Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction to Grants A grant is a financial award provided by government agencies, foundations, or other organizations to support specific projects or initiatives. Unlike loans, grants do not require repayment, making them a valuable resource for those looking to fund various ventures.

Grant Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Its two weeks before a federal grant deadline , and you just learned about the opportunity and that you are eligible to apply for grant funding. This federal opportunity is nice, but you just cant tackle it right now. We can also step in to act as an outsourced full-time grant writer for your organization.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Now, imagine submitting a grant application in January and receiving the award notice in June. Much like athletes, grant professionals must prepare well in advance to perform at their best. Grant writing might sometimes feel like an individual sport, but managing the award is a team effort.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. The Ripple Effect Compassionate, people-centered grant writing does more than secure funding; it amplifies the human impact of every dollar invested.

Grant Writing

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities.

Federal Grants

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. Organizations might have to return all awarded money plus penalties.

Grants

GrantNews

JANUARY 29, 2025

Be Compelling Make your application stand out by presenting a strong, credible case: Include accurate, factual data to support your proposal. Clearly connect your project, your organization, and the grants objectives. Demonstrate how your project aligns with and achieves the grant programs goals. appeared first on GrantNews.

Proposal

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

Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Funding these critical services and grants helps ensure that older adults receive the care and resources they need to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Federal Grants Federal grants are pivotal in supporting programs and initiatives targeted toward seniors. Ready to take the next step?

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

The world of grants is constantly evolving, reflecting changes in government policies, funding opportunities, and emerging trends in nonprofit management as well as in the societies we serve. One of the main reasons I am passionate about attending the 2025 Grant Summit is the unparalleled access to knowledge and resources it provides.

GPCI

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. Natural Disaster Recovery : Grants of $5,000 to businesses to prepare for and recover from natural disasters.

Funding

GrantNews

JANUARY 15, 2025

You found a grant and written your proposal! And the question everyone wants to know is, how long does it take for your grant to be approved? Federal and state grants often post their processing times publicly on their websites. One Last Note When you apply for a grant there is no guarantee of being awarded.

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

This section explores the purpose of grants, the importance of grant writing for organizations, and the impact that grants can have on students. Understanding the Purpose of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by various funding organizations or agencies to support specific projects or initiatives.

Grant Writing

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities.

Federal Grants

Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

They are often need-based and can be awarded by the federal government, state governments, or private organizations. Federal grants, such as the Pell Grant, are a common funding source for many adult learners. They can be awarded based on merit, talent, or specific fields of study.

Education

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. The Grants Transparency Act complements the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act passed in 2019. What does other factors mean?

Federal Grants

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

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

That’s why it’s essential to evaluate grant opportunities carefully before committing your limited energy and resources. 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.

Grants

GrantNews

JUNE 5, 2025

52% Moderate competition, often sector-specific Federal Government 5%20% approx. 25% High competition, larger awards Foundation Grants 15%30% approx. Corporation Grants 15%30% approx. 22% Often tied to the corporations goals or branding strategies How Likely Are You to Win a Grant?

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Former President Barak Obama once said: Elections have consequences and this is certainly true for recipients reliant on federal grants and loans. 20, 2025), Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government (Jan. What about multi-year awards? Now, Matthew J.

Grants

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

GrantNews

MARCH 14, 2025

Federal grants are also used to fund national priorities, such as responding to COVID-19…effective oversight of federal grants is important because it can provide reasonable assurance to Congress, federal managers, and taxpayers that grants are awarded and used properly.

Applicant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

The federal grant funding update for Q2 2025 reveals intensified volatility across the nonprofit landscape. Executive orders, delayed disbursements, judicial interventions, and administrative overhauls have left grant writers navigating what experts are calling a “ tsunami of uncertainty. ”

Federal Grants

ProposalPRO

JUNE 30, 2021

Or, to say that another way, the issues Black scientists most want to address appeared to hold the least value for those awarding NIH grants. NIH also found that scientists who were the most experienced at proposing and implementing grants were also disproportionately more likely to be funded, and to be White.

Federal Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 23, 2024

Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) was recently awarded a $2 million Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grant from the U.S. TNOYS was one of 38 recipients across 26 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam, who were awarded $51.1 The highest individual award — which TNOYS received — was $2 million. million in total.

Grants

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.

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 1, 2021

If you’re won a federal grant, you know you owe your good fortune to the independent grant reviewers who highly rated your proposal. Reviewers also have issues with the process, including “reviewer fatigue” from having too many proposals to review and too little time in which to do it (Bendiscioli, 2019).

Grants

ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

Grant writers – have you ever seen language like this in a NOFO, issued under a heading that reads: Waiver of Proposed Rulemaking? This is the first grant competition for this program, and therefore qualifies for this exemption. The full text reads: Waiver of Proposed Rulemaking: Under the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C.

Grants

ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

Asymmetric information can be a disadvantage, especially for nonprofit organizations that are new to the world of government grants. Or an advantage to experienced proposers. Experienced proposers do. That’s why experienced proposers win. What is it? Looking for the best way to start that research?

Federal Grants

Grants.gov

MARCH 27, 2019

In this space, we have previously shared tips about the pre-writing phase of completing a federal grant application – for example, the importance of reading (and re-reading) the grant announcement, and the importance of understanding the criteria by which your application will be evaluated.

Federal Grants

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

This often leaves only a thirty- to ninety-day window to adjust plans and priorities, identify organizational projects that align with program office goals, and develop a competitive proposal. However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage.

Federal Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 13, 2023

For the second time in three years , Millionaire Grant Lady has won a $1.5 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMHSA ) to help a Texas-based organization respond to the opioid crisis. Federal grants are also the most competitive, complex, and difficult to receive.

SAMHSA

Grants.gov

MAY 8, 2019

Let’s say that your organization is applying for a federal grant that will support a wildlife reserve restoration project. Now, you and your writing team need to outline the impact that your proposed project will have on the wildlife reserve. Tip: Think like a reviewer when you are discussing the impact of your proposed project.

Federal Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For a long time, I struggled with my work as a grant professional. I loved tackling a challenging federal grant proposal. And I loved it even more when we got an award letter. They often had firsthand experience working and interacting with those who benefitted from grant awards. Don’t get me wrong.

Grants

RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded. Recognized as a leading industry educational output, this work was featured at the 2023 GPA Grant Summit in a co-led presentation, The 4M Model: Determining when Grants Should and Should Not be Used to Fund Your Program.

Grant Writing

Grants.gov

AUGUST 8, 2018

When preparing your federal grant application, you would do well to put yourself – and your team – in the shoes of the people who will be evaluating it. In this post, we will look specifically at grant opportunities that are evaluated (at least in part) with the aid of a peer review panel (Note: Not all are evaluated in this way).

Federal Grants