Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 2, 2025

But when it comes to grant writing, your budget isn’t just an attachment or requirement to fulfill. Grant budgets are a crucial part of the story you’re telling funders. For better or worse, your budget can make or break your chances of funding, despite the quality of the grant narrative itself. Who will implement the work?

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GrantNews

JUNE 17, 2025

But grant denials are all too common, and it can be discouraging when your application is rejected without a clear explanation. Understanding why grants get denied is the first step toward improving your applications and increasing your chances of success. Match the budget line items to the activities described in your proposal.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

The application is submitted, the grants been awarded, and everyones celebrating. Budget tracking. You did it. Cue the confetti! But wait whats that creeping over the horizon? Oh, just the real work a.k.a. post-award requirements. You know, the part no one talks about during the happy dance. Reporting deadlines. Compliance checks.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Introduction to Grant Budgets Understanding the financial aspects of grant applications, particularly budgeting, is essential for both small businesses and non-profits. A well-structured budget can significantly impact the chances of securing funding.

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GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

But what if you don’t have the budget to bring in a professional? In this article, we will walk you through how to navigate the grant-seeking process on your own, where to find opportunities, and how to present a strong application, all while keeping costs low and control in your hands. Tip: Don’t overuse jargon.

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RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For those who have spent countless hours preparing federal grant applications, you know that this isnt easy. You need to have a strong case statement and adequate responses to the narrative prompts in the application to ensure that you have justification for this funding.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For tips on how to navigate the application process, see our article on how to apply for grant money. This section explores essential strategies for researching grant opportunities, identifying eligibility criteria, and tips for crafting successful applications. Keeping track of deadlines is important for timely applications.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastering your projected budget does not have to be as difficult as you might think. Nonprofits need a projected annual budget for transparency, especially if grant funding is needed. Nonprofits seeking grant funding need to provide an annual budget to the funding source. Mastering Your Projected Budget in 5 Simple Steps: 1.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Knowing how to identify fitting grants and prepare competitive applications raises your chances of winning awards. Phase 1: Pre-Award Phase The pre-award phase lays the groundwork for a successful grant application and funding. It also helps nonprofits understand funder expectations and tailor applications accordingly.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 12, 2025

What Do Grant-Makers Look for in Grant Applications? However, a strong, strategic application can set your proposal apart. What Do Grant-Makers Look for in Grant Applications? Most importantly, a tailored message that mirrors a funder’s values and language can transform a strong application into a winning one.

Applicant

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

It matters not how organized your application was at the time of submission if you dont hold a proper kick off meeting right from the start. If the grant application included a work plan, you could attach it to the agenda for reference, but save reviewing the plan for a subsequent meeting).

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This includes simple narratives, flexible budgets, clear timelines for decisions, and a quick approval process. Extend Deadlines For programs currently in the application cycle, extend deadlines for potential grantees in impacted areas.

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Thirty percent of our current grantee partners received their first or second grant from BWF, and over the past four years have either doubled or tripled their operations budget. Most traditional, larger foundations offer grants only after applicants have successfully secured funding from another source.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Each type of grant has its own purpose, eligibility requirements, and application processes. Whether pursuing government, foundation, or corporate grants, understanding the specifics of each category will aid in crafting targeted and effective grant applications. Preparing Required Documents : Each grant may have specific requirements.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Engage in conversations with peers and seek out mentorship opportunities to learn about successful grant applications and strategies. Budgeting and Financial Justifications An accurate and detailed budget serves as a financial blueprint for your proposal. Shavonn also serves as President of the Grant Professionals Association.*

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By subscribing to GrantWatch, users can access detailed information on various grants, including eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and funding amounts. Financial counseling offers budgeting advice, debt management assistance, and financial planning tips.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The application process for grants often involves submitting a detailed proposal outlining the intended use of the funds. Equipping oneself with a solid foundation in the basics of grant writing can lead to successful applications and ultimately secure the necessary funding to turn ideas into reality.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Researching Local Grant Opportunities Research forms the foundation of successful grant applications. Grant Application Process The grant application process generally involves several key steps. Submit the Application Ensure the application is submitted by the deadline. Keep copies of everything for your records.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Budget constraints, shifting priorities, or behind-the-scenes politics often drive the final call. Or that your budget needed more justification. Funders remember the applicants who are gracious, curious, and committednot just the ones who win on the first try. And you may never get the full story.

