DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things.

Finance

GrantNews

APRIL 28, 2025

Software Developers and Companies for Projects Grants to software developers and companies for open-source projects and applications. It provides coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial topics, and strategic planning for sustainable business growth.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Capacity-Building Grants Capacity-building grants focus on strengthening an organization’s infrastructure. These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans. Applying for Grants Submitting a grant application can be complex. Clarity is key.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

AI Tools Are Reshaping Grant Writing and Reviewing At Grant Writing Made Easier, we’ve been championing responsible AI use since 2023 , and the 2025 grant trends are underscoring that this trend isn’t going anywhere. Grant writing is no longer just about strong narratives.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Before AI, cloud-based platforms, and fancy grant management software, grant writing was a hands-on, paper-filled, finger-cramping journey. Program design is the heart of any successful grant application. That napkin? That’s the birthplace of some of the best nonprofit program designs.

Logic Model

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Characteristics Long-Term Investment : Capital grants are usually large, one-time investments that provide long-term benefits. Specific Use : Funds must be used solely for the purpose outlined in the grant agreement, such as construction or equipment purchase. Examples of Capital Grants A grant to build a new community center.

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GrantNews

JULY 7, 2025

Finding funding can be a challenge for nonprofits, but rolling deadline grants (also known as ongoing grants ) offer a flexible solution. Unlike traditional grants with fixed deadlines, rolling deadline grants accept applications year-round until funds are exhausted. appeared first on GrantNews.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 29, 2025

If your grant strategy feels more chaotic than coordinated, you’re in the right place. For so many nonprofit professionals and grant writing consultants, the issue isn’t a lack of intention. This is especially true for those on small teams or managing grants alongside a dozen other responsibilities. You get it.

Grant Writing

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Build Relationships with Corporate Decision-Makers Corporate grants often stem from strong relationships rather than cold applications. Final Thoughts Corporate grants can be a valuable funding source for nonprofits, but securing them requires strategic planning and relationship-building.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

Ever feel like philanthropy is entering a new era, but your grant writing process is stuck in 2005? And while many nonprofits cling to outdated, compliance-focused grant practices, there’s a better way, especially when you equip your strategy with tools built for this moment. You’re not imagining it. Let’s dive in.

Readiness

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? Most nonprofits want to include grants in their revenue streams but can often be overwhelmed by the time commitment and technical know-how a successful grant application requires.

Budget

GrantNews

APRIL 16, 2025

Funding to Host Life Science and Biotechnology Meetings Grants up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofits and universities to host national and international meetings relating to the life sciences and biotechnology. Grant Funding to Strengthen Community Impact Grants to USA nonprofits, schools, and agencies to strengthen community impact.

Nonprofit

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Whether you’re a solo grant writer or part of a small, multitasking team, developing a clear process to evaluate grant opportunities can help you write stronger proposals, avoid burnout, and focus on the funding that truly supports your mission. Pro tip: Add an “effort vs. reward” column to your grant tracking system.

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GrantNews

MARCH 14, 2025

In truth, grants can cover salaries and operations for vital programs missioned to impact causes like social justice, clean water, education, and more. For example, grant-seekers use the Grants Calendar to schedule grant application submissions. Explore various grants designed to help fund and expand your mission.

Applicant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

Executive orders, delayed disbursements, judicial interventions, and administrative overhauls have left grant writers navigating what experts are calling a “ tsunami of uncertainty. ” In this federal grant update, we’ll break down what’s changing, what’s at risk, and how you can adapt your grant writing strategy to stay resilient.

Federal Grants

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The second thing you absolutely have to do is schedule your grant writing chores for the year ahead. It means setting due dates for rolling grant applications too. Finally, the last two weeks of the year are the ideal time to do your strategic planning.

Strategic Plan

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Grant writing expertise can be a valuable asset when you’re seeking a job. Even if the job itself is not directly related to grant writing, many of the skills you develop in writing and implementing grants strongly relate to superior job attributes.

Grant Writing

Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. They know that grant writing is a time-consuming process, usually best left to someone with the know-how to complete the job and get a favorable response. The answer might surprise you.

Consulting

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The Importance of Professional Grant Writing Services Grant writing plays a crucial role in securing funding for non-profit organizations. Professional grant writing services offer expertise and resources that can significantly enhance the likelihood of obtaining grant money.

