DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 8, 2025

Our team recently had the invaluable experience of serving as volunteer reviewers for grant applications for the “ Unfunded List.” ” Our President, Diane, has been serving as a reviewer since 2016, and members of our team have been serving as reviewers as well since 2023. Who specifically will benefit, and how?

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In 2023, the estimated value of a volunteer hour was $33.49. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. Host Community Events Events encourage donor-centric interactions and help nonprofits recruit corporate partners.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

By expanding liability protection for food donors (many of them businesses) vital In-Kind Support has been provided to critical programs to improve the quality of live to local citizens since January 5, 2023. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply before submitting a full application.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2025

Why does this data matter? For nonprofit staff, knowing about trends in foundation funding by state can help with development planning and grant applications. In the “Map,” “Trends,” and “Subjects” tabs, you can explore funding patterns by state from 2019 to 2023. Ready to jump in?

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 1, 2025

This model can accommodate a funder’s project-based grant application form, or be used to develop a stand-alone proposal that you can ask funders to PLEASE accept to allow you to be more efficient with your resources. How do you respectfully push back on the burdensome requirements that many grant applications contain?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

There were 6,353 applications for the Open Call. In the Fall of 2023, organizations top-rated by their peers advanced to a second round of review by an external Evaluation Panel recruited for relevant experience to the cause and underwent a final round of due diligence.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

million DAF accounts were open as of 2023, and the average value of a DAF account was $141,000. However, nonprofits can’t afford to neglect grant opportunities, even if applications are difficult and funding isn’t guaranteed. These funds hold vast potential: recent data shows that over 1.7

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In truth, in 2023 the estimate for the value of a volunteer hour was $33.49. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. When you donate to a sustainable organization you make a real-world impact for a cause you are passionate about.

Education

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Congress passed the Grants Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R. The bill aims to ameliorate the complex nature of the grant application process, as well as the lack of transparency and accountability around funding decision processes, which are currently opaque at best. 5536), which goes into effect in April 2025.

Federal Grants

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Local governments, states and tribal organizations, and nonprofits in cooperation with their city or county are eligible applicants. Local governments, states and tribal organizations, and nonprofits in cooperation with their city or county are eligible applicants. A match is required.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Managing the grants process from the application stage through the final reporting works best when there is collaboration from many staff members! She was first introduced to the world of grants in 2016 and became Grant Professional Certified in 2023. Grants Management is smoother when its a team effort.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

AI Tools Are Reshaping Grant Writing and Reviewing At Grant Writing Made Easier, we’ve been championing responsible AI use since 2023 , and the 2025 grant trends are underscoring that this trend isn’t going anywhere. Some funders are experimenting with AI to pre-screen applications based on clarity and alignment.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

” [2023 Study Results in Nature Sustainability ] Agriculture and Farming Grants, Opportunities, Loans, and Fellowships Food Systems Health Equity and Environmental Stewardship Grants to nonprofits for operational and project support. Applicants will engage in activities about the environment.

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Strategic Grants

JULY 31, 2025

Read more: [link] Ancillary Funds 2022-2023 In total, as at 30 June 2023, there were 3,641 ancillary funds, with combined net assets of $15.37 Read more: [link] Continuing on with my love for data, the following two reports were released recently. Australian Charities Report 11 th Edition. They received $3.18 billion in grants.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Public agencies, nonprofits, Indian Tribes, and PHAs are eligible applicants. Local governments, states and tribal organizations, and nonprofits in cooperation with their city or county are eligible applicants. But you must act fast as the deadline is November 21. — DHS FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.

Federal Grants

GrantNews

MAY 1, 2025

in 2023, a 5.3% Professionals Working with Youth to Train Volunteers – Grants up to $10,000 to Ohio teachers from eligible youth organizations to benefit youth and improve volunteer training to improve the applicant’s ability to provide hands-on learning experiences that impact local youth by 4-H educators.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. If you miss a grant application deadline, reporting deadlines, it's all a big deal. When I'm getting ready to work on a big grant application, I tell my husband I'm going scuba diving. Is it with the application?

