Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. There are lots of reasons your proposal might get turned down. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too. Add a note of gratitude for considering your grant proposal.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s important to create a problem or needs statement before you write an effective proposal. More importantly, by doing so you will also demonstrate the real-world impact funding will have. To that end, we hope the following information helps you to better understand its importance when preparing your grant proposal.

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Fundraising HayDay

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Boards, elected officials, executive directors, and other leaders must understand the capacity of time and resources necessary to develop and manage grant proposals. So before chasing the dollars, ensure the right people with the right skills are on your agency’s grants team to ensure success and longevity of your grant funded programs.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 11, 2024

A Standout Grant Proposal is a must! Securing grants is vital for nonprofit organizations, yet crafting a proposal that stands out amidst stiff competition presents a significant challenge. To enhance the likelihood of success, it’s crucial to create a proposal that is both clear and persuasive.

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. There are four major documents that you may need to create if your nonprofit is looking for funding. Sometimes, this can be the first step in a funder’s broader grant proposal process.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

That data makes its way into various products and services to help: nonprofits find funding; researchers, advocates, and journalists derive insights into what is happening in the sector; and all types of funders to make funding decisions. In Candid’s case, the PCS is one of the key things that makes our data usable.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 5, 2024

Receiving grant funding can be incredibly rewarding! With a grant listing service like GrantWatch, you can explore a diverse array of grant funding opportunities, catering to individuals, businesses, and nonprofits alike. Let’s take a peek at the exciting world of grant funding and discover how to make the most of it!

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The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 17, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking As the developer, writer and steward of funding proposals , you might consider approaching 2024 with new ideas and new energy for the task. It’s a wonderful/terrible tradition that we make resolutions at this time of year, so why not think about these for your proposal-writing list.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Securing funding can often feel like an uphill battle in nonprofits’ fluctuating economic landscape. This blog post delves into practical strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant writing skills and secure necessary funding during challenging periods. Why Is This Considered a Tough Time for Nonprofit Funding?

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Grant Training Center

JANUARY 8, 2024

The participants in my grant writing and designing workshops frequently ask me if AI is now able or will eventually be able to write their grant proposals. In one instance, a participant told me that AI wrote their grant, which was funded. The post Can AI Write your Grant Proposal?

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to struggle with securing funding despite the strength of their programs. Funders seek a return on investment With so many applicants and limited funding to go around, foundations view a grant as an investment. A proposal focused on program impact includes: Need: What need does your program serve?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 8, 2024

At the forefront of your grant proposal stands the executive summary. More than just a mere abstract, it serves as the initial encounter between your proposal and the discerning eyes of grant reviewers. This condensed synopsis encapsulates the essence of your proposal and, if engaging enough, wields the power to captivate your reader.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Crafting effective grant proposals can be a daunting prospect. Think about what makes your proposal unique. What makes it an effective grant proposal? GrantWriterTeam.com receives a high number of requests from organizations that seek qualified grant writers who can craft effective grant proposals. Imaginative?

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Strategic Grants

MAY 12, 2024

Working closely with hundreds of for-purpose / non-profit organisations, Strategic Grants often assists in navigating the complexities of securing Trusts and Foundations (T&F) funding. Proposal development Writing compelling grant applications and funder proposals is another essential for securing funding from Trusts and Foundations.

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Peak Proposals

MARCH 1, 2023

If you are wondering if it is a viable strategy to write one proposal and submit it as-is to multiple funders, the basic answer is no, it’s not advisable. Writing a proposal and sharing it with multiple donors via email usually doesn’t lead to success for several reasons. Funders fund proposals that help them advance their goals.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 21, 2023

Calling all nonprofits who need funding for their technology-driven projects! The AWS IMAGINE Grant supports foundational IT projects as well as think big projects leveraging advanced services, with an opportunity for unrestricted funding up to $150,000 and cloud credits of up to $100,000.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 20, 2024

When a funder invites your organisation to reapply year on year for project funding, it shows you’re a trusted partner. By submitting robust and transparent funding reports complete with outcomes data, full expenditure breakdown and comprehensive project delivery details.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

