Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2023

Grant writing and proposal-development skills can be learned and developed over years of practice and enhancement. In this two-part blog series, I will share some ways to improve your proposal-writing skills for free.

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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

AUGUST 29, 2024

Candid Learning ’s webinars on grant writing are among the most popular among our training courses. To further support your work, here’s a collection of articles with grant writing tips that combine innovative approaches with proven strategies. Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included).

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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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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A well-written, award-winning grant proposal illustrates why a cause is qualified for funding. When it comes to getting approval, most grant-makers often require project outlines and other tedious data. And it’s true, your grant application must be 100% fact-based. However, bear this in mind. They invest in people.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I taught for a short time, completed a Master’s degree, some life happened, and the next thing I knew I was a Grants Coordinator for a large school district. A little over 20 years later I was asked to teach an undergraduate grant writing class at my alma mater. What I didn’t have was a plan.

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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. While grants can be a critical source of support, understanding and overcoming these hurdles is essential for new nonprofits aiming to achieve their mission.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Other School Funding Sources: Grant Proposal Writing 101 How to Obtain Funds for Your School with Grant Writing. Grant writing is a supplemental way to raise funds for non-profit organizations and schools. Grant writing and fundraising have differing pros, cons, methods, and outcomes.

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Grant Geek

MARCH 7, 2023

Department of Health & Human Services Just Released the 2023 Teenage Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Grant RFP! Due April 18, 2023 GrantWriters.net is the #1 Source for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program Grant Proposal Writing. TPP grant proposals are enormous and complex.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our Get Started YouTube playlist offers a shortlist of videos on fundraising and proposal writing—all under three minutes. Fundraising-related entries include “ How do I find grants for my nonprofit? It offers collections on Individual Giving, Fundraising , Grants & Proposal Writing , and Corporate Giving.

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Just Write Grants

MARCH 13, 2024

Picture this: You've poured your heart and soul into a grant proposal — fueled by questionable late-night snacks and bottomless cups of coffee. Grant writing can be a battle against the clock and self-doubt. So, put an end to all-nighters and lukewarm coffee — let's dive into some of my favorite grant-writing tools!

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 11, 2024

In the world of grant writing, collaboration and community can significantly enhance your journey towards securing funds and making a difference. The process of finding, writing, and managing grants can be daunting, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Exchange ideas, ask for advice, and offer your insights.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Grants can give a group or business the chance to make a major difference on their community that they would otherwise be unable to fund. Writing excellent grant submissions, on the other hand, might feel like going into a complicated and lengthy maze with a lot of things to consider. What is Grant Writing?

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Grants can give a group or business the chance to make a major difference on their community that they would otherwise be unable to fund. Writing excellent grant submissions, on the other hand, might feel like going into a complicated and lengthy maze with a lot of things to consider. What is Grant Writing?

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A “Throwback Tuesday” post to one of my most popular grant writing guides. It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. This is going to be a longer blog post than I normally write. If you’ve ever wanted a start-to-finish rundown of the grants process, this is it.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Your inbox explodes with grant alerts, deadlines, and requests for updates. Grant applications feel like intricate puzzles you have to solve alone. You dream of a system to tame the grant management chaos and free up time for your actual mission. Does any of this sound familiar? Do I Really Need Strategies and Best Practices?

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 21, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The person reviewing your grant proposal is often someone who is not familiar with your organization , your community, or the problems your community is facing. Therefore, you want your proposal to be easy to comprehend on the first reading.

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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Congratulations, you have chosen to hire a grant writer for your organization. Believe it or not, grant writers who have excellent writing skills and a successful track record can be hard to find. This is also true when it comes to conducting a grant writer interview. There is no guarantee of receiving a grant.

