GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On average, sources estimate that 1 in 7 applications are approved for funding. The database offers 9 helpful pointers on crafting strong applications, from selecting the right opportunities to showcasing your project’s impact. Private foundations continue to be the most likely funding sources for most respondents.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 15, 2025

In a previous post, Part 1: Behind the Curtain , we shared some fundamental lessons from our experience serving as volunteer reviewers for Unfunded List grant applications, focusing on storytelling, ensuring realistic accuracy, and leveraging reviews. What exactly will this grant achieve?” ” Document what makes you special.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. Why Diversifying Your Funding Is Essential With nearly 2 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, the competition for funding from all sources is stiff.

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GrantNews

JULY 8, 2025

We spoke with grant experts and funding advisors to uncover what they wish more applicants knew before applying. Nonprofits often face fierce competition when applying for grant funding. Read the Guidelines – Carefully Funders frequently cite one top issue: applicants failing to follow instructions.

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Forty years later, we remain an influential intermediary funder that raises funds from institutional grantmakers and individual donors. Here we’ll share our insights into how the practice of listening to the community and funding the supposedly “unfundable” on a small scale can achieve what traditional large-scale philanthropy cannot.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Great grant writers hunt down top-funded proposalsespecially for competitive grants. They even use FOIA requests to access funded applications from public agencies. They even use FOIA requests to access funded applications from public agencies. Innovation in grant writing isnt about gimmicks. Bottom line?

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Every grant writer knows the feeling: deadlines loom, your program narratives are tight, your outcomes are crystal clearand yet, youre still stuck trying to fund the electricity bill, staff salaries, and that squeaky office chair no one wants to admit they broke. Unrestricted funding is like oxygen for nonprofits. Bottom line?

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Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025 and the anticipated changes that a new federal administration will bring, nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and fundraisers must be proactive to safeguard and sustain their funding sources. This can also lead to potential discretionary funding… 2. So, there ALWAYS funding out there! Some good news?

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Every good nonprofit knows that securing funding can make or break an organization/ Grant funding is a lifeline, providing the resources needed to launch new programs, sustain ongoing initiatives, and expand services to those who need them the most. The thing is, crafting a winning application is no small feat.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 19, 2025

What sets apart an application that gets high scores from another that falls short? At GrantWriterTeam , we explore this topic with real-world insight from experienced grant reviewers and the findings can make all the difference in your funding success. Need help crafting a winning application?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Earn a stamp of approval on your grant application. Some applications will succeed, while others may be denied for any number of reasons. Each rejection offers valuable lessons that can improve your chances of securing funding in the future. Unfeasible Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Create an annual grants calendar that shows: Priority funders Application deadlines Target ask amounts Estimated notification dates This transforms you from a grant chaser to a grants strategist. Illustrate how many applications typically yield one win. It also helps leadership understand that not all grants are created equal.

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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. Dont think of applying a gender lens as a chore, or way to secure more funds, but rather as an opportunity for curiosity and to maximise the impact of your work for all beneficiaries.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Grant funding plays a big part in water conservation and quality efforts! of course, the right funding. The Bureau of Reclamation serves as the primary funding agency for these projects, working to extend and preserve the U.S. Funding to Improve Public Drinking Water! Funding is for environmental projects.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

November is a fantastic month to explore funding opportunities, with options that can empower entrepreneurs to take control and secure the resources they need. Remember to review eligibility criteria and deadlines to maximize your chances of securing funding. But now is the perfect time to focus on growing your business! Absolutely!

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GrantNews

JUNE 17, 2025

Applying for grants can be a lifeline for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations looking to fund their projects. But grant denials are all too common, and it can be discouraging when your application is rejected without a clear explanation. Similarly, leaving out necessary financial documents can derail your application.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. No matter the source, finding the right grant can be challenging, but GrantWatch makes the search easier by listing grants from all funding sources in one place.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A Definitive Guide Grant Research Strategies : How to Locate Funding Opportunities Did you know? Grant-seekers applying for garbage and waste grants often fill out grant applications on their own. For example, a 990 report helps grant-seekers determine how much funding to request. Why is Recycling Important?

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Sadly, even with this outreach funding can still be challenging for nonprofits. Because of this, GrantWatch lists grant funding opportunities for nonprofits and businesses to help them locate funding to cover overhead expenses. Funding to cover overhead is vital for any organization to flourish. Did you know?

