Grant Training Center

MARCH 31, 2025

In light of recent developments, the federal grant landscape has undergone significant changes, creating uncertainty for many researchers and institutions. The recent Executive Order signed on February 26, 2025, has introduced sweeping changes to how federal discretionary funding is managed.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised their uniform guidance in 2024, increasing the de minimus (or standard) rate allowed for indirect costs—overhead for federal grants—from 10 to 15%. On the positive side, the U.S. But overhead expenses have also been the focus of recent policy changes as well.

Indirect Cost

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

​In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you 9 reasons your grants are getting rejected, and how to fix them. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. And they're there to help you. Will: Awesome.

Instrumentl

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. Subscribe 10k+ grant writers have already subscribed Create Your Instrumentl Account Never tried Instrumentl? Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! Plus, learn about the OneCause Cares grant.

Instrumentl

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. ​Teresa Huff is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer mentor/coach. If you miss a grant application deadline, reporting deadlines, it's all a big deal.

Instrumentl

GrantNews

JANUARY 28, 2025

Links Government Grants Learning Center – This is your gateway to federal grants and includes multiple sections about how to apply. How to Apply for a Federal Funding Opportunity -Their Community Blog covers a wide range of topics. For more information, you can also visit the Gr a ntWatch FAQ page.

Government

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. Women and racial minorities were far less likely to be experienced in the grants process, or to win grant awards. Agencies tend to award grants to the usual suspects.

Federal Grants

Grants.gov

AUGUST 8, 2018

When preparing your federal grant application, you would do well to put yourself – and your team – in the shoes of the people who will be evaluating it. A peer review panel is a group of subject matter experts, often from outside of the federal government, who evaluate grant applications using a set of criteria.

Federal Grants

ProposalPRO

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you’re writing a federal grant, plenty. But your federal grant program officers and reviewers don’t want to see them in your grant proposal. Look for my Fund the Change blog post on the 30th day of each month. Please subscribe, like, and comment for more insights on the federal grants process.

Federal Grants

Grants.gov

MAY 8, 2019

Let’s say that your organization is applying for a federal grant that will support a wildlife reserve restoration project. In a previous series post, we discussed the role of peer review panels , as well as the criteria they use to evaluate applications. Want more insight into the grant writing process?

Federal Grants

Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are Federal Grants About to Get Easier? In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the complexity and inefficiency of US federal grant programs. To address these issues and optimize the distribution of funds to deserving recipients, lawmakers have proposed the Streamlining Federal Grants Act.

Federal Grants

ProposalPRO

AUGUST 1, 2021

If you’re won a federal grant, you know you owe your good fortune to the independent grant reviewers who highly rated your proposal. Studies on the topic indicate that expert peer reviewers can select strongly written grant applications but cannot necessarily predict which projects will successfully achieve stated objectives.

Grants

Grants.gov

JULY 14, 2020

Developing a proofreading strategy can greatly improve the quality of your federal grant application. Here are some tips from grant-making offices across the government that you can use for developing this strategy. Give your application a grade. Rate your own application,” advises the NIH resource.

Application

ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

In doing so, it seeks to give nonprofits a seat at the table and the ability to use their expertise, proven approaches, and institutional knowledge to shape federal policy. I’ve blogged on that before, here. And another thought: Should grant writers support the Act? Organizational Endorsements To Date here. The Waiver.

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

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I don’t mean to infer that reading grants is boring, and I’m not promoting performance-enhancing drugs. I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. In a federal grant?

Federal Grants

ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

So how does asymmetric information work in the government grants space? Same Information, Different Understanding Uncle Sam provides information about grants for free. You have access to the grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), application instructions, forms, Frequently Asked Questions, and webinars.

Federal Grants

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage. How do compliance requirements impact the grant application stage? The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

They will explore the roadmap beyond the total web solution with a focus on real-world applications of AI and enhanced interoperability across the NXT suite. She’ll provide a step-by-step process for integrating federal grant compliance into your organization’s internal controls.

Finance

Grants.gov

JULY 9, 2019

Need statements , program narratives, and discussions of impact aren’t the only parts of a federal grant application that require the touch of a good writer. What follows are budget narrative writing tips that have been curated from a wide range of federal agency resources. What Is a Budget Narrative?

