Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

When I'm getting ready to work on a big grant application, I tell my husband I'm going scuba diving. You've got to go deep and stay deep until you're ready to come back up. I always kind of joke with my family, but kinda not. And here we go. If you don't have the system, you can dig.

Instrumentl

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

Operational Disruptions Affecting Grant Readiness In addition to funding losses, nonprofits are experiencing widespread administrative breakdowns in the federal grant system. Ready to Strengthen Your Grant Strategy? Diminished confidence in public-private partnerships.

Federal Grants

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

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.

Federal Grants

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While there’s no guarantee you’ll win a grant, if you follow the steps below, you will learn what it takes to successfully apply for one in the hope of securing funding for your cause. Ensure Eligibility – Are You Grant-Ready? First off, there is absolutely no need to apply for a grant you are not eligible for.

Grant

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

There are many ways to create an organized grant plan using tools already at your disposal. At a minimum, a planning document should include funder/grant names, deadlines, who is responsible, and a space to record award decisions and additional reporting deadlines. Excel spreadsheets work well for creating a simple grant plan.

GPC

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage. How do compliance requirements impact the grant application stage? is a grant writer and advisor at Baker Tilly’s Tribal Services practice and Development Advisory team.

Federal Grants

Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 26, 2023

The grant feasibility study is designed to help prepare organizations to become “Grant Optimized” while being competitive to be awarded potential grants. What is Grant Optimization? Winning a grant is not easy; on average, the odds of receiving a grant is between 10 – 20%. Where do we start?

Readiness

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

DECEMBER 18, 2020

This week I want to give you some insight into 4 key trends I expect to see influencing the grants world in 2021 and how you can adapt your approach to grant-seeking so that it’s as solid and award-worthy as possible. What do you want to do? What kinds of programming can you feasibly offer?

Grant Writing

GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Letter of Support could mean the difference in your organization being awarded a grant, and not receiving any funding. Donors and grant finders want to see an ROI (return on investment) after offering nonprofits financial support. Then, decide what types of grants you are eligible for.

Nonprofit

Assel Grant Services

APRIL 7, 2024

All the time and effort you put into designing a great project and developing a clear, well-written grant proposal has paid off and you’ve received a notice of award from the funder. Now, it’s time to ensure that you are a great steward of the grant funds that you have received.

GPC

GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Letter of Support could mean the difference in your organization being awarded a grant, and not receiving any funding. Donors and grant finders want to see an ROI (return on investment) after offering nonprofits financial support. Then, decide what types of grants you are eligible for.

Nonprofit

Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The GPA Code of Ethics outlines the importance of proper and fair compensation for the work that grant professionals do in researching, preparing proposals, and managing grant funds. As all grant professionals know, there are many factors beyond their control in the awarding of a grant.

Ethics

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

And that means that before you apply to either one you better be well-informed on what costs they will cover, award sizes, eligibility criteria, etc. so that you can make an informed decision and get a shot at receiving an award which will best suit your org’s needs. If you apply for PPP Part 2 you can’t apply for SoS, and vice versa.

Funding

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? Certainly, your mileage will vary depending on your organization’s grant readiness and fundraising goals, as well as the methodology your consultant employs to kick off the work. Second, everyone thinks their organization is grant ready.

Consulting

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Organizational Capacity and Readiness Grant Ethics Session 3 of the Grant Ethics Series Issues of ethics abound when grant professionals examine their organization’s readiness to apply for grants. Who in the organization must give the green light before a grant is submitted?

Ethics

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

Take the time ensure your organization is grant ready. Before you waste time going after grants that require documents and certain specifications, make sure your organization has what is needed. Unsure if you’re grant ready? Check out this Grant Readiness Assessment Tool. Be prepared to fail.

Grant

Grant Writer Team

JULY 25, 2024

Most grant opportunities have a yearly funding cycle, so it is never too late to apply. When you are ready to dive into the world of grants, GrantWriterTeam is here to help. With a professional team of experienced grant writers, GrantWriterTeam makes researching and applying for grants easy!