GrantWatch knows that a well-crafted Letter of Intent (LOI) is often your first step to securing vital grant funding. Letter of Interest or Letter of Inquiry Often times funding sources want a heads-up about how many organizations plan on applying for a grant or contract so that they can hire a review staff in advance of the grant deadline.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

When putting together a grant proposal, you may think you need an entirely new piece of writing. However, many grant applications share common requirements, which makes reusing parts of a past grant proposal a worthwhile idea. The needs statement must also be more specific to the funding source that is offering the grant.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 30, 2024

Starting a nonprofit is a noble endeavor, but new organizations—especially those less than three years old—often face unique challenges when it comes to securing grant funding. Lack of Established Track Record Challenge: Many grantmakers prefer to fund organizations with a proven history of success.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Share with them the impact of your program(s), what the need is, and how the funding can help address this need. It may take some trial and error to determine how best to incorporate relationship-building into your specific grant-writing recipe, but it can make all the difference in securing funding for your organization. .

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Grantseekers look to grantmaking organizations to demonstrate their commitment to fairness before applying for funding. The form should be as concise as possible, and the effort required to complete it should be proportionate to the amount of potential funding. Offer additional support. Provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

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The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Let’s say you’re an experienced development staffer, or a consultant , and you’ve been submitting grant proposals to support the organization’s mission—call it child care, or mental health counseling, or any other program focus. How far afield is the new field?

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Building a strong RFP (Request for Proposals) is just as important as writing the application for a grant. You have the goals and the funding to allocate; isn’t your job done? A Request for Proposals: What Is It? A Request for Proposals (RFP) is a formal document that donor organizations issue.

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GrantNews

MAY 15, 2024

Locating the correct grant funding sources can be a daunting task. If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding. To illustrate, a grant is awarded to fund ideas and projects. To illustrate, a grant is awarded to fund ideas and projects. Where do you turn?

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 11, 2024

Such is the predicament grant seekers might find themselves in if they don’t carefully read a request for proposals or RFP. An RFP, or Request for Proposal, is a tool that a funding source uses to attract proposals that align with their interests. That invitation? It was for his five-year-old’s birthday party.

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AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Signed into law in 2021, this legislation funds infrastructure projects through 2026. Funds have been distributed at the expected pace with competitive grants taking longer than formula or direct spending. Best Practices for Successful Award Management With increased funding comes increased challenges.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

It seems like you have to answer the same questions over and over in every grant proposal. And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! Transcript: Writing grant proposals is a time-intensive process, and it can often feel repetitive.

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Is It Possible to Submit the Same Proposal to Multiple Funders?

Peak Proposals

MARCH 1, 2023

Blog RSS March 01, 2023 If you are wondering if it is a viable strategy to write one proposal and submit it as-is to multiple funders, the basic answer is no, it’s not advisable. Writing a proposal and sharing it with multiple donors via email usually doesn’t lead to success for several reasons.

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Grant Training Center

JANUARY 16, 2023

In order to assess the validity of a proposal in relationship to the solicitation, many donors, especially foundations, request a Letter of Intent (LOI) from future applicants. That you, your team , and institution are capable of succeeding if funded. Additional tips: Visualize your proposal and how it will unfold.

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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. Also, capital funding can allow a business to better serve its respective communities.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 31, 2023

The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank, launched the second phase of its Amplify Fund which provides support to nonprofit initiatives in legacy People's United communities that benefit low- and moderate-income communities and underrepresented populations.

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GrantNews

MAY 31, 2024

Want to know your chances of being awarded grant funding? Alternatively, perhaps the applicant didn’t follow the application guidelines and requirements, preventing the grant proposal from being considered. Finally, apply as early as possible so your proposal is given priority and ultimately awarded grant funding.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

So, you’re writing a grant proposal. GrantWatch wants to do everything possible to give you the tools you need to make your grant proposal objectives a reality. There’s a good chance there is a wide variety of grants that can help you meet your grant proposal objectives and reach your goal.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 12, 2023

GrantWriterTeam is Here for You Creating a successful grant proposal is no easy task. As a nonprofit organization, securing funding through grants can be integral to achieving your mission. However, submitting a successful grant proposal requires a well-prepared grant writer.

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