Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

With over a decade of experience, she supports nonprofit growth through grant writing, program development, and public policy. She’s a SAMHSA grant reviewer and active GPA member, known for securing millions in funding. Reserve your spot today!

Grant Writing

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JULY 7, 2025

Case in point: when S + A started in 1993 and began writing SAMHSA proposals, the narrative max was usually 25 single-spaced pages. So, grant writing is now like building a ship in a bottle—most writers will agree that it’s almost always harder to write shorter than longer. Another fun factoid.

Proposal

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

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Both foundation and government funders read a ton of grant applications. You can’t wrap up a half-baked cookie as a good gift, and you can’t wrap up a half-baked program as a fundable grant. I started my career in federal grants, where program design was the #1 factor of success.

SAMHSA

Just Write Grants

JUNE 26, 2024

For example, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers grants for mental health services, and the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition provides resources for physical fitness programs. Deadlines Matter Create a grant application calendar to stay organized and on track.

Funding