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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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

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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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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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Grants.gov

MARCH 27, 2019

In this space, we have previously shared tips about the pre-writing phase of completing a federal grant application – for example, the importance of reading (and re-reading) the grant announcement, and the importance of understanding the criteria by which your application will be evaluated.

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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. Such panels provide their evaluations to the federal grant-making agency’s staff. Here, the writers are “thinking like a reviewer”.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 28, 2025

Helpful Links for Government Grants Here are some links and videos from grants.gov to help you cut through the red tape to see how you can apply for government grants. Links Government Grants Learning Center – This is your gateway to federal grants and includes multiple sections about how to apply.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I was able to teach a unique session on grants and graphics which included an expert outside the grant field to share with my fellow grant professionals. I was also able to have one-on-one conversations with those who had questions about federal grants and consulting in the human library.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

These grants are often available to non-profits, businesses, and individuals, with a focus on advancing public interests. To learn more about writing effective proposals, explore our article on grant writing examples. For more information on available training options, visit our article on grant writing workshops.

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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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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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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CGMS: Pre-Award: Federal Funding Opportunity Notices; Application Requirments; Types of Grants; Applicant Evaluation Award – Notice of Award and Acceptance; Contractual Terms, Financial and Performance Reports CEUs This training aligns with the Grant Professional Certification Institute’s Competencies and Skills and will be approved for 1.0

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

CGMS: Pre-Award: Federal Funding Opportunity Notices; Application Requirments; Types of Grants; Applicant Evaluation Award – Notice of Award and Acceptance; Contractual Terms, Financial and Performance Reports CEUs This training aligns with the Grant Professional Certification Institute’s Competencies and Skills and will be approved for 1.0

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

CGMS: Pre-Award: Federal Funding Opportunity Notices; Application Requirments; Types of Grants; Applicant Evaluation Award – Notice of Award and Acceptance; Contractual Terms, Financial and Performance Reports CEUs This training aligns with the Grant Professional Certification Institute’s Competencies and Skills and will be approved for 1.0

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Blackbaud

APRIL 26, 2024

This executive director wanted to expand the revenue sources of the organization to include federal grants. Educate Your nonprofit organization should invest in training and continuing education for staff members as often as possible. For example, a new executive director joined an organization we worked with.

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Grant Training Center

APRIL 15, 2024

In subsequent blogs, I will comprehensively address each one: Increased Competition : As the demand for grant funding continues to rise, the competition among organizations and individuals seeking grants has become more intense. Currently, the funding levels for many federal grants is ranging around the 90 th percentile and above.

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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 26, 2024

Here are a few ways local grants can empower organizations: Empowerment Aspect Description Project Funding Local grants enable organizations to fund specific projects, allowing them to launch new initiatives that address community challenges. Capacity Building : Invest in training and skills development for staff and volunteers.

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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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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 2, 2025

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.

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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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Think and Ink Grants

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

GrantSpace: A service of the Foundation Center, GrantSpace offers a wealth of information and resources for nonprofits, including a knowledge base, webinars, and in-person training. Books: There are many books available on grant writing for nonprofits, such as "The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need" by Ellen Karsh and Arlen Sue Fox.

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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. Full participation in this training is also applicable for 1.0

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

Other than Personnel (OTPS): All expenses outside of personnel costs and fringe benefits, including the following: Consultants Training Equipment Rental Supplies Meeting Expenses Travel. Some federal grants require complicated calculations, especially when they require matching funds. Step 1: Adhere to the requirements.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 21, 2024

Philanthropic Investments Improve Our Communities Grants provide funding for programs that provide critical services for our communities. These programs offer healthy food , education, mental health support, legal counseling, medical research, work training, youth programs, and access to women’s health.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

For a distance learning example, watching a video of a training does not qualify, but participating virtually in a class with a live presentation by a professor where questions can be asked, is eligible. How do I learn more about federal grant proposal writing, so my application is more likely to be successful?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 16, 2024

This involves: Removing unused accounts: Let’s say your nonprofit includes a category in its COA for federal grants, but you realize three years later that you haven’t applied for any. Train your team on data hygiene best practices to ensure everyone who edits your COA follows the same standards.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 11, 2024

Learn more about building relationships with AGS on-demand training opportunities.

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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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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

Selecting grants fitting their strategic priorities 2. Federal grants, especially, provide insight into high priority areas and emerging federal policies/practices 4. Dr. Kelley is a psychologist and neuroscientist by training with expertise and experience working with not-for-profits/community serving organizations.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

The CGMS covers the lifecycle of federal grants, strongly emphasizing federal post-award management practices. Both pathways require 35 hours of project management education/training or a certified associate in project management (CAPM) designation.

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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. Millions of dollars were at stake, so a careful, balanced review process was critical.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs. AGS also offers several on-demand webinars on a variety of topics to support the full grant cycle, including several Evaluation Training topics!

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

But I did not fully understand the amount of work it would take to stand up a new grants management function for an organization. To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness. Many federal agencies offer regular training webinars too.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g., finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). Use clear and consistent communication with staff, leadership, and auditors and provide training when needed.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. Grants.gov is the single free access point for over 1,000 grant programs offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 3, 2023

How do I learn more about federal grant proposal writing, so my application is more likely to be successful? AGS is excited to offer a Federal Grants Training Series in 2023! AGS also offers several on demand webinars on a variety of topics to support the full grant cycle.

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