where our heads are at.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Before taking GPAs Next Level Federal Grants Training (NLFGT) course, my approach to federal grants could best be described as the sink or swim method. NLFGT is a year-long training course taught by the federal grant whisperer Cheryl Kester that is designed for both experienced and newbie grants professionals.

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Fluxx

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Selecting the right grant management system (GMS) is a critical decision for any government agency. With over $700 billion in federal grants awarded annually according to performance.gov, ensuring the effective management of these funds is paramount.

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ProposalPRO

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Ever read through a federal Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and exclaim, “What are these people thinking?” Finally, please subscribe to my Fund the Change blog, below. Subscribe Subscribe to receive actionable insights that can increase your ability to win federal grant funding. What is Public Comment?

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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

nonprofits, schools, higher education institutions, and healthcare organizations are currently navigating change or uncertainty related to federal funding. Federal Funding Landscape first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Fluxx

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Federal grants are a major funding source for a wide range of organizations, from scientific research to public health initiatives. However, managing such federal grants is complicated, especially for those who are new to the process.

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Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 7, 2024

Grant management is a key component to keeping your grant awards AND getting future grant awards. Join our conversation with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan of MyFedTrainer.com about all things grant management. So many people are focused on getting the grant.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach. Generally, grants for churches fall into several broad categories: 1.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 25, 2025

Keep reading to learn what financial reviews and audits entail, when to opt for one over the other, and how specialized fund accounting software can simplify and enhance these processes. But because the process isnt as in-depth as an audit, it doesnt require as much time from your team or your management to review and respond to the report.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

Nevada Grant Lab “A nonprofit corporation, started in 2020 with a vision to help nonprofits, local governments, and State agencies better access and maximize historically underutilized federal funding that can be used to build greater quality of life and opportunity for all Nevadans.” million grant award.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

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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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. The Top 10 Uniform Grant Guidance Updates Drum roll, please….

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Federal grants remain an important for government agencies who must apply a myriad of program initiatives to find solutions for social, economic, and scientific needs in their area of influence. Nonetheless, federal grants are not all the same.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

The National Endowment for the Arts (or “NEA”, for short) is the Federal funding agency for arts and culture organizations in the United States. They have several grant opportunities each year and most arts nonprofits usually want a piece of that pie. You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In the last five years, nonprofits have witnessed a significant upswing in the availability of federal funding. This trend is not limited to a specific size or experience level of nonprofits, as both large and small, experienced and new, are venturing into these funding opportunities.

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Although applying for federal grants may be tempting, they are definitely not for every nonprofit organization. Winning grants for nonprofits offered by government agencies do take time. Here are six clear signs that federal grants may not be for you - at least for now, anyway. You are self-funding your nonprofit.

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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. However, once you grasp the process, it becomes much more manageable.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 19, 2015

Do you intend to start a federal grant writing project? Compared to other types of grant requests, federal grants require more time, complexity, and preparation. Then, make sure you are aware of the following details first: 4 Things You Need to Know About Federal Grant Writing 1. What can I apply for?

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 19, 2015

Do you intend to start a federal grant writing project? Compared to other types of grant requests, federal grants require more time, complexity, and preparation. Then, make sure you are aware of the following details first: 4 Things You Need to Know About Federal Grant Writing 1. What can I apply for?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction to Grants A grant is a financial award provided by government agencies, foundations, or other organizations to support specific projects or initiatives. Unlike loans, grants do not require repayment, making them a valuable resource for those looking to fund various ventures.

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Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 20, 2025

In October 2024, the latest changes to the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (also known as 2 CFR Part 200 or Uniform Guidance) went into effect. Many changes were beneficial to grantees. Many changes were beneficial to grantees.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 13, 2023

For the second time in three years , Millionaire Grant Lady has won a $1.5 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMHSA ) to help a Texas-based organization respond to the opioid crisis. Federal grants are also the most competitive, complex, and difficult to receive.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded. Recognized as a leading industry educational output, this work was featured at the 2023 GPA Grant Summit in a co-led presentation, The 4M Model: Determining when Grants Should and Should Not be Used to Fund Your Program.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Effective management of government grants requires a software capable of handling all the intricacies and strenuous demands involved in grant management. Federal grants account for 40% of government sources of funding.

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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 4, 2024

In the realm of federal grants and education service grants, timing is everything. Securing funding through grants demands foresight and meticulous planning, often long before the grant cycle officially opens. A savvy grant writer can leverage past cycles to anticipate forthcoming opportunities.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

With the windfall of federal funds flowing down from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), new grant programs announcements are constantly popping up and shifting carefully planned annual funding strategies. The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

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ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

and the speed with which policy is sometimes translated into Notices of Funding Opportunities or NOFOs. Grant writers – have you ever seen language like this in a NOFO, issued under a heading that reads: Waiver of Proposed Rulemaking? This is the first grant competition for this program, and therefore qualifies for this exemption.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

Whether you want to hear about product updates like automated payments and AI or brush up on fund accounting best practices, you don’t want to miss these bbcon 2024 financial management sessions. This includes Expense Management, Purchase Requests, WebPurchasing, and Approval Workflows.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding its significance can equip organizations with the necessary knowledge to secure funding and effectively empower their causes. Importance of Local Grant Money for Non-Profit Organizations Non-profit organizations often face financial constraints that hamper their ability to deliver services or projects.

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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. Don’t get me wrong.

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A Grant Manager's Guide to Internal Controls Did you know, $600 billion is awarded each year in federal grants?? How do they impact your grants and your organization? They assure reasonable accuracy, validity, and reliability of financial management, program, and other information. So, what are they?

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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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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I have been in chat rooms and webinars with people who are new to the grants profession and have been asked to stand up the grants management function for their organization. I spent many years as a successful grant professional and managed grants that were not from public sources.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 26, 2024

The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor. Audit teams would then be caught off guard, unaware of either newly implemented accounting systems, new chart of accounts, or changes in processes and management roles.

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Grant Consulting Services

AUGUST 31, 2023

The grant lifecycle is an all-encompassing process that needs to be properly managed in order for all parties involved to be successful. Consider the grant award to be a partnership between the funder and your organization. So, how do we manage grants? What is Grant Management? So where do you start?

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Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Adult students often possess strong time management and problem-solving skills, which can enhance their academic performance and contribute positively to group projects and collaborations with independent students. They are often need-based and can be awarded by the federal government, state governments, or private organizations.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The Resource Gap in Rural Funding. If your charity or library happens to be located in rural America, it's not your imagination that it is harder to get grant funding in rural locations. The nonprofit Bridgespan Group did a special post-recession report on overcoming the resource gap in rural funding.

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