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The Grantsmanship Center

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Category: Agency Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking One of the inescapable truths about proposal writing and grants funding is the time it sometimes takes for a funder to make up its mind. It lets a proposal writer identify those submissions with rolling deadlines vs. specific application dates.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 18, 2023

Picture this: you've just received the news that your organization has the opportunity to apply for a grant that could fund your dream project. You have to submit a killer proposal in just a few short weeks. A time-saving grant template is essential to streamlining the grant writing workflow.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, Rural Utilities Services’ Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program is accepting applications for equipment, software, and other technological needs to provide education and medical services to remote areas with populations of 20,000 and under.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 15, 2024

You’ve navigated the process and submitted a foundation grant application. Make sure everyone has a copy of the proposal or at least a summary. Take advantage of the visit to showcase your programs and bring your proposals to life! Weeks or months later, you receive notification that the funder wants to meet with you.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

That’s why we freely share our expertise with the sector through a variety of channels: Live and on-demand trainings : Learn about a range of topics from starting a nonprofit to proposal writing, management, governance, sustainability, and transparency.

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Allied Grant Writers

JULY 19, 2021

So knowing how to write a grant that can convince funders to fund your cause is important. Just like other grant seekers, you might think that writing and submitting proposals and requirements are enough. This is not the real grant application process. Uplift the grant with positive statements.

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Allied Grant Writers

JULY 19, 2021

So knowing how to write a grant that can convince funders to fund your cause is important. Just like other grant seekers, you might think that writing and submitting proposals and requirements are enough. This is not the real grant application process. Uplift the grant with positive statements.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Candid’s training offerings provide detailed instruction to help you build skills in fundraising, grant writing, nonprofit management, and more, and they are designed to serve different levels of expertise. Some of our most highly attended classes include: Introduction to Finding Grants. Introduction to Proposal Writing.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is now accepting proposals for its Youth and Homelessness Systems Improvement (YHSI) Grant. Because this grant opportunity focuses on systemic change, HUD is encouraging collaboration. Planning and partnership activities grants have a maximum award of $400,000.

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The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Hardly anybody remembers John Venn, a British mathematician from the late 1800s. Proposal writers take note, too. Let’s create a proposal writer’s Venn diagram for an anonymous social services agency in a big city. Basketball coaches, take note.

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Have you ever considered becoming a grant writer? Nonprofits are constantly seeking new funding streams to stay afloat, so if you work for a nonprofit, you’ve probably seen that grant writers are always in demand. What Is It Like to Work as a Grant Writer? Working as a grant writer has its highs and lows, just like any job.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 15, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking How much impact should you promise in your proposal? Should you be claiming to “solve the problem” with a few large grants? One of the criteria for evaluating your proposal is whether or not you’re proposing to bite off more than you can chew.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 29, 2023

Category: Grants Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking I t’s not common, but sometimes a nonprofit comes to the end of a program grant with some money that is unspent. The key here is anticipation and early notice—not waiting until the last few days of the grant period and then rush a request.

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

September 17, 2021 Have you ever considered becoming a grant writer? Nonprofits are constantly seeking new funding streams to stay afloat, so if you work for a nonprofit, you’ve probably seen that grant writers are always in demand. WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK AS A GRANT WRITER? You may refer to yourself as a “grant writer.”

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Peak Proposals

MAY 3, 2020

you have three primary options for raising funds: 1) you can solicit donations from individuals, 2) you can submit proposals to foundations and government agencies to receive grant funding, or 3) you can hold fundraising campaigns and community events to collect donations. This is not the case. What Does Fundraising Involve?

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

F iscal sponsorship may give you access to a team of dedicated professionals who handle your accounting, grants management, human resources, administration, and other needs. When approaching prospective fiscal sponsors, be ready to give a project proposal that explains: . Have a question? ET, Monday-Friday). .

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Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Winning a major grant by a first-time/inexperienced applicant is a daunting task that has become substantially more challenging recently due to “hypercompetition” for research funding. Rather, reviewers are looking for reasons to turn down the overwhelming majority of proposals they’ve been assigned to review. Start Early.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Review NSF’s proposal and award policies and procedures guide (PAPPG) for detailed eligibility information. Grants are primarily divided into two tracks within the IUSE program. Track 1 Engaged Student Learing grants refer to projects exploring a particular teaching approach or multi-disciplinary partnerships.

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

However, if you are not careful, you can end up putting too much emphasis on finding funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) over other grant-seeking activities. With each proposal, you'll have to hope that you have the resources on hand to produce a decent proposal that might have a chance at winning.

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