Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Professionals with 10+ successful grants start at $75 and can ask up to $125.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Government Grants Government grants are typically provided at the federal, state, or local level and can be a significant source of funding for churches, for profit organizations, especially when the projects align with public policy objectives such as community development, education, or social services.

Funding

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

And the problem with that is that also sometimes the grants are defined or the boundaries are defined, but they're very unlikely as to whether or not you'll be able to get those. And if you look at past awards in particular, this will give you some clues with that of how likely are we to get these or not.

Instrumentl

Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 20, 2025

In October 2024, the latest changes to the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (also known as 2 CFR Part 200 or Uniform Guidance) went into effect. Many changes were beneficial to grantees. Many changes were beneficial to grantees.

Federal Award

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Because if you say you're a school and you want to do this during the school year, but the awards aren't until May and you have to implement over the summer, is that going to make sense for you? But when I looked at their past awards, it was all going to like theater and museum and orchestra type organizations.

Instrumentl

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

Secondly, I worked as a contractor on a federal grant and was the final staff left to close the grant/organization down as a result of the grant ending after three years. Finally, I left a job as a grant coordinator after I was there six months when I saw the “writing on the wall” that the grant would not be renewed.

GPC

RBW Strategy

JANUARY 12, 2024

Building Out a Post-Award Grant Management Checklist After spending 100+ hours working on that federal grant where you were losing sleep (and potentially sanity), you received news from the federal…

Grant Management

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. Whether you are a recipient, pass-through entity, or subrecipient, you have been given the unique responsibility of becoming a steward of federal grant funds.

Federal Grants

Professional Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Congratulations on securing your federal grant! For many grant recipeints, the celebration gives way to stress as the mountain of compliance tasks begin. The post Essential steps for effective post-award grant management appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

Grant Management

Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 7, 2024

But then it’s awarded. Grant management is a key component to keeping your grant awards AND getting future grant awards. Join our conversation with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan of MyFedTrainer.com about all things grant management. But then it’s awarded.

Grant Management

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

Grant Readiness

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

Of course, whether or not you actually get a piece depends on several factors and to give you a better understanding of those and a better shot at an eventual award, I want to break down how to get started with NEA grants today. First up, a disclaimer: Some of you reading this are not ready for NEA grants.

SAM

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, there is such an intensive focus on the pre-award stage that, unfortunately, this often leads to people becoming more removed from what needs to happen upon award receipt. grant award) quickly becomes a ball of string. Setting the Table: Repeat after me; grant compliance is a team sport.

Award

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Since the original Uniform Grant Guidance was issued in 2014, federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors have grumbled about the confusing jargon, lack of clarity, and general “squishiness” about some of the guidance’s language and how it applies to all recipients of federal funding.

UEI

PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A Grant Manager's Guide to Internal Controls Did you know, $600 billion is awarded each year in federal grants?? How do they impact your grants and your organization? They assure reasonable accuracy, validity, and reliability of financial management, program, and other information. So, what are they?

Grant Management

Grant Consulting Services

AUGUST 31, 2023

The grant lifecycle is an all-encompassing process that needs to be properly managed in order for all parties involved to be successful. Consider the grant award to be a partnership between the funder and your organization. So, how do we manage grants? What is Grant Management?

Grant Management

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By now, I hope you are realizing grant management doesn’t have to be a scary web of confusing topics and rules. With this grant management series, I aim to outline some of the commonly seen issues and provide resources to learn more. NGMA divides the grant lifecycle into three phases: pre-award, award, and post-award.

Indirect Cost

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you have ever flinched at the mention of policies and procedures, conflict of interest, or grant reporting, we may be able to help take the fear out of grant management. Too often, grant management is seen as scary and messy, with staff hesitant to learn because they may uncover more than they know how to handle.

Grant Management

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Too often, grant management is seen as a scary, messy aspect of grant funding, and we have a vague understanding of the requirements or components. In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails.

