GrantNews

JUNE 10, 2025

Grants, Awards, and In-Kind Support for History Projects 1. The funding supports project costs, including supplies, display fabrication, publicity, and contract workers. The platform provides detailed information on each opportunity, including eligibility, application deadlines, and tips to help you get started.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Exemplary Academics in Sci entific Fields : Grants and awards to nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. When awarded a grant, your organization enters into a contract with the grant maker, agreeing to specific guidelines and objectives.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 9, 2025

Most grant funders do not allow grant-seekers to distribute awarded grant money to hire a grant writer. The grant writer is responsible for outlining payment arrangements in the work contract. The Benefits of Working as a Remote Grant Writer There is no better feeling than helping a nonprofit or business be awarded a grant.

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Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

This guide covers the fundamentals that your finance team needs to know during every stage of the grant so you can handle it confidently from award to closeout. Pre-Award Your finance team’s involvement begins even before your organization identifies a funding opportunity. Check out our grant compliance checklist.

Government

Grant Writer Team

JULY 31, 2025

The rise of contract-based jobs has opened doors for both remote and hybrid roles, especially for writers who want to make an impact on society. Understanding the Processes: The grant process generally involves three main phases: pre-award, award, and post-award. Do yourself a solid favor and dive into some how-to videos.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Regardless of the pricing model, it’s essential to note that paying a grant writer based on a percentage of awarded funds is both unethical and prohibited by industry standards. Grant writing happens before awards, so paying writers from awarded funds could break grant agreements. Budget development costs an extra $500-$1,500.

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Consequently, foundations now require concrete proof of financial resilience before awarding grants. Organizations lacking diversified funding streams become particularly vulnerable during economic downturns, when both individual giving and foundation support typically contract.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

An integrated solution means enrollment contracts feed directly into your billing systemaccounting for any financial aid awardsautomatically populating student account information and reducing the chance of human error. This is why having your enrollment management system integrated with your tuition and billing software is critical.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 24, 2025

Additionally, some negotiate each contract separately, while others charge by the word. Be clear on the type of pricing contract you have in place before you start. Its curated approach means your choices will only include experienced writers with multiple grant award successes.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

What are the ongoing administrative requirements post-award (reporting, site visits, compliance)? When you evaluate grant opportunities, consider not just the front-end work of applying, but the back-end responsibilities if you receive the award. Will we need to hire, train, or contract new support to fulfill the grant?

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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

In this post, well explore how organizations can respond to these shifts, focusing on the impact of executive orders, the difference between grants and contracts, and how to realign organizational strategies to stay relevant in an evolving environment.

Federal Grants

Grant Writer Team

MAY 8, 2025

All the intimate details of your contract are confidential between you your grant writer. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee that grants will be awarded as a result of this information. Most grant writers start at around $40/hour , with full proposals averaging about $1,500. These figures should be regarded as ballpark estimates only.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Vaeth, President Trumps Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sought to greatly expand the pause and review process to all federal assistance awards as defined in the Uniform Guidance (see 2 CFR 200.1) Can awarded grant funds be terminated because they do not align with the Presidents funding and policy preferences?

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Earlier this month, the Administration reached the threshold of $100 billion awarded under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and announced plans to obligate more than 80% of available Fiscal Year 2024 IRA grant funding before the Trump Grinch takes office on January 20. supposedly to support tech sectors and the expansion of clean energy.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

I was asked to come interview for a contract position funded by a federal flow-through grant to the state. If awarded, your scholarship will be in the form of a credit to GPCI for all or a portion of the GPC exam. I got a call from a previous supervisor from the organization that had laid me off (she resigned during the layoffs).

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

It would be better if one or two nonprofits fail because of a large jury award, than the entire nonprofit sector lose its ability to be insured. Juries will award huge sums without regard to damages or the culpability of the nonprofit. Those higher limits that have been required in the past are like catnip to plaintiff attorneys.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

Business Expo or Trade Show Budget Template Executing a business expo or trade show is a major undertaking.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

However, responsibly managing grants after the award is just as critical. Did you know that if a grant is not managed correctly after being awarded, your organization can be forced to repay the funds? This article discusses what grant management is and the risks of mismanaging awarded grants. The GrantWatch team is here to help.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 3, 2024

Outcome Maryland Nonprofits contracted with RBW Strategy starting in 2020, and our organization has provided extensive support, including strategic readiness, prospect research, and grant writing. Over the years, Maryland Nonprofits has targeted its approach and requested support from RBW Strategy to help them and their member entities.

