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Most Common Grant Proposal Errors (and How to Fix Them)

Grant Writing Made Easy

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?

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Grant Budgets for Nonprofits: Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid

Grant Writing Made Easy

If you have a dedicated finance staff member or team, start the application process by talking to them! When the budget and narrative are developed in parallel, they reinforce one another, creating a visionary proposal that is grounded in reality. Who will implement the work? What resources are required?

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Grant Writing for Small Nonprofits: How to Do More With Less

Grant Writing Made Easy

Some grant applications require extensive attachments, audits, or years of financial history. Instead, seek out funders who explicitly welcome first-time applicants, smaller budgets , or grassroots initiatives. This reduces prep time and helps you maintain a consistent voice and narrative across all your proposals.

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Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

Expert writers with over ten years of experience and many successful applications might charge up to $200 per hour. Smaller projects or specific parts of grant applications work well with hourly rates. Grant writers can’t control whether an application succeeds. This prohibition exists for several key reasons.

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Is AI Coming for Your Grant Writing Job?

Grant Writing Made Easy

However, if your organizational data, program descriptions, community quotes, and past applications are stored in a connected system, something powerful happens. Tools like the Standard Grant Narrative and Research Library within the Hub provide AI with the necessary context. Your grant calendar is connected to your funder history.