Grant Writing

Just Write Grants

AUGUST 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one such tool that’s making waves in grant writing. From drafting proposals to analyzing grant opportunities, AI promises to streamline the grant application process. In this blog post, we’ll explore both the positives and negatives of using AI for nonprofit grant writing.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 4, 2024

In the realm of federal grants and education service grants, timing is everything. The adage "the early bird catches the worm" couldn't be more applicable. Securing funding through grants demands foresight and meticulous planning, often long before the grant cycle officially opens.

Federal Grants

Grant Training Center

MAY 30, 2023

Grant Writing Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of the grant writing process. They are familiar with best practices, strategies, and common pitfalls in grant writing. They understand the value of partnerships and collaborations in strengthening grant applications.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 16, 2023

That’s why implementing effective strategies can help you improve your work with grant writing clients and ensure that you deliver the best possible results. In this blog post, we will explore five practical and personalized ways to streamline your grant writing process and maximize your clients’ chances of success.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 9, 2023

Grant applications can be a complicated and lengthy process, and it can be challenging to manage them while keeping track of clients’ schedules. However, a well-planned workflow can make the process more efficient and effective. We also evaluate whether our clients are eligible to apply for the grant.

Applicant

Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 21, 2023

With AI’s rapid advancement, the landscape of traditional roles is changing, not least in technical and grant writing. AI systems are inherently data-driven, and many tools you might use in technical or grant writing will output data that can help you refine your work.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Credibility and Visibility : Successfully securing a grant can boost the credibility of a business, attracting potential investors and customers and increasing visibility in the market. Skill Development : The grant application process often equips entrepreneurs with valuable skills in writing proposals and managing funds.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 17, 2023

Have you ever felt like you’re navigating a complicated maze when it comes to grant writing? The process can often involve hours of understanding the application requirements, brainstorming, drafting, and then revising—only to face potential rejection at the end. Learn our revolutionary AI recipe for grant writing.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Here are some key steps you can take and considerations that will bring your organization that much closer to securing the funds your organization needs: Strategic Planning: Organizational development involves strategic planning, which identifies the goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and its programs/service offerings.

Grant Readiness

Red Tape Busters

JULY 11, 2023

The idea of having a Grant Writers Kit may sound pointless when every grant has different requirements and the funding objective for an organisation will vary with each grant. However, for Grant Writers, there are many parts to grant writing that are repetitive no matter what the grant is.

Insurance

Grant Training Center

AUGUST 10, 2020

Also, grant funding has been dramatically reduced in certain federal funding agencies and in others it has fallen by 20-25 percent, meaning that most academics are spending valuable time writing applications that end up being rejected. Teaching institutions, now more than ever, stress the importance of research.

Funding

The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

The grant process, from research to application and eventual funding confirmation, is often protracted. Maintaining sufficient capital to sustain operations during delays in grant disbursement is a prudent strategy. #2: 2: Grant Success Begins with Relationship Building. Grants Are Not a Last-Minute Resort.

GPC

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

For an in-depth exploration of each step and additional resources, join our Grant Writing Made Easier community. They offer a macro-level view of an organization’s financial health and are crucial for strategic planning and operational management. Why Join Grant Writing Made Easier?

Budget

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Importance of Grants for Nonprofits Financial Support : Grants provide essential funding for programs, operations, and organizational growth. Credibility Boost : Winning grants can enhance your organization’s reputation and attract further support. Types of Grants Available for Nonprofits 1.

Funding

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This session will also cover the core elements of VA grant applications and how to respond competitively to them based on the agency’s mission, priorities, and core principles. B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. GPCI Competencies and Skills: 1.1,

Federal Grants

Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This session will also cover the core elements of ACF grant applications and how to respond competitively to them based on the agency’s mission, priorities, and core principles. B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. GPCI Competencies and Skills: 1.1,

Federal Grants

Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This session will also cover the core elements of NEA grant applications and how to respond competitively to them based on the agency’s mission, priorities, and core principles. B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. GPCI Competencies and Skills: 1.1,

Federal Grants

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Learning grant writing is a rite of passage for many nonprofit professionals. Many of us first dive into grant writing with minimal (or even no) prior experience. Writing a grant proposal might seem like a big, scary task. Step 1: Understand the Grant Landscape and Process.

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