Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. Social capital is also often a factor in securing invitations to submit grant proposals or work on initiatives.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Writing grants requires organizations to analyze their audience, gather data, build compelling stories, and submit polished proposals. This makes becoming skilled at proposal writing significant. A strong grant proposal has sections about the organization’s background, project details, story, budget, and ways to measure success.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Grant writers, raise your hand if youve ever opened an old proposal and discovered that the current executive director left two years agoand your orgs mission statement has since gone through three rewrites and a rebrand. Label it clearly (Org Boilerplate Updated Q2 2025) and archive past versions in a tidy version history.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is returning on14 February to 2 March 2025. The 2025 Festival theme Free to be is a celebration of the strides toward true LGBTQIA+ equality while also acting as a global reminder that our fight is far from over, and that we are not truly free until we are all free to be. Find out more.

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Just Write Grants

JUNE 20, 2025

In 2025, funders are prioritizing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), sustainability, and workforce development like never before. Nonprofits must align their grant proposals with these evolving priorities to stay competitive.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

As an independent grant professional and nonprofit consultant, I have navigated the complexities of funding proposals and the diverse landscape of nonprofit initiatives for years. One of the main reasons I am passionate about attending the 2025 Grant Summit is the unparalleled access to knowledge and resources it provides.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Winning grants, especially in 2025, requires organizations to operate at the highest level of excellence and strategy. Todays environment demands more than just a well-written proposal. Final Thoughts Winning grants in 2025 will require more than submitting applicationsit demands a strategic, innovative, and collaborative approach.

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GrantNews

APRIL 21, 2025

Think of GrantWatch as your 2025 Grant Game Book , packed with the plays you need to secure flexible, high-impact nonprofit funding. Eligible proposals address issues of environmental, social, and global concern, especially those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. You dont want to miss this.

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Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Looking Ahead to 2025 and Beyond: Now, we're approaching another pivotal moment. As 2025 draws near, some of TCJA's provisions are set to expire. Plan Ahead Internally and Educate Yourself Get ready for 2025. This was followed by an expected dip in 2018's giving growth rate. Keep nurturing those major donors.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Smaller projects or specific parts of grant applications work well with hourly rates.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

While these statements have not been true of the 2025 calendar year through February, this has been the case for decades, and will likely be the case again. In the foundation grant proposal, you will be able to tell them how you measure success and what markers you are reaching for.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

Treasury Department introduced proposed regulations to address some concerns surrounding DAFs. The IRS held a hearing in May 2024 to hear public comments on the proposed legislation, which was largely met with backlash from DAF-sponsoring organizations like banks and community foundations. In late 2023, the IRS and U.S.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2025

If restricted funding is the only option per the foundations guidelines, work with your contact or program officer to shape your proposal and budget so potential funding is budget relieving meaning it will support work your organization is already doing or has committed to. Get up to speed on grantseeking and proposal writing.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

The economic outlook predicts growth in philanthropy for 2024 and 2025, with expected increases of 4.2% This could push total giving beyond $600 billion by 2025, even after accounting for inflation. Develop a system where you’re sending out proposals or letters of inquiry to new foundations on a weekly basis.

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Tom Ahern

JULY 1, 2025

File under: New secrets for grantwriting success Beneath the Headlines: What the Trends Highlighted in Giving USA 2025 Really Mean for Charities Chasing Grants and DAFs "After 23 years in this field, I can tell you: [today's grants marketplace] is not business as usual. Make your proposals easy to say yes to. Don’t stay in your box.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Republican lawmakers are committed to nonprofit reform in 2025. By Craig Kennedy Chansak Joe, Getty Images Republican lawmakers are committed to nonprofit reform in 2025. That could spell challenges for the field. That could spell challenges for the field.

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 27, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking We've written the proposal. Yet if the readers mind wanders after a few minutes, or worse they yawn our proposal may be in trouble. Consider repeating that approach in each section of your proposal. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: Readability

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Citi Foundation is accepting proposals for its 2025 Global Innovation Challenge to offer funds to nonprofits supporting youth employment.