Proposal

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The grant application process necessitates a clear understanding of requirements and the impact of the proposed project on the community or field of study. Understanding the various types of grants can help applicants focus their search and develop tailored proposals.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Provide leeway on reporting deadlines and requirements to give them a little breathing roomor forego applications altogether for recurring grantees. Running budget scenarios early allows you to make informed choices and reduce surprises. Start with flexible applications that feed directly into your CRM.

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Strategic Grants

JUNE 18, 2025

To avoid AI misuse when writing grant applications, here are some of our top tips for making sure AI is your helpful sidekick and not hindering your grant writing: 1. The prospective funder x seeks to support xyz and requires strong justification around budget. Remember, it will be a human evaluating your application!

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Complexity of the Grant Proposal Simple applications for smaller grants may take 10-20 hours. Planning and Strategy (5-10 Hours) Defining project objectives, budgets, and deliverables. Budget Justification: 3-5 hours. What Influences the Time Spent on Grant Writing? Lets explore these: 1. Outlining the proposal structure.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With their seasoned help, GrantWriterTeam’s writers can guide nonprofits through the complexities of grant applications, ensuring each element aligns with the specific requirements of the funder. To that end, GrantWatch is joining in to provide a list of technology-based grants for nonprofits.

Grant Writing

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofits growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization.

Indirect Cost

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Similarly, collaborating with nonprofit leaders can provide direct pathways to winning grants, such as: Partnering on projects and applications. provides grant writing training and discounted services to underserved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with budgets of less than $3 million. Subcontracting opportunities. Get.Grants.Better.

Grant Writing

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.” We saw applications that felt very broad, and as one of our team members, Julie, put it, “One application felt like the program was very elective, but not for any specific population.”

Application

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Funders review hundreds of applications, and issues such as unclear objectives, vague budgets, or an ineffective statement of need can easily push your proposal to the bottom of the pile. That’s often enough to knock your application off the shortlist in a competitive field. The good news?

Proposal

Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

Building a nonprofit budget can be intimidating, not only for new projects or organizations but for all nonprofits when the fundraising outlook is uncertain. Yet, a challenging environment makes developing a strong, credible budget even more important. Here’s how to get started: The basics of building a nonprofit budget.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Were often the ones shaping narratives, refining budgets, and crafting the compelling language that helps nonprofit organizations secure critical funding. Keep the Relationship Where It Belongs: As a consultant, your name should never appear on a clients grant application. And look, I get it.

Ethics

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Churches that invest in research and development for new programswhether in youth ministry, senior outreach, or interfaith dialogueoften rely on grants to test new ideas without overextending their regular budgets. These sessions can provide up-to-date information on available grants, the application process, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding what constitutes a grant is essential for applicants. To be successful in securing grant funding, individuals must grasp the basic components involved in the grant application process, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and evaluation metrics.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Its always satisfying when you can include a Memorandum of Understanding, signed six months earlier, as an attachment to your application. Who fills out the SF-424 application? Who constructs the budget? Get these details hashed out in advance and get it down in writing. Set a primary writer. Divide up the writing.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Many grantmakers request a proposed budget along with grant applications to show youre thinking about these goals from the start.

Finance

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budget A detailed financial plan outlining all expenses and how grant funds will be allocated. For budgeting tips, refer to budgeting for grants. Inadequate Budgeting An unclear or unrealistic budget can undermine confidence in the proposal. Refer to basics of grant writing for more insights.

Grant Writing

Grant Writer Team

APRIL 17, 2025

Build a Realistic Budget Create a clear, itemized budget for the project. By following these ten steps, youll help your grant writer put together a focused, well-structured application. Grant writing is a continuous process, so be sure to keep your materials updated and ready for future applications.

Grants

Candid

JUNE 17, 2025

According to the Council on Foundations’ (COF) March member survey , 80% of funders were considering making at least one change to its work, including 27% planning to increase their grantmaking budgets. Meanwhile, the possibility of higher taxes on foundation investment income is adding to the uncertain outlook.

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