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What 2025 Grant Trends Are Teaching Nonprofits

Grant Writing Made Easy

Some funders are experimenting with AI to pre-screen applications based on clarity and alignment. Prepare logic models or theory of change diagrams to demonstrate how your activities lead to visual outcomes. Make grant strategy a team sport. Consider training staff in basic data storytelling and logic models.

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Organizational Development in Becoming Grant-Ready

Grant Professionals Association

Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and manage grant funding. It provides the essential infrastructure, capabilities, and processes needed to become [and stay] grant-ready.

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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. Winning a few smaller, local grants can also strengthen your credibility for larger, national opportunities later on.

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Competition and Training: Not just skills for the court By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Having the right people on the team ensures grant seeking is a cohesive process that addresses your team’s true needs and capabilities. Practice (Grant Readiness) Once a team is developed, practice is where you develop and perfect all the plays and roles required for game day. Now, it’s time to see it all come together.

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How to Evaluate Grant Opportunities: When to Say No to a Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

Why Saying “No” Is Sometimes the Best Grant Writing Strategy In the nonprofit world, especially during economic uncertainty or funding cuts , there’s often a sense of urgency to pursue every possible grant. Nonprofits often operate under the mindset that more applications = more chances of funding. 10% of applicants funded)?

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