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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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Since the original Uniform Grant Guidance was issued in 2014, federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors have grumbled about the confusing jargon, lack of clarity, and general “squishiness” about some of the guidance’s language and how it applies to all recipients of federal funding.

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

So how does asymmetric information work in the government grants space? Same Information, Different Understanding Uncle Sam provides information about grants for free. You have access to the grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), application instructions, forms, Frequently Asked Questions, and webinars.

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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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Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Federal funding policies have changed. Nonprofits need to understand how these changes will impact funding and what steps they should take now. This article answers pressing questions, provides next steps, and shares how Instrumentl can help.

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Elevate

MARCH 4, 2025

For many nonprofits, federal grants and contracts are just one part of their larger revenue profile. With the news to date this year dominated by updates regarding reductions in federal funding, little advice is available about how policy change at the federal level contributes to changes in private funding priorities and availability.

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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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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The topic is research funding. Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. In addition, we hope you’ll share in the comment section any tips you have for finding research funding. Urgent Funding Needs V.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, Rural Utilities Services’ Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program is accepting applications for equipment, software, and other technological needs to provide education and medical services to remote areas with populations of 20,000 and under.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Planning and partnership activities grants have a maximum award of $400,000. The maximum award for data activities grants is $300,000. CES activities grants have a maximum award of $200,000. CES activities grants have a maximum award of $200,000. an entire state).

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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? As a grant manager, it is important that you understand your role and have proper procedures in place for excellence in grants management.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Funding Alert! Review NSF’s proposal and award policies and procedures guide (PAPPG) for detailed eligibility information. There are several types of funding that correspond with those goals. Grants are primarily divided into two tracks within the IUSE program. What are the program details? Start preparing for next year!

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I spent many years as a successful grant professional and managed grants that were not from public sources. But managing publicly funded grants is not the same. I had to flesh out the grants management infrastructure for federal and other public funds. How were financial reports generated?

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AmpliFund

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Grant professionals from various sectors turned to AmpliFund this year for guidance on grants best practices, ensuring they’re in the best position to stay compliant, and resources to help them understand Federal funding. Read more #2 – Can You Use Your ARPA Funding for Technology Procurement?

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The focus of most organizations is getting grant funding in the door. New (and don’t forget about the renewal) funding is attractive and necessary. Each string represents a critical compliance element necessary to manage grant awards, which is especially true for federal grant management.

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is hosting webinars throughout 2022 to help grantseekers learn about federal grants. Sessions focus on pre-planning steps, such as finding grants that fit, building partnerships, designing projects, and developing effective budgets.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Too often, grant management is seen as a scary, messy aspect of grant funding, and we have a vague understanding of the requirements or components. In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails.

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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. 4.10, 6.3, points in Category 1.B

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you have ever flinched at the mention of policies and procedures, conflict of interest, or grant reporting, we may be able to help take the fear out of grant management. Too often, grant management is seen as scary and messy, with staff hesitant to learn because they may uncover more than they know how to handle.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 21, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB), an agency within the Executive Office of the President, issues government-wide grants-related guidance for federal departments and agencies and is responsible for the maintenance of this document. Before 2013, federal grant requirements were located in multiple OMB circulars.

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Grant Consulting Services

AUGUST 31, 2023

Because nonprofits rely on grant funding, systems must be in place to properly manage and maintain that funding as part of the grant lifecycle. So, how do we manage grants? What is Grant Management? More often than not, management is required for multiple grants simultaneously! So where do you start?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding Grants What Are Grants? Grants are funds provided by government bodies, private foundations, or corporations to support specific projects, initiatives, or organizations. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be repaid, making them a valuable resource for those seeking financial assistance.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

With this grant management series, I aim to outline some of the commonly seen issues and provide resources to learn more. Check out the previous posts on conflict of interest policies and procedures and time and effort ! These indirect costs can be allocated to grant proposals. What are indirect costs?

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

Did you know that annually foundations award about $320 billion in annual grant awards; individuals provide $265 billion; bequests provide $32 billion; and corporations provide another $18.5 billion in not for profit funding? Applying for grants provides not-for-profits with the following: 1. Significant return on investment 2.

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

When you come across a funding opportunity that looks like it is a good fit, it can be tempting to start work on it immediately, especially if the deadline is only a few weeks away. Read “Formatting Tips to Make Your Grant Proposal a Standout” 3. Is there required content for the headers and footers? Is this a preliminary application?

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Think and Ink Grants

JULY 1, 2020

Many COVID-19 emergency funding opportunities include money to help organizations pivot to running their programs differently. You may be amazed how the size, scope, and characteristics of your target audience have changed and also the needs of your target audience have changed given how they have been impacted by changes in society.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 18, 2023

It is no surprise that with all the fast-moving federal funding that has been distributed over the past few years, those who receive federal awards may not be aware of all of the rules pertaining to award management. the organization has no past performance related to federal grants or there have been some leadership changes).

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JULY 17, 2023

While the post focuses on aging and academia, it has implications for grant seekers and grant writers: most federal grants for the delivery of services to the elderly come are derived from the 1965 Older Americans Act administrated by the DHHS Administration for Community Living (“ACL”).

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Government grant-making policies are shifting the entire world of grants. These grant trends encourage positive changes in society. For example, making grants more accessible by utilizing an online application process. Given these points, the government leads the way in grant-making policies.

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ProposalPRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In the process, agencies are also embedding the values of collaboration, coordination, learning, and adaption into their core operations, and are expected to use these values to make ongoing, incremental improvements to the effectiveness of their programs, including grant programs. Finally, please subscribe to my Fund the Change blog, below.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Transparency is essential to an ethical climate in organizations and should be evident in communications, practices, policies, meetings, and other interactions. Additionally, it is important to establish and adhere to transparent and systematic grant administrative processes, and to allocate grant funds based on clearly defined criteria.

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ProposalPRO

JUNE 6, 2021

Nonprofit leaders have a unique opportunity to tell the Biden Administration how to make federal grants easier for them to win. They’re asking for up to 20 pages of original suggestions, backed where possible by data, in response to questions published in the Federal Register Notice. Proposals are due Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

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ProposalPRO

MARCH 30, 2022

President Biden’s FY23 budget was released this week and, beyond providing funding for agencies, staffing and programs, it provides a blueprint for using grants to drive social change. Create New Grant Requirements. Finally, grant funds are set aside, that is, reserved just for preferred entities.

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ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

Last week the nonprofit sector achieved a milestone when legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives to elevate sector voices in the development of policy. The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act introduces something new: It establishes a formal partnership between federal policy makers and nonprofit organizations.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As we prepare for the new administration, the grant-seeking community needs to anticipate possible changes in federal funding priorities. For organizations reliant on grants, now is the perfect time to maximize 2024 funding opportunities.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The re-election of former President Donald Trump will likely bring renewed policies and perspectives on federal funding priorities, tax laws, and philanthropy. Below, we explore some of the key areas that nonprofits should keep in mind for grant writing and overall fundraising strategies.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Former President Barak Obama once said: Elections have consequences and this is certainly true for recipients reliant on federal grants and loans. 20, 2025), Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government (Jan. 20, 2025), Unleashing American Energy (Jan. 24, 2025). [a][b]

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