Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

It doesnt matter how long youve been in the gameseeing your carefully crafted proposal get shot down still stings. Even when you know the proposal was strong, rejection hits hard. Thats the truth of competitive grant writing even great proposals get denied. Lets be real: grant rejection sucks. The takeaway? Keep showing up.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As the senior manager of digital and data at the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation , Im always looking for new ways to eliminate friction between our organizations mission to prevent osteoporosis and my teams ability to realize it. In the past five years, we have exceeded expectations. But weve done it. It will pay off!

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 5, 2025

Last year the team at Strategic Grants helped write or critique close to 50 applications for the competitive Perpetual IPAP Grant. To understand gender-specific impacts Ask yourself: How might the proposed project affect different genders in unique ways? But, what do funders mean by this? women) is it also impacting men and boys?

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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.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 5, 2025

Want to make your grant proposal POP? The answer often lies in the proposal. A standout grant proposal isnt just well-written; its strategically crafted to connect, convince, and compel funders to say yes. If youre ready to turn a good proposal into a winning one, read on to find out how to make yours rise to the top!

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MAY 13, 2025

But these fundraisers are forgetting something very important: those foundations and corporations are full of people people who will review your grant applications and decide whether or not to give. For this reason, you should also embrace emotion in your grant proposals and corporate giving solicitations. Go, therefore, and do it.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Doing your foundation or government grants keep falling off the bottom of the list, impacting your grant proposal submissions. For example, our team has supported nonprofits with completing a new funder search , writing a single federal grant, or preparing a new grant template for your team to use to complete grant applications.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 21, 2025

Whether you currently have a handle on your mission-critical tasks or need to outsource immediately, creating a request for proposals (RFP) sets the stage for finding the right skills at the right price. This level of specificity will help your nonprofit attract the most qualified proposals.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 15, 2025

You found a grant and written your proposal! You’ve submitted your application. Since each funding source is different, the time from grant application submission until notification will vary. The chance of winning a grant can vary depending on how many people apply and the caliber of your proposal. Now, you wait.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, especially during proposal development, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my 26+ years working in nonprofits. Yet, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. version launched in April of this year. “We

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 17, 2024

Ignoring the grant application requirements can get your application rejected. Are you looking for an expert to guide you through the foundation application process? Are you looking for an expert to guide you through the foundation application process? Who is reviewing your grant proposal? How do you serve them?

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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. Seems like a win, right?

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Heres what you told us, along with a few articles that offer a deeper dive into each of the items on this nonprofit wish list: #3: Less paperwork for grants (14%) We know nonprofits are often overburdened by long, complicated, customized grant applications and reporting that require hours and hours of staff timeeven for small grant amounts.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Predictive Analytics : Grant seekers will use predictive analytics to identify potential funding opportunities and tailor proposals based on trends and funder preferences. Application Tracking : Enhanced tracking systems will provide real-time updates on the status of applications, deadlines, and funding opportunities.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

JULY 21, 2024

While I have not seen formal research on where a person’s eye travels when they first read a grant proposal, I paid attention to my habits and have generalized them to assist our clients. For example, in most of the grant proposals that we write, we include photos.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application. Here’s how nonprofits can measure and communicate impact and ROI effectively before they submit a proposal. cost per individual served).

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Sometimes, it can be frustrating when you find a grant that’s perfect for your needs, but the deadline has already passed and it’s too late to submit your grant proposal. GrantWatch has provided a list of some last chance grants whose application deadline is within the next week to ten days. Seize the Day!

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GrantNews

JUNE 5, 2025

Understanding how opportunities vary by grant type and applicant profile can give you a powerful edge in the process. What Percentage of Grant Applications Get Funded? Success rates for winning grants can vary dramatically depending on the funding source, the type of applicant, and the competitiveness of the specific program.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Though there are challenges to meeting the criteria in order to apply for matching grants, the end result can yield a much greater return on the time and effort you put into writing and submitting this kind of grant proposal. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Successful applicants have the opportunity to receive financial support, business guidance and mentorship, and marketing and promotional support. Activities supported by this funding include improving overall financial health, increasing fundamental business finance knowledge and application, and strengthening the workforce.

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Greg Stanley at PEAK Grantmaking has argued that generative AI tools can streamline the grant application process by enabling grantmakers to summarize, categorize, and pre-screen applications and by making it easier for grantseekers to fill out application forms. Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant applications?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 1, 2025

When used ethically, AI tools can help nonprofits, researchers, and institutions craft stronger proposals, ultimately increasing access to crucial funding. This saves valuable time, allowing grant writers to focus more on strategy, storytelling, and ensuring proposals reflect their organizations true mission and impact. Is it my tone?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Betsy Liley from Grateful Change Create a ‘Common Answer Library’ for Easier Applications Far and away, the biggest upgrade we’ve made to our grant writing at my organization is investing time in building and updating a “common answer library” on our shared drive. Good luck with your applications!

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If the foundation’s top grant is $5,000 and you ask for $25,000, you’re waving a huge red flag. * Is it consistent with instructions in the application guidelines? * Is it consistent with instructions in the application guidelines? The budget should mirror the proposal narrative. * Is it reasonable to support the program?

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For example, making grants more accessible by utilizing an online application process. For example, data found on a 990 report helps grant-seekers determination of how much to ask for in their proposal. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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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

APRIL 17, 2025

Your Next Grant Starts with the Right Preparation Crafting a winning grant proposal takes effort, planning, and the right support. A strong proposal depends on having the right information at hand and a clear strategy in place. 10 Steps to Strengthen Your Next Grant Proposal 1. That is why GrantWriterTeam is here for you.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

As grant directors, managers, and writers you need to understand what you are writing about in your proposals, especially if you aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. Are you prepared to remind those who hold the answers – or the planning process – that you both want the same thing – a strong proposal?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

Complicated Federal grant applications are also very complicated to complete, compile, and submit. Most federal grant applications are more than 100 pages long with attachments, and they require a significant amount of time to develop. In your application, you have to tell them you are going to do each of those three things.

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GrantNews

APRIL 17, 2024

2024 Government Grants Current Accepting Applications There are grants available to courts, IHEs, nonprofits, individuals, government agencies, and for-profits to address issues with the national court system. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

You must pay for a writer in advance before you turn in your proposal. A host of Nonprofits , Businesses , and Individuals are eligible to apply for grant funding but lack to resources to write the application. However, the total overall average cost for a grant proposal of 5 to 8 pages of narrative text is about $1,500.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, writing grant applications can be a very time-consuming and stressful process. Even the most experienced writer may feel pressure to be chosen by grant funders out of dozens or hundreds of applications. Investing your time, effort, and resources into writing a grant proposal can be frustrating if it doesn’t pay off.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 25, 2024

Every grant application needs to include a Problem or Needs Statement. It’s important to create a problem or needs statement before you write an effective proposal. It’s important to create a problem or needs statement before you write an effective proposal. Want to win the grant? What is a Needs Statement?

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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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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation application processes are often simpler than government grants, making them more accessible. This information is invaluable for crafting strong foundation grant proposals. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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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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