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Is There Racial Bias in Awarding Federal Grants?

ProposalPRO

Women and racial minorities were far less likely to be experienced in the grants process, or to win grant awards. As I say, the people who win federal grants are the people who win federal grants. Agencies tend to award grants to the usual suspects. PRO Tip: Get mentored.

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Elevate Your Funding Prospects: Key Grant Writing Resources Revealed

Allied Grant Writers

These grants are often available to non-profits, businesses, and individuals, with a focus on advancing public interests. Webinars Participate in online sessions focused on grant writing and funding opportunities. Informational Interviews Request meetings with grantmakers to discuss their grant programs and preferences.

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Tips for Proofreading Your Next Grant Application

Grants.gov

Developing a proofreading strategy can greatly improve the quality of your federal grant application. Here are some tips from grant-making offices across the government that you can use for developing this strategy. Want more tips about the federal grant writing process?

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Best Scholarships for Adults: Opportunities for Your Education Journey

Allied Grant Writers

Heres a breakdown of the various kinds of financial aid you can explore: Grants : Grants are a form of financial aid you dont have to repay. They are often need-based and can be awarded by the federal government, state governments, or private organizations.

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How to Create COVID-19 Adaptive Programs

Think and Ink Grants

a mentoring program that moved their mentoring from in-person to online by offering weekly connections between mentees and mentors. Students can complete summer activities like drawing, creating projects, and art designs via Zoom and can present their projects to fellow campers. Speaking of going virtual.

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Go “Backwards” to Move Your Proposals Forward: Internal Grant Reviews

Grant Professionals Association

I recently participated in a Federal grant review panel for the Department of Education that included ten complex applications with detailed rubrics and a series of 2-3 hour panel discussions over 15 days, including weekends and holidays. Millions of dollars were at stake, so a careful, balanced review process was critical.

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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!

Get Fully Funded

If it’s Federal grants you want, check out grants.gov. They also have lots of helpful information if you want to learn more about Federal grants. Another popular grant research tool is GrantStation. One of the easiest free tools to find grants is through a search engine like Google, Yahoo!, or keyword.

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