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Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

This session will be your financial aid GPS, guiding you through this season’s trends from three vantage points—family applications, school protocols, and FA assessment settings. We’ll chart common themes that emerged from family applications and explore how schools are recalibrating their protocols and deadlines.

Education

Candid

APRIL 30, 2025

In fact, a 2023 report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI found three-quarters of survey respondents felt society as a whole benefited when Americans donate money to charity. So, how can we help make their work more visible?

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 21, 2023

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 McGuffin Grant, created by Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency McGuffin Creative Group, to help a 501(c)(3) nonprofit further its mission with $30,000 in creative services.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2023

AARP invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The fellowship, which runs from March 2023 to February 2024, is part of a collaboration with the Associated Press and the Conversation designed to shed light on one of the most undercovered — but crucial — sectors of American life. Shutterstock.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 20, 2022

OneCause announced the opening of the 2023 OneCause Cares Corporate Grants Program entry period. Two nonprofit organizations will receive free 24-month subscriptions to the OneCause suite of fundraising software and services.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2022

The AAA-ICDR Foundation is now accepting grant proposals seeking between $50,000 and $250,000 for programs addressing any of the 2023 grant cycle's priorities. The deadline for interested organizations to submit preliminary applications is Sept. 9, 2022.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Avangrid Foundation has opened applications for its 2023 Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program. The company welcomes eligible wildlife organizations within its service areas to apply by midnight on Sept.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

APRIL 10, 2024

Grant applications get longer and more complex. In 2023, we had the honor of partnering with many unique nonprofits who are doing powerful, mission-driven work to positively impact their communities. In 2023, we raised an impressive $8.2 Our success in 2023 stands as a testament to our dedication to our partner organizations.

Federal Grants

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

AGCO Agriculture Foundation announced the launch of its refined Call for Applications for Grant 2023 for the advancement of quality education, research, and innovation in agriculture. The Foundation invites nonprofits and institutions registered as charitable or nonprofit organizations to apply for grant funding.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 23, 2023

Here’s a comprehensive blueprint for nonprofits to effectively showcase their equity efforts for grant application success. As a nonprofit leader, you are increasingly at the forefront of addressing societal inequity through your work.

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

Raise 2023, presented by OneCause, is for nonprofit and fundraising professionals wanting to raise their fundraising game. Join cutting-edge nonprofits for two full days (September 11 – 12, 2023) of trends, best practices, and sessions to unlock the innovator in all of us. Here are the top 7 reasons to be at RAISE 2023: 1.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act of 2023 waits to be signed into law. What is The Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act of 2023? 1402 (IS), The Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act of 2023” Some interesting Facts About the Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act of 2023?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 30, 2023

As we prepare for the second half of 2023, it’s vital to take a moment and consider the exciting developments on the horizon in the realm of ChatGPT and generative AI, and more specifically, how these advancements could influence the landscape of grant writing.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The open application period for the Panera Bread Foundation grant program is now open, and will close Nov. The Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations that provide access to education, opportunity, and mentorship to underserved children and youth.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. Read on for our breakdown of the most important findings from the Giving USA 2023 Annual Report and our proposed solutions to the decline in household giving. when adjusted for inflation) in 2022.

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re:Charity

JANUARY 29, 2024

In the United States, the number of college applications is trending upward. For the 2023-2024 academic year, more than 1.2 million prospective students submitted applications using the Common Application, and each student.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 21, 2023

Read our application tips and tricks to enhance your project proposal. 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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Instrumentl

OCTOBER 26, 2023

From research to post-award management, master nonprofit grant application timelines with our comprehensive guide.

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Instrumentl

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

From deciphering grant objectives to managing eligibility, this guide provides a comprehensive roadmap to confidently navigate the grant application process.

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