Organizational Budget

GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2023

While there are many ways to maximize donations, like charity events and fundraisers, you should also be applying for grants. In reality, you must first complete a Grant Readiness Assessment to see if you are ready to apply for grants. Proactively search for grants and frequently apply.

Management

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

To be competitive, your grant team must train and prepare to advance through the rounds and win awards. So, while building out/reviewing your bracket for college basketball, consider how these strategies can help your grant team gain a competitive edge. Much like the state of your NCAA bracket, funding is never guaranteed.

GPC

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

*Diane’s note: You are used to our team talking about how both pre-award and post-award work connect to create an organization’s overall grant readiness. In fact, we were just talking about this in our most recent webinar about How to Be Exceptionally Grant Ready with Lucy Morgan from MyFedTrainer.com.

Grant Management

Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 1, 2022

Today I want to share why you need to take the time to track your grant pipeline (and by that I mean all the opportunities you want to apply for, the ones you have applied for, the ones you’ve been awarded, and even the ones you had rejected). Track your grant pipeline for data. and SUCCESSFUL!!) This is important to know!

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 1, 2022

I think we can all agree that there’s no feeling quite like finding out you won a grant. When we find out that grants we’ve written for our clients are awarded, we are THRILLED. So you can diagnose the reason you weren’t awarded and use that information in the future to increase your chances of being awarded.

Grant

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Here are a few circumstances when grants are NOT the best solution: When you’re getting started When you need money fast For ongoing funding For urgent needs For administration/payroll To read more about these reasons (and a few others) why grants aren’t ideal for those situations, click here. And here’s how you can do just that.

Grant

Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

This includes writing outcomes into an application that the organization is capable of tracking or has a plan in place to do so if awarded, a process for tracking time and effort of grant-funded staff, and following the organization’s policy for soliciting bids related to the project. Why is this addressed so thoroughly?

Ethics

Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

. #2: Set a goal for how many grants you want to apply for each month. GrantStation’s “State of Grantseeking Report” shows that the more grants an organization applies to a year, the higher their chances of being awarded one. For best results, I recommend setting a monthly goal for how many LOIs and/or grants you want to submit.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Because grantmakers want to see an organization has a proven track record of success in their programs and that they have a level of financial stability before making an award. For the same reason that I don’t recommend any nonprofit design programs to fit a funding opportunity, I don’t advise new nonprofits to depend on grant funding.

Funding

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

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 30, 2022

Are you confident that all of the opportunities you’ve found are ones you have an excellent chance of being awarded? When my team and I write grants for our clients, we rely on a framework to ensure that we get the best results for our clients. Do you have a plan for securing funding for the programs that need funding?

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Like I discuss in my free training , The 3-Step Framework for Getting Grant Funding, having a grant strategy is the best way to increase the number of grants you win and increase your award amounts. Here’s a preview of the framework: Save your spot!

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

And, instead of making up programs to fit grant announcements, systematizing your grantseeking means knowing exactly how much funding you need for each program, how much you’ve already asked for, and how much you’ve been awarded. It means knowing the exact opportunities you will apply for to fund each program.

Grant

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Grant writing is half art, half science. But in the meantime, I want to focus on teaching you the science behind great grant writing so you have the best chance possible at getting more awards and honing your writing skills. Start a list to collect grant opportunities. Let’s start with the half that’s “art”.

Grant

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 7, 2025

Without practical information, knowledge, and experience, these organizations lack the infrastructure to be grant ready. Additionally, many grant professionals are hesitant to work with organizations under three years old.

Grant Readiness

GrantNews

APRIL 9, 2025

5 Grant Writing Mistakes 1. Supporting evidence is a crucial part of your grant application. Funders must verify your proposal before awarding funds. If you fail to provide the necessary documentation to confirm and validate your project, grant reviewers are unlikely to give your application serious consideration.

Grant Writing