Federal Grants

RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

The key elements you want to have in place when you are awarded a federal grant project Congratulations! You have been awarded a federal grant. The good news is, that if you follow the rules and communicate with your awarding agency, you will set yourself up for success. Yup, this is serious!

Federal Grants

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

As stated in the guidance, OMB revised Parts 25 (Unique Entity Identifier & System for Award Management), 170 (Reporting Subaward & Executive Compensation Information), and 175 (Award Term for Trafficking in Persons) to ensure its guidance properly aligns with underlying statutes, as amended.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Beginning in 2013, the AAMC first contracted with RBW Strategy to provide supplemental grant writing support during an especially busy time to increase staff capacity. This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded. The grants office consists of just two staff members.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 20, 2024

We’re highlighting a year of growth, peer-to-peer wins, f undraising event success , industry trends, Community Award winners, top resources, and more. About the 2023 Impact Report All insights are based on GiveSmart’s platform data of all customers who were under contract during the reporting period. Why an Impact Report?

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Awards, Fellowships, and Internships for Women Entrepreneurs $75,000 awards/$35,000 fellowships/$25,000 grants to researchers to advance dermatology studies and for career development. Below is a listing of currently available GrantWatch Women and Small Business grants.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Below is a sample list of grants and contracts currently offering an RFP. Grants and Contracts for Services Utilizing the RFP as Part of its Application Process Contracts for services to eligible nonprofits, Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), government agencies, and Tribes to address community needs.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Locating contract and funding opportunities. When grant writers set their flat rate, the budgeted amount of that fee should not be more than 5% of the grant award. Typically, as a rule of thumb, grant writer fees are usually 2-3% of the total grant award. Securing funds for projects, programs or services.

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Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

Here are a few examples: Ohio awarded more than 82,000 private school vouchers for the 2023–2024 school year—triple the number of previous years. The state’s income-based EdChoice Expansion Scholarship program awarded each K–8 student up to $6,166, while high school students received up to $8,408. Programs differ from state to state.

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GrantNews

MAY 31, 2024

Want to know your chances of being awarded grant funding? Finally, apply as early as possible so your proposal is given priority and ultimately awarded grant funding. 2) Submit at Least Three Grant Applications The more applications you submit, the greater the likelihood of being awarded grant funding. Data collected from U.S.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Well, if the M&G rate is capped at 10% but your organization’s M&G rate is 20%, then you should be aware that only half of the project’s M&G will be funded (if you are awarded the contract, that is). But the complexity of M&G continues! Remember, your CFO is a resource. appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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GrantNews

APRIL 25, 2024

Also, once a grant is awarded, do NOT sit around and wait for the funds to be ‘immediately’ issued. Also keep in mind, there is no ‘guarantee’ that you will be awarded a grant the first time you apply. This process is not automatic. Instead, it needs to follow the grant funder’s timeline – not yours!

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Life for grants professionals managing post-award details can be made easier with the following practices. 5 Tips to Help Line Up Your Ducks Read the Management Documents Most governmental grants will have some sort of manual or guidance published and available to award recipients. Keep in contact with your funding representative.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 20, 2024

However, hiring an experienced grant writer does increase the chances of being awarded a grant. If a funder discovers that a grant writer was compensated with a portion of the grant award, the grant could be rescinded, and there may be legal repercussions. Do I Need a Contract? What Does a Grant Writer Do?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Once a union is recognized or a union election is certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the union can negotiate contracts on behalf of the employees it represents (known as collective bargaining). . Locals tend to deal directly with members, handle contract negotiations, and conduct on-the-ground organizing.

Lobbying

Blackbaud

MAY 3, 2024

A fund accounting system with a segmented chart of accounts enables you to build systemic controls into each specific grant to ensure any booked financial activity is compliant with available budgets and contract restrictions. You can easily pull a lost grant out of your budget and automatically see the funding gap that has just been created.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

Corporations are expected to take a stance on social issues, and the government contracts out some social services to nonprofits. 2] Analysis of foundation funding is based on all grants awarded by U.S. Over the years, we’ve seen the lines between business, government, and the social sector blur. Not all nonprofits are 501(c)(3)s.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Well, if the M&G rate is capped at 10% but your organization’s M&G rate is 20%, then you should be aware that only half of the project’s M&G will be funded (if you are awarded the contract, that is). But the complexity of M&G continues! Remember, your CFO is a resource.

Applicant

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Awards of $10,000 and $50,000 to nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. In addition, contracts for services to community-based nonprofits , schools, businesses, and individuals. Funding is for tuition and internship opportunities to prepare for post-graduation careers.

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