Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Even when your grant review process involves internal staff or people who have reviewed applications before, it can still be a bumpy process. Creating a streamlined and efficient grant review process can make sure you make data-driven and timely decisions so you can award your grants, and your grantees can drive impact. Life happens.

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Start by Asking the Right Questions: What is the current pre-award process? What is the current post-award process?

Grants

GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Award funding will be for program expenses. In addition to mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities, fellows will attend the Administration for Children and Families(ACF) Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium (CCEEPRC). mental health counselors, physical therapists).

Funding

Candid

JUNE 9, 2025

Foundations award billions of dollars in grants across the United States each year. The dashboards’ maps and graphs show grant dollars from two complementary perspectives: funding awarded to nonprofits in each state, and funding awarded by private and community foundations based in each state.

Funding

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation application processes are often simpler than government grants, making them more accessible. However, securing larger awards does come with greater competition. Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above.

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Government Grants Government grants are typically provided at the federal, state, or local level and can be a significant source of funding for churches, for profit organizations, especially when the projects align with public policy objectives such as community development, education, or social services.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Definition of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to fund specific projects or programs. Corporate Grants Funds awarded by businesses to support community programs or initiatives that enhance their corporate social responsibility.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

JULY 23, 2025

The application and review processes are usually rigorous, reflecting the responsibility these funders have to manage large sums effectively. Using GrantWatch’s Foundation Search Directory , we’ve listed 10 foundations that have awarded millions in grants to nonprofits in previous years. Click here to learn more.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Identifying More Potential Grant Applications The grant process is both time-consuming and critical for nonprofit leaders. While large grants may seem like the most efficient route, federal grant applications have a 25% success rate and provide only 15% of the requested aid, according to data from Instrumentl. rail-container).hide();

AI

GrantNews

JUNE 26, 2025

Doctoral Student to Complete a Dissertation on Politics or Public Policy $5,000 to a doctoral student to assist with the research costs necessary to complete their dissertation on politics or public policy. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

Grants

GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2025

What’s more, things like inclusion, training, and fair wages attract talented and like-minded applicants. Organizational culture is the concept of shared values, policy, and purpose. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

Grant Writer Team

APRIL 3, 2025

Furthermore, it is vital to read and re-read your grant application before submission to guarantee the grant-maker receives a compelling proposal from your organization. Nonprofits organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) play an ever-growing role in politics and public policy advocacy.

Grants

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

As Vu Le has highlighted, many traditional funding practices—such as overly complicated applications, delayed decisions, and excessive reporting—create unnecessary harm and waste. The application process includes the ability to submit three short responses in written, audio, or video format.

Burnout

GrantNews

MARCH 24, 2025

These grants are highly sought after because they offer a more straightforward application process compared to government funding. However, larger awards often mean tougher competition. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. One challenge?

Grants

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

Candid

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Public benefit programs have strict income and asset limits that make it difficult to receive grants and awards. Consider, radically, abandoning applications altogether and identifying grantees through nominations, as we did in the second round of Disability Futures. What isnt working, and how can funders help address those issues?

Funding

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

‍ By the end of this Instrumentl Partner Webinar, you’ll be able to learn: ​The most common reasons grants are rejected - from obvious to not-so-obvious ​Solutions to help you fix each of those ​Ways Instrumentl can support you to help recognize and avoid the most common grant application mistakes Never tried Instrumentl?

Instrumentl

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The challenge becomes even more daunting when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure. Support field-wide research and policy efforts that aim to make the nonprofit sector more sustainable for its workforce.

Burnout

Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee that grants will be awarded as a result of this information. Risk Management From finances to reputation, the board identifies and mitigates risks.

Government

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Nonprofits often operate under the mindset that more applications = more chances of funding. Spending 15–20 hours on a complex application for a small grant can quickly become a losing proposition, especially when larger opportunities might require similar effort. Pro tip: Before applying, walk through a “day in the life” post-award.

Grants

NonProfit PRO

JULY 23, 2025

To celebrate and as part of its commitment to making an impact in local communities, HOME Agency is proud to announce the HOME Agency Values in Action Award, a $100,000 marketing services grant for one mission-driven nonprofit. ” The HOME Agency Values in Action Award is now open for applications. rail-container).hide();

Award

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?

Instrumentl

GrantNews

MAY 1, 2025

Awards to Recognize Community-Building Efforts – Awards of $1,000 to Northwest Territories individuals or groups of volunteers to recognize community-building efforts. Grants to Texas Volunteer Fire Departments – Grants to offset the cost of insurance policies. If you are denied, you may reapply after 6 months.

Grants

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

GrantNews

MARCH 14, 2025

Despite recent concerns over policy changes, grant funding remains a priority. The continued investment in education, health, science, and research is vital to ensure that the underserved are helped, new technology is created, and the future is cultivated to ensure evidence-based policies are celebrated.

Applicant

Peak Proposals

JULY 20, 2025

In this post, we cover four lessons that we believe are universally applicable. Would it have been a better policy if USAID had required all projects it funded to have multiple income streams (e.g., Whether different funding policies on USAID’s part could have helped preserve some of its investments, we’ll never know.

Policy

DoJiggy

APRIL 22, 2025

Chambers of Commerce play a crucial role in supporting local businesses, strengthening regional economies, and advocating for policies that benefit the business community. Chamber Gala or Awards Night Host a formal evening recognizing outstanding local businesses or community leaders.

Fundraising

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

Court Interventions Are Slowing Executive Overreach Thanks to recent rulings, some of the most harmful policy rollouts from the Trump administration have been blocked or reversed. This legal advocacy focuses heavily on education equity, climate resilience, and community justice programs—areas often targeted in ideological policy shifts.

Federal Grants

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 30, 2025

The combined organization will offer an extensive range of philanthropic advisory services, including program strategy and design, and a set of services to deepen grantee relationships including sourcing and diligence of grantees, application support, grant structuring and impact measurement. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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ProposalPRO

JUNE 30, 2021

NIH studied their records and found several points where the process failed: Black researchers were less likely than White researchers to submit applications. Or, to say that another way, the issues Black scientists most want to address appeared to hold the least value for those awarding NIH grants. There’s little surprise there.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

Grant Readiness

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In a webinar with Peter Panapento , co-founder and philanthropic practice leader of Turn Two Communications, he shared best practices when creating an AI policy for your grantmaking organization. Here are some of the tips Peter shared for creating an AI policy that your organization will actually use. Meet your staff where they are.

Policy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Some are continuing their funding as before, but others are rewording their websites and applications. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Frank Franklin II/AP Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons of the Fearless Fund, which has awarded $20,000 to businesses that are at least 51 percent owned by Black women.

Policy

RBW Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

The organization does this by increasing the amount of capacity building, grant services, and data/engagement/policy services provided with a curated pool of consultants who support nonprofit organizations throughout Nevada. million grant award.

Grants

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Incorporate these best practices into your processes before applying for a grant and after you win an award to make sure you stay compliant with the grant requirements. Pre-Award Preparation Have certain policies and processes in place before applying for a grant so you can be confident you meet their requirements and there are no surprises.

Government

ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

Last week the nonprofit sector achieved a milestone when legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives to elevate sector voices in the development of policy. The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act introduces something new: It establishes a formal partnership between federal policy makers and nonprofit organizations.

Grants