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The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 16, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking In an earlier blog, I discussed how to strengthen your proposal by adding context to the Problem Discussion with descriptive detail. Part Two is about giving the reader a sense of place to add meaning to the proposal. It will add power and depth to your proposal.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 7, 2025

As we progress into 2025, strong families should be our number one community focus. Proposals addressing arts, music, community, and cultural needs, pre-kindergarten educational needs, community and culture-based activities, and youth athletic programs prioritized. Grants to nonprofits and schools to address community needs.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Will 2025 be the year you earn your Grant Professionals Certification (GPC)? For many grant professionals, 2025 has been a year of rapid changes and a testament to our ability to pivot as needed, learn quickly, and help lead our teams. Am I eligible to take the exam in 2025? Will I be ready to take the exam in 2025?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

For example, scientific insights and policy proposals are best utilized if understood universally. In 2025, aligning fundraising efforts with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is more vital than ever. Language is the root of communication and cultural identity.

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 5, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The heart of program planning is problem analysis. What does this problem mean for the people we propose to serve? should stimulate a discussion about what the impact of the problem on the people we propose to serve. Then ask, so what?

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 23, 2025

Koch Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP), for grants between $25,000 to $50,000 to be awarded to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in Los Angeles County. Elizabeth R.

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The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

Category: Government Funding Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Political changes can lead to changes in laws, policies, and rules. In the first few months of 2025, many federal grants and contracts have been terminated. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: Federal Grants

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The year's final quarter is the perfect time to finish the year strong, review the year, reflect upon successes and challenges, and build a plan for 2025. Discern what you can from unfunded grant proposals and feedback from grant reviewers or program officers to determine areas of improvement.

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 20, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The grant proposal is a logical argument for funding, as we state in our textbook, Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing. The logic of the the proposal flows from the logic of your Program design.

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Bloom Grant Consulting

JUNE 9, 2025

Cultivation is important because your grant proposal is more likely to be considered or even awarded when you have invested time and effort to establish a meaningful relationship with the funder. Cultivation is the process of building trust and loyalty to develop relationships with prospective funders. What is the importance of cultivation?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2025

In addition, see how GrantWatch provides the tools you need to locate funding to strengthen your organizational culture in 2025! Eligible proposals address physical and behavioral health issues, including substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic needs, and health equity. We suggest using our SMART Grant Search to locate verified grants.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

“We strategized smart objectives to fulfill our mission,” or “We need to include smart objectives in our proposal.” Whether you are developing a strategic plan, managing a project, or designing a grant proposal, SMART objectives ensure that your efforts are focused and effective.

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The Grantsmanship Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The whole purpose of community programs is to make a change for the better. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: Outcomes How much better? That is the Outcome or the measurable result of your work. How well did we do? Im afraid to ask.

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 12, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Lets Talk About the Problem, Part 2 (or The Lack of a Program is Not the Problem) Planning programs proactively makes good sense. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: problem statement reactive planning Your plans will only become stronger.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 20, 2025

The state of nonprofit grants is in flux in 2025, as a U.S. If your organization relies partially or heavily on grant funding to stay in business, reevaluate your grant writing and management approach to ensure more of your proposals are accepted. Customize your proposals to each funder. Customize your proposals to each funder.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Future of Women’s Health & Menopause Research In 2025, we see an increased focus on non-hormonal therapies. In 2025, aligning fundraising efforts with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is more vital than ever. Menopause and Aging : Funding Opportunities for Nonprofits Did you know?

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As we approach 2025, the landscape of grant writing for nonprofits is evolving rapidly. In this blog post, we’ll explore how nonprofits can best plan for grant writing in 2025, focusing on strategic preparation, adapting to changes, and leveraging new tools and insights. Enhance Proposal Quality 4.1

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Subscribe Report: Success Rates for Different Types of Grants Access Now Related posts Grant Writing Classes 2025 Federal Grants Just Changed—Here’s What You Need to Know Federal funding policies have changed. Partner with Us Support Email Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy System Status © 2025. Subscribe below.

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GrantNews

APRIL 22, 2025

With some dedication and a well-prepared proposal, its still possible to meet those deadlines and submit in time. GrantWatch wants to be part of your success with a special list of over 300 grants and other funding opportunities with deadlines of April 30, 2025. Last Chance April Grants and In-Kind Donations 1.

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