Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When you’re an early-career grant writer or are building a grants program for the first time, this can be a daunting question; I know that it was for me. When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

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Grant'd

JULY 23, 2020

More and more organisations and businesses across Australia are turning to grant funding – and with over $80b of grant funding distributed across the nation every year… why not? It’s to get grants ready! Why not indeed! So what’s the secret you might ask?

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

The National Endowment for the Arts (or “NEA”, for short) is the Federal funding agency for arts and culture organizations in the United States. They have several grant opportunities each year and most arts nonprofits usually want a piece of that pie. The NEA has several grant programs to which you can apply.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

When it comes to foundation grants, stay on top of your research. Make it a practice to routinely scope out new sources of foundation funding. Important: If yours is a small, community-based nonprofit AND is grant-ready, consider outsourcing. Foundation giving showed an increase in 2023. The answer is a resounding “no!”

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

How do you write a grant and win tons of funding? Preparation, or in the grant writer’s case “Readiness”. Readiness is all about preparing your organization to write a grant proposal and creating a strategy for ensuring you are pursuing the right funding sources to help your organization meet its mission.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn what how to get grant ready and what background information and more to have right at your fingertips, so you get to what’s really important – describing the great program that needs funding, today!

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

One of the questions I get the most from y’all is whether I know of any nonprofit start-up grants. The need for nonprofit start-up funding is huge, and today’s post is your guide to finding it. What other sources of nonprofit start-up funding exist? One prime avenue for nonprofit start-up funding is individual donations.

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Red Tape Busters

JANUARY 26, 2024

Are you ready to take your organisation’s funding potential to the next level? Whether you’re a nonprofit, a small business, or an individual with a brilliant idea, securing grants can be a game-changer. It involves several key elements that can significantly impact the success of your grant applications.

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GrantNews

MAY 23, 2024

Have you have wondered about what capital funding grants are and if your business can qualify for one? GrantWatch lists capital funding grants that funders make available that can transform the financial foundation of any small business. What Is Capital Grant Funding? What Else Does a Capital Grant Fund?

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

While board members play an important role in assuring agency finances and grant funds are treated ethically, they are also partially responsible for resource development that is, ensuring their organization has the resources needed to fulfill its mission. braided funding strategies, direct v.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When applying for grants, demonstrating a clear, measurable impact and a strong Return on Investment (ROI) can make all the difference. While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application.

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CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2023

We’ll also be joined by Kelly McLaughlin of FIT Strategic Consulting who will talk you through how to get started with other forms of revenue generation so that you can begin to fund your mission and position yourself to be more attractive to grant funders later on. How to become grant ready if you aren’t yet.

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

These articles explain, for example, how to overcome fundraising challenges during an election year, how to make sure your nonprofit is “grant-ready,” and how even the smallest nonprofits can get noticed by potential donors and build those relationships. Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’?

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While there’s no guarantee you’ll win a grant, if you follow the steps below, you will learn what it takes to successfully apply for one in the hope of securing funding for your cause. Ensure Eligibility – Are You Grant-Ready? Put yourself in the shoes of the funding source.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit client who had received funding from a particular foundation many times in the past. This extra step can make the difference between receiving funding and being rejected. As grant professionals, we must ensure that our clients’ projects match the funder’s goals.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2024

Seeking Grants? Securing funding for any cause can be a daunting task. Using proven search tips & strategies yields big results when locating grants for your organization. Do not waste valuable time and resources when searching for grants. FIRST, Are You Indeed Grant-Ready?

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GrantNews

MARCH 19, 2024

With this purpose in mind, GrantWatch helps organizations locate grants funding digital literacy programs. TechCred Program – Grants up to $30,000 for workforce development projects. Funding lets employers improve the skills of currently employed and prospective workers in the tech industry.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

But it’s going to be absolutely packed with my best tips, strategies, and hacks for finding, writing, and editing grant proposals that get funded. If you’ve ever wanted a start-to-finish rundown of the grants process, this is it. And definitely go out of your way to Google and look for new funding sources regularly.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Now, the other question is Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications. Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? by Guy Mika, Candid. by Lori Guidry, Candid.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 27, 2022

There are some grant writing experts and instructors who believe that the key to getting grant funding is to… …Do more. In my grant writing consulting work, I take an entirely different approach. The post The 3-Step Framework for Getting Grant Funding appeared first on Grant Writing Made Easy.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

From sample needs statements, budget narratives, and letters of commitment, the resources provided gave me clarity and the strength to navigate the federal grants process. The training also included interactive features, like a discussion board at Grant School and a Q&A session during every live meeting.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to Pamela Jacques, MS, CPW, CHES, manager of Grants Administration at Kettering Health in Kettering, Ohio, here are eight things you need to know to get started. To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness. Who implemented the program/grant funded activities?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

As we all begin planning for 2023, I want you to pause for a moment and consider how more grant funding could change your day-to-day nonprofit operations. And I’m talking about more funding. More funding makes a lot possible for organizations. What could you accomplish with more grant funding?

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

DECEMBER 18, 2020

This week I want to give you some insight into 4 key trends I expect to see influencing the grants world in 2021 and how you can adapt your approach to grant-seeking so that it’s as solid and award-worthy as possible. Although there is some talk about additional stimulus funding and possible relief efforts, nothing is solid yet.

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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. What grants has it received and how were they funded?

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 7, 2024

Now, it’s time to ensure that you are a great steward of the grant funds that you have received. Grant stewardship is the process of effectively managing your grant and funder relationships post-award. Take the time to read the fine print of your award letter or grant agreement.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 25, 2024

The nonprofits who set the pace are those who choose the right grant-writing partner. It takes time, hard work, and, most importantly, funding. Funding can be hard to come by, especially for a nonprofit. If an organization is determined to succeed, they can find the funding they need. There are over 1.5

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Letter of Support could mean the difference in your organization being awarded a grant, and not receiving any funding. Donors and grant finders want to see an ROI (return on investment) after offering nonprofits financial support. The best way to win a grant is to search for grants frequently.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Letter of Support could mean the difference in your organization being awarded a grant, and not receiving any funding. Donors and grant finders want to see an ROI (return on investment) after offering nonprofits financial support. The best way to win a grant is to search for grants frequently.

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Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Are you grant ready? As a 35+ year veteran of nonprofits, including the last 17 years as a full time grant consultant, I have celebrated many successes and cried over some spectacular failures. There are some specific reasons and I break them into two main categories: Grant Readiness and Grant Strategy.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This month four members of the committee will share insights on compensation, professional obligations, solicitation and use of funds, and presentation of information. The first area of discussion is compensation for grant professionals.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

And while having an official grant writer on staff is not a prerequisite to receiving grant funds, it is difficult to juggle the rules and regulations, deadlines, and application requirements on top of your typical workday duties when you are fighting fires, shaping young minds, running programs, balancing the budget, or leading your community.

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Fundraising HayDay

JANUARY 6, 2022

Everyone wants grant money for their organization, and why not? It helps fund programs, staffing, infrastructure, equipment, and so much more. But to be competitive in the grant funding world, you need all your ducks in a row to ensure your organization is grant ready.

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Professional Grant Writers

MAY 14, 2024

The grant writing world is wide and diverse. There are scores of funders, foundations, and groups seeking funding for all manner of activities. The post What are the four types of grants? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

Having the right people on the team ensures grant seeking is a cohesive process that addresses your team’s true needs and capabilities. Practice (Grant Readiness) Once a team is developed, practice is where you develop and perfect all the plays and roles required for game day.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. Now, if you’re not quite ready to go after grants, that’s ok! For one, it’s usually a lot of money.

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