Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Government grants are always competitive. But with fewer opportunities coming from federal and state programs, your organization needs to have all your financial ducks in a row if you want to earn—and keep—government funding. Government grants operate differently than most other revenue streams.

Government

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I have been a member of the Grant Professionals Association for 17years (though it was the American Association of Grant Professionals when I joined!) Do the grant activities I regularly engage in match in relevant ways to others at the conference? and each year I wonder if the GrantSummit will be my last.

GPC

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

With tens of thousands of layoffs coming from federal government roles, demand may come from places and people who havent needed this level of support before. Many nonprofits are feeling the strain from a pause in federal grant funding and are working to shift their programs to align with the changes in government priorities.

Government

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

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Identifying More Potential Grant Applications The grant process is both time-consuming and critical for nonprofit leaders. nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. Securing grants is critical to sustaining work. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

Federal Funding Landscape first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Funding

Grant Training Center

MARCH 31, 2025

In light of recent developments, the federal grant landscape has undergone significant changes, creating uncertainty for many researchers and institutions. The recent Executive Order signed on February 26, 2025, has introduced sweeping changes to how federal discretionary funding is managed.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

JULY 15, 2025

They are also called “ overhead ” or, if you are working on a federal grant, “indirect costs.” Additionally, savvy donors (not to mention the granting agencies) are keeping a close eye on the percentage of total expenses that nonprofits spend on admin, to ensure their funds are making a difference in their communities.

Indirect Cost

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: March 2, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to go from Rejected to Accepted? ​In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you 9 reasons your grants are getting rejected, and how to fix them. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit!

Instrumentl

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2025

There are no grants for animal-related nonprofits! This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from nonprofits serving animals struggling to find grants. As a grant writer focused solely on nonprofits that help animals, I recognize this niche requires some unique hacks. Once accepted, multiple grants become available.

Funding

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised their uniform guidance in 2024, increasing the de minimus (or standard) rate allowed for indirect costs—overhead for federal grants—from 10 to 15%. Indirect costs are the overhead expenses incurred as part of a government grant. On the positive side, the U.S.

Indirect Cost

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

While 66% of nonprofits receive grant funding, many of them are anticipating foundation giving to compensate for decreased federal grants. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Blackbaud

MARCH 25, 2025

Free Guide 8 Ways Fund Accounting Software Helps You Improve Compliance and Revenue Tracking Learn how The post Financial Reviews vs. Financial Audits: Making the Right Choice for Your Nonprofit first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Software

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

With the recent federal administration changes, there is a lot of uncertainty in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors. Federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors face shifting priorities, new executive orders, and evolving funding practices.

Federal Grants

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: June 29, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to know how to stay on the "good" list? Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit!

Instrumentl

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. 20, 2025), Unleashing American Energy (Jan. 24, 2025). [a][b]

Grant

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! She has helped nonprofits triple their funding.

Instrumentl

NonProfit PRO

JULY 11, 2025

Insights From a Decades-Long Corporate Partnership Board Response to Federal Grant Unpredictability Why You Should Hire an Interim Leader Comments Subscribe window.dfp_npp_ros_rectangle_1 = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_ros_rectangle_1", [[300,250],[300,600]], "napco-ad-npp_ros_rectangle_1").setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

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

Clairification

MARCH 24, 2025

Nearly 70% of nonprofit leaders say Trumps policies have hurt their organizations work , and data shows much of the sector would collapse if federal funding were discontinued. nonprofits who, on average, receive about a third of their total funding from Federal grants. Dont Prioritize Cutting Expenses. What should you do?

Federal Grants

GrantNews

JANUARY 28, 2025

What do you need to do to get government grants? Accessing government grants implies the likelihood that there will be a lot of red tape. v , there are a variety of web links to help you learn about – and apply for – government grants. Good question! At grants.go At grants.go

Government

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 2, 2025

This January, I will be starting my tenth year with the Grant