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Stormy to Calm: Thoughts on Navigating the Federal Grant-Writing Waters After NLFGT

Grant Professionals Association

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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I Signed up for What?! A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness

Blackbaud

However, many organizations are unprepared for the multitude of regulations and requirements associated with managing federally funded programs. Understand Your Organization’s Capacity Your organization should consider these four components before applying for any grant, especially those connected to federal dollars.

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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. In a minute I’ll go over how to know whether or not you’re ready and for those of you who conclude that you aren’t quite there yet, I recommend reading this article anyway and using the information as a way to prepare and inform yourself. I’m going to apply.

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Maryland Nonprofits

RBW Strategy

Due to the firm’s knowledge of federal grant compliance, Maryland Nonprofits requested our team to train county-level agencies and nonprofit organizations on federal grant compliance and management, which was well received.

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From Pursuit to Post-Award Compliance: Successful Project Design for Full Federal Grant Lifecycle

Grant Professionals Association

However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage. How do compliance requirements impact the grant application stage? Workplan outlines should always begin with direct input from staff who will be managing the proposed project.

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Standing Up a New Grants Management Function

Grant Professionals Association

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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Where Do We Go From Here

Grant Professionals Association

This January, I will be starting my tenth year with the Grant Professionals Association (GPA). It is amazing to me how much growth GPA and the grant profession have had in that short amount of time. The GPA Approved Trainer program will be enhanced to improve the resources available to those who train other grant professionals.