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

But, sometimes it can be an uphill battle, and these entrepreneurs often face significant challenges, including limited access to funding, systemic barriers, and underrepresentation in the business world. Coincidentally , we also have a list of nearly 2000 BIPOC grants that can help minorities apply for the funding they need to flourish.

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Candid

JULY 21, 2025

In recent articles, we’ve discussed foundation grants and corporate support as potential avenues to explore for organizations affected by federal funding cuts. While these funding streams can help fill some of the gaps, they’re only a partial remedy for a sector that has been heavily reliant on government support.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Funding for professional development is here for the taking! Grants to Fund Professional Development 1. Grant funding will enhance local capacity to build equitable and sustainable communities with trust-based grantmaking to support collaborative partnerships. Think of it as a win-win-win situation. Everyone wins!

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RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You are carefully researching different funding sources and feel strongly that federal grant funding will help provide the financial boost that you need to get things moving. For those who have spent countless hours preparing federal grant applications, you know that this isnt easy. Seems like a win, right?

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GrantNews

MAY 6, 2025

With an ever-increasing demand for quality early childhood programs, educators, nonprofits, and school districts are actively seeking funding to support curriculum development, classroom resources, staff training, and family engagement initiatives. The funding is for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including Childhood Literacy.

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GrantNews

APRIL 24, 2025

Because of this, grant-makers provide funding to schools, education programs, libraries , community-based nonprofits, and even healthcare providers. Funding addresses the medical needs of children in low-income families. Funding is for programs using certified instructors and a recognized curriculum.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 6, 2025

Many turn to grant funding to launch and expand their business ventures. It follows then, that as the number of women entrepreneurs rises, so do funding options. Funding supports improvement, expansion, and strengthening of businesses that impact families, girls, and women. With over 13 million female-led businesses in the U.S.,

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

To find out, at the start of the Giving Season we ran a LinkedIn poll , with three choicesmore unrestricted funding, less paperwork for grants, and to reduce burnoutplus a write-in option. The first of five best practices for fair funding outcomes? Simplify the grant application. The responses may surprise you.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 10, 2024

GrantWatch has provided a list of some last chance grants whose application deadline is within the next week to ten days. Funding is to develop housing units to be sold at prices below the average market price to increase housing options for low-income individuals and families. GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 17, 2024 2.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Women entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital are looking for funding to launch and grow their businesses. Thankfully, as the number of female entrepreneurs rises, so do the funding options. They also offer a valuable option for women who face difficulties qualifying for conventional funding. But thats just the first step.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Some funders require grant seekers to raise a portion of the needed funding. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. Funding will be for upgrading facilities and operations, lowering costs, and greater focus on more efficient use of resources.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

When there is a flurry of activity that affect the entire industry, such as policy changes that disrupt current and potential funding for hundreds of organizations, you need to take the time to understand the risks for your organization and your grantees. Connect organizations to share resources and make introductions where applicable.

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GrantNews

JULY 25, 2025

Capital funding grants are the powerhouse behind impactful transformations in infrastructure. Capital funding can be the key that unlocks the door. For example, when building a new community center, expanding a health clinic, or updating a school library, capital funding grants make meaningful improvements possible.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Now, imagine submitting a grant application in January and receiving the award notice in June. Start by thinking like an auditor from the moment you draft your application. Even if your organization doesn’t manage federal funds directly, these insights inform the best practices that can protect your reputation and funding streams.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Verify your email today and take a confident step toward securing the funding you need to achieve your goals. Verifying your email address is a critical step in the registration process that can significantly enhance your experience and increase your chances of securing funding. We then send this to your email address. Here’s why: 1.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Securing funding is vital for critical programs to flourish. There are many ways to generate funding, like selling merchandise, silent auctions, charity events, fundraisers, and more. However, most nonprofits depend on sustainable funding, and that comes in the form of grants. Researching grants can be daunting.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It’s important to know the breadth and scope of international grant funding currently available. The global impact of international grant funding is key to making large-scale inroads to solving a multitude of global issues that need to be addressed. Funding supports salary for fellows for the duration of a one-year project.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Funding supports a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, and rehabilitation programs. Funding is intended to assist EMS providers in developing health and wellness programs. It often requires both mental health and rehab support for recovery.

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