Budget Narrative

Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 7, 2021

Writing any grant is tough. Writing and winning government grants, especially federal grants, is even more challenging if you're still learning the ropes. Here are six ways to win federal grants. Grants.gov also has a wonderful blog with a lot of video content to help you overcome hurdles.

Government

Grants Plus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The 2023 State of Grantseeking report highlights that 40 percent of nonprofits nationwide rely on federal grant funding. Since our founding in 2007, Grants Plus has partnered with nonprofits to navigate funding over the past four government shutdowns.

Government

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Have you ever wondered what causes one grant reviewer to score an application high, while another receives a lower score? What guidelines can I follow to ensure that I have written the strongest grant application possible given my writing style? Your grant-seeking success is our priority at GrantWriterTeam.

Grants

California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

The California Grants Portal brings together a diverse community of grantseekers, including experienced grant writers and first-time applicants. Per the Grants Information Act of 2018, the Grants Portal provides a centralized location from which to find competitive or first-come grant opportunities from nearly 60 state entities.

Grants

Grants.gov

APRIL 2, 2018

Application forms, some of which may require file attachments. If you don’t set up your account properly, you risk facing delays when you are ready to begin work on the application. After all, you don’t want to spend hours on an application only to realize later that you are not eligible to apply.

Grants.Gov

Grant Training Center

APRIL 15, 2024

New and seasoned grant writers are encountering increased challenges in seeking funding for their research and organizations. In this blog, I will briefly outline five of the most common barriers. Currently, the funding levels for many federal grants is ranging around the 90 th percentile and above.

Grants

Grants.gov

JULY 18, 2018

Whether you are writing an email, blog post, or lengthy proposal, you need to consider the question, “Who is my audience?” In the grants world, your audience will usually be the agency awarding funds and the people reviewing your application. Let’s recall the broader context of federal grants.

Grant Writing

Grants Plus

JANUARY 19, 2024

The pursuit of government grants can be challenging, requiring dedicated time, effort, and expertise. The process often involves navigating through a multitude of regulations, lengthy applications, and rigorous reporting requirements. They can also be an advocate within their agency for future grant opportunities.

Government

Blackbaud

APRIL 26, 2024

This executive director wanted to expand the revenue sources of the organization to include federal grants. The post Beyond the Audit: 6 Best Practices to Build and Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Audit Firm first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. For example, a new executive director joined an organization we worked with.

Utilities

Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I recently participated in a Federal grant review panel for the Department of Education that included ten complex applications with detailed rubrics and a series of 2-3 hour panel discussions over 15 days, including weekends and holidays. Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data.

Proposal

Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 2, 2020

There are some things (like writing a federal grant with 5 days notice for an organization who isn't already a client) that are nearly impossible. To be a successful grant writer, you must embody excellence in your management, writing and goal-meeting. That is a huge part in grant writing that I feel can be overlooked.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Here's how it works: Four types of indirect cost rates Provisional rate — A temporary rate only applicable for a specified time and is subject to adjustment. Predetermined rate — Applicable to a specified current or future period, which is based on an estimate of costs incurred. Predetermined rates are not subject to adjustment.

Indirect Cost

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, Rural Utilities Services’ Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program is accepting applications for equipment, software, and other technological needs to provide education and medical services to remote areas with populations of 20,000 and under.

USDA

Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Utilize comments from previous applications as a starting point. While no two reviewers will think the same, these can give useful insight and assist in your own objective review of future grant applications. However, there is usually always a section [closer to the end] that covers how the grant will be reviewed.

Grant Writing

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs. Casey Foundation, WT Grant Foundation, and Brady Education Foundation—will award restricted funds for program evaluation.

Budget

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The goal of the YHSI Grant Program is “to increase state and local capacity to better serve youth and create projects that are responsive to the needs of youth at-risk of or experiencing homelessness in the community.” Applications for this program are due February 15, 2024. Watch HUD’s YHSI grants webinar. an entire state).

UEI

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g., finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). The caveat here is potentially leaving funding on the table, especially if you manage federal grant awards.

Indirect Cost