Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all. When you are in a good place to apply for federal grants, the information you've absorbed here will keep you on the right path. You can use my Grant Readiness Toolkit to help you get it done. The bottom line is that to apply for a federal grant you need a DUNS #.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Winning grants is a multi-step process. Whether you’re applying for a foundation grant or a federal grant, it’s not something you can casually sit down and complete. Other foundation grants promise you will hear back in two weeks. For some foundations, their board of directors may only meet once in a calendar year.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. The following summarizes ways in which I try to make my proposals stand out. In a federal grant?

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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. Grant cycles, more often than not, operate on tight schedules, sometimes lasting no more than six weeks.

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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. Raising the match may be a challenge.

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Grants.gov

MAY 8, 2019

Let’s say that your organization is applying for a federal grant that will support a wildlife reserve restoration project. Now, you and your writing team need to outline the impact that your proposed project will have on the wildlife reserve. Tip: Think like a reviewer when you are discussing the impact of your proposed project.

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

Asymmetric information can be a disadvantage, especially for nonprofit organizations that are new to the world of government grants. Or an advantage to experienced proposers. Experienced proposers do. That’s why experienced proposers win. What is it? Find out how other organizations responded and won.

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 1, 2021

If you’re won a federal grant, you know you owe your good fortune to the independent grant reviewers who highly rated your proposal. Reviewers also have issues with the process, including “reviewer fatigue” from having too many proposals to review and too little time in which to do it (Bendiscioli, 2019).

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 13, 2023

Three years ago, Millionaire Grant Lady won the same type of grant from SAMHSA for JPS Health Network , also in partnership with IES. These federal grants are transformative for the organizations that receive them, allowing them to implement their full programs and plan confidently over the three-year period.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Grant writers have experience in writing winning grant applications for a wide variety of grants. These include state and local governments, foundation and corporate grant opportunities, individual contracts, and all federal grant-making agencies. Pro Tip: If you dont qualify, dont apply.

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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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Grants.gov

AUGUST 8, 2018

When preparing your federal grant application, you would do well to put yourself – and your team – in the shoes of the people who will be evaluating it. In this post, we will look specifically at grant opportunities that are evaluated (at least in part) with the aid of a peer review panel (Note: Not all are evaluated in this way).

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

This often leaves only a thirty- to ninety-day window to adjust plans and priorities, identify organizational projects that align with program office goals, and develop a competitive proposal. However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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. This collaborative approach can lead to more innovative project ideas and well-rounded proposals.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 2, 2023

You can’t wrap up a half-baked cookie as a good gift, and you can’t wrap up a half-baked program as a fundable grant. The most important components of program design for your grant applications are: It all starts with the need in the community and the target population.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities.

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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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Think and Ink Grants

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Many resources are available to help nonprofits with grant writing, including online courses, workshops, and books. These resources can provide valuable tips and techniques for writing successful grant proposals. This can be especially helpful when it comes to finding grants.

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GrantNews

APRIL 17, 2024

GrantWatch, not only provides a comprehensive database of grants and foundations, but it also has a range of features designed to simplify the grant-seeking process. Types of Government Grants The most common type of government grants are grants given by the federal government.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Are you an organization in need of a grant? Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. However, you have to ensure that you do not harbor unrealistic initial expectations of what grants and funding agencies can provide. It should no longer be two pages.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Are you an organization in need of a grant? Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. However, you have to ensure that you do not harbor unrealistic initial expectations of what grants and funding agencies can provide. It should no longer be two pages.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 19, 2022

While Clay focuses on connecting individual donors to nonprofits and the communities they serve, and Marilyn focuses on helping people access the powerful and complex data sets from the Census Bureau, their advice intersected powerfully and interestingly for me during the last weeks of late summer.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 21, 2024

GrantWatch, not only provides a comprehensive database of grants and foundations, but it also has a range of features designed to simplify the grant-seeking process. Types of Government Grants The most common type of government grants are grants given by the federal government.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Unlike loans, grants do not require repayment, making them a valuable resource for those looking to fund various ventures. The application process for grants often involves submitting a detailed proposal outlining the intended use of the funds. State Grants Offered by state governments to support localized initiatives.

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Grants.gov

JULY 14, 2020

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. If you bring in an outside reader, ARC suggests that you “ask them to read the proposal quickly.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Foundations: Relying on experienced, proven grant writers to research and write proposals. Government agencies: Using experts to review the federal grant register and target new grant opportunities.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 4, 2024

This is something you will need to know if you’re interested in securing federal funding for a project or program. Due to the importance of federal grants, GrantWatch provides a special search tab with close to 300 Federal Grant listings! Below are some of the federal grants currently available.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Here's a breakdown of indirect costs in grant proposals: Direct Costs: These are expenses directly related to the specific project or activity for which the grant is sought. In grant proposals, organizations often include a request for funding to cover their indirect costs. Unlike those tied to direct costs (i.e.,

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 6, 2024

GrantWriterTeam asks some hard questions and offers a comprehensive look at the criteria and thought processes that influence grant review decisions. This insight, from the mind of an actual grant reviewer, can significantly enhance your chances of securing the funding you need. The Bottom Line So, what’s the bottom line?

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Grants.gov

JULY 9, 2019

Need statements , program narratives, and discussions of impact aren’t the only parts of a federal grant application that require the touch of a good writer. What follows are budget narrative writing tips that have been curated from a wide range of federal agency resources. What Is a Budget Narrative?

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Grants Plus

MAY 21, 2024

In this robust but competitive grant seeking market, what will set some organizations apart? The answer lies not in the proposals themselves but in what precedes them: a thorough and thoughtful strategic plan. The post Successful Grant Seeking Starts with a Strategic Plan appeared first on Grants Plus.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

These competitive advantages in grant-seeking for large grants (federal grants, state grants, and yes, even large foundation grants) are the act of pre-planning. You can translate this into the grantmaker’s form once released and also customize it to request what are eligible and allowable costs.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. The Grants Transparency Act complements the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act passed in 2019.

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The Fundraising Coach

JULY 29, 2024

Many different types of grants might work for your organization, such as: Federal grants. These grants are bestowed by the federal government and can provide substantial, multi-year funding to your school. Because of this, the application process for these grants is generally very competitive. State grants.

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Allied Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Grants can be provided by any of the following: Federal government State government College or career school Private or nonprofit organization Specifically, the United States Department of Education (ED) offers various federal grants. These grants are given to students enrolled in schools. Fill out the FAFSA form.

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Allied Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Grants can be provided by any of the following: Federal government State government College or career school Private or nonprofit organization Specifically, the United States Department of Education (ED) offers various federal grants. These grants are given to students enrolled in schools. Fill out the FAFSA form.

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