Grant Management

AmpliFund

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This article offers suggestions for grant programs on how to shift their grants management strategy to one that is effective for reporting on ARPA funding. Read More #9 – How to Address Equity in Your Funding Policies Federally funded projects that are created with Equity Frameworks in mind are more likely to be awarded.

Amplifund

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 18, 2023

It is no surprise that with all the fast-moving federal funding that has been distributed over the past few years, those who receive federal awards may not be aware of all of the rules pertaining to award management. What demonstrated experience can be shared regarding previous federal awards management?

Procurement

Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 11, 2024

All that said, there are several other ways that organizations can (and should) move beyond the “thank you” to build better and more genuine partnerships with their grant funders. Read the award letter or grant agreement. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

JULY 21, 2024

Before 2013, federal grant requirements were located in multiple OMB circulars. OMB developed a comprehensive guide for the Federal government’s Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for federal awards that became effective in 2014. Part 200 of Title 2 is the location for the UGG.

GPC

AmpliFund

AUGUST 16, 2023

When the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) introduced revisions to the Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) in 2020, there was a notable focus on performance. After the UGG revisions, federal grant awarding agencies must provide recipients with performance plans, and recipients, in turn, must report to these agencies on their performance.

Amplifund

AmpliFund

JUNE 16, 2023

The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) 2023 Compliance Supplement for Single Audit Act audits has finally been released. OMB worked with federal agencies to provide additional guidelines, clarifications, and expectations for federal grant recipients, pass-through entities, and auditors.

Federal Award

AmpliFund

JANUARY 30, 2023

While there are a lot of federal funds available, many organizations don’t have the capacity or the resources to do the necessary prep work involved in applying for IIJA funding. The federal government's website, Grants.gov , serves as a central location for searching and applying for federal grant opportunities as well.

Amplifund

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

No matter what you think about the United States government these days, one thing I hope we can all agree on is the transparency in which federal grants are shared. Let me count thy ways: Grant programs are listed in the appropriations act of each federal department as part of the annual budget process.

Grant Writing

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Funders have a limited amount of dollars to award and, therefore, want to fund effective projects. As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs. Finally, some foundations—such as Annie E.

Budget

Grants.gov

AUGUST 15, 2018

When you receive a federal grant, you are receiving taxpayer dollars with the expectation you will successfully implement a public-serving project. the award recipient) are using the funds ethically and efficiently, the federal government establishes grant reporting requirements. To ensure you (i.e.,

Grant Writing

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Older Organizations Seek and Get More Grants. So, what does this consistent but bold grant management strategy have to do with age? Here are some interesting data points from our most recent State of Grantseeking™ Report : Organizational Age Median Annual Budget Over 25 Staff Members Applied for Grants Received an Award.

Grantstation

Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Below is an overview of professional credentials related to the grants profession and the requirements for obtaining them. Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) There are just over 300 CGMS professionals at the end of 2023; only five have also received their GPC, including two AGS staff.

GPC

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlike loans, grants do not have to be repaid, making them a valuable resource for those seeking financial assistance. Grants can be designated for various purposes, such as research, community development, education, and artistic endeavors. Final Evaluation : At project completion, summarize outcomes and report findings to grantors.

Grant

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Pursuing grants is hard work. Grants are time-consuming, very competitive, and after all the time, money, and energy spent writing grants, there is no guarantee that your nonprofit will be awarded.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Ensuring Grant Compliance Understanding compliance with grant terms and conditions is essential for any organization receiving funding. Understanding Grant Terms and Conditions When awarded government grant money, recipients must adhere to specific terms and conditions set forth by the granting agency.

Government

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In your downtime, peruse the Grant Professional Foundation’s Silent Auction. Funds raised will help the Grant Professional Foundation award scholarships to grant professionals attending GrantSummit, joining GPA, and getting their GPC credential. Come “Check Out” one of our grant professional experts!

GPC