GiveSmart

OCTOBER 31, 2024

GiveSmart and MIP Fund Accounting received 2025 Buyer’s Choice Awards from TrustRadius. The inaugural Buyer’s Choice Awards recognized software with the best capabilities, value for price, and customer relationships. More and more, nonprofits are seeking out vendors they can trust.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On average, sources estimate that 1 in 7 applications are approved for funding. 9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant 1) Target Your Funders There are many different types of funding sources, but which funding source is best for you? What are your chances of winning a grant? GrantWatch is here to help!

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A group of visionary women came together in 1984 to award Boston Women’s Fund’s (BWF) first five grants totaling $20,000. Forty years later, we remain an influential intermediary funder that raises funds from institutional grantmakers and individual donors. We’ve awarded more than 385 small grants totaling over $7.6

Funding

Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Every day, nonprofit fundraisers use our in-depth data to identify prospective funders to approach and requests for proposals (RFPs) to apply for. This translates into a personalized grants prospecting experience designed to meet fundraisers unique funding needs. What data is considered in our algorithm? What do you think?

AI

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Grant funding plays a big part in water conservation and quality efforts! of course, the right funding. The Bureau of Reclamation serves as the primary funding agency for these projects, working to extend and preserve the U.S. Funding to Improve Public Drinking Water! Funding is for environmental projects.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Grants to nonprofits to increase housing options for low-income residents. Funding is to develop housing units to be sold at prices below the average market price to increase housing options for low-income individuals and families. Funding will be for travel costs and per-diem expenses. Grants That Will Soon Expire 1.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Technology is empowering nonprofits. More and more, technology has become an invaluable tool for nonprofits to use to more efficiently and effectively fulfill their mission. Whether it’s programs or services, nonprofits have to make good use of the (usually) limited resources available.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

The traditional one-year grant cycle has created a funding hamster wheel that often keeps grantees heads-down on applications to avoid a gap in revenue. The growth of trust-based philanthropy principles with multi-year, unrestricted funds is starting to shift organizations from that scarcity mindset to one of abundance.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. No matter the source, finding the right grant can be challenging, but GrantWatch makes the search easier by listing grants from all funding sources in one place.

Funding

Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

What do nonprofit staff wish for most for their organizations this holiday season? To find out, at the start of the Giving Season we ran a LinkedIn poll , with three choicesmore unrestricted funding, less paperwork for grants, and to reduce burnoutplus a write-in option. The first of five best practices for fair funding outcomes?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. The grant lifecycle refers to the full process a grant goes through from identifying opportunities and applying to implementing funded projects and reporting outcomes.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Today, schools continue to rely on external funding to provide essential resources and programs. of public K-12 education funds. Funds defray the costs of transportation, field trips, and materials. Funding ensures that school libraries are still offering children good books to read. Grants for Schools and Educators 1.

Education

GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Funding for professional development is here for the taking! Grants to Fund Professional Development 1. Grant funding will enhance local capacity to build equitable and sustainable communities with trust-based grantmaking to support collaborative partnerships. Award funding will be for program expenses.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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GrantNews

MARCH 26, 2025

Funding art is about more than just financial support. Grant Funding for Art Musical Arts Musical Performances and Tours : Grants to jazz musicians for performances and tours. Funding assists new and established musicians, solo artists, and musicians who play in an ensemble. Funding enhances teaching and performing skills.

Funding

Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

Two significant gaps became evident that we saw as two sides of the same coin: Nonprofits dont often have space to truly think about their strengths and sustainability. Nonprofits dont often have the opportunity to dream big. It also provides the time to delve into what constitutes an effective coalition.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Grants for social change fuel the missions of nonprofits that champion basic human rights. In fact, all nonprofits drive social change by addressing critical issues like homelessness, poverty, education, inequities, and the protection of human dignity. It is why most nonprofits often seek grant grant funding.

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GrantNews

JUNE 25, 2025

Understanding the average size of nonprofit grants is crucial for organizations planning their fundraising strategies. Grants come in many shapes and sizes, influenced by factors such as the grantmaker’s priorities, the nonprofit’s mission, and the scope of the project. What is the Average Nonprofit Grant Size?

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grants provide vital funding to programs that support things like medical research, feeding the hungry, and housing for underserved communities. In truth, this is one of the many reasons GrantWatch lists grants for nonprofits and businesses alike. Nonprofits and business can apply for grants on their own.

Policy

Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. Offer tiered ticket pricing.

Nonprofit

Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

As you are building your nonprofit, most nonprofits early on come to understand that they must increase their funding so they can serve more people, serve the community, and do all the things that they got into this industry to do. As you are building revenue sources, you need to focus on diversifying funding sources.

Government

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Some funders require grant seekers to raise a portion of the needed funding. Matching Grants for Children’s Music Programs Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 24, 2025

Scholarships and fellowships provide a stable pathway to higher education for students who lack funding but have the strong desire to expand their horizons. For students pursuing a college education, these grant funding opportunities offer the financial support needed to turn ambition into achievement. Scholarships 1. Fellowships 1.

Education

Candid

JANUARY 27, 2025

The research is clear about the many benefits of multiyear funding. They take into account the longer time horizon needed to effect meaningful change, so nonprofits can dedicate less effort toward fundraising and focus more on accomplishing their missions. So, how prevalent is multiyear funding by U.S. foundations?

Funding

Millionaire Grant Lady

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They have important work to do in the world, and their programs need funds to operate successfully, so what’s the hold up? The time it takes to receive funds depends greatly on the type of grant you are pursuing. The bad news first: even if you win a grant, it can take a long time to get the funds.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. They provide essential funding that helps these organizations execute their missions, develop programs, and serve their communities.

Funding

Candid

JUNE 9, 2025

Foundations award billions of dollars in grants across the United States each year. One question we often hear is: Where does all that funding come from, and where does it go? Why does this data matter? For nonprofit staff, knowing about trends in foundation funding by state can help with development planning and grant applications.

Funding

Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 23, 2024

Top 3 Nonprofit Grant Acquisition Strategies We love helping nonprofit organizations win grants! 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

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 30, 2025

In the world of nonprofits, a grant denial often triggers a familiar routine: a deep breath, a review of the application, and an email to the grantmaker requesting feedback. What if the key to unlocking future funding lies not just in dissecting our rejection, but in celebrating and understanding our victory?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. Mary’s Pence funds women-led organizations and groups working for social change in the U.S.,

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

Securing grant funding is a primary goal for many nonprofit organizations. GrantWriterTeam has insider information every grant writer should know to craft a grant proposal that gets the results your nonprofit needs! Craft your proposal to align closely with the goals and priorities of the funding organization.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits are among the most sought-after grants, and for good reason. Plus, foundation grants tend to have fewer restrictions, allowing for greater flexibility in how funds are used. However, securing larger awards does come with greater competition. There are also no legal limitations on grant size.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach. Generally, grants for churches fall into several broad categories: 1.

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 20, 2025

If you want to unlock grant funding, you must be willing to write your narrative. Whether the grant is for yourself, your nonprofit, your business, or a client, that feeling of accomplishment is the same; it’s pure joy. A compelling story doesnt just add a human touch; it can make all the difference in securing funding.

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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

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When nonprofit organizations begin a new grant writing strategy, many expect to see results within a year. For many foundations, this timeline includes not only the application submission and review but also a multi-month award decision period. However, grant writing success often demands more patience and a long-term view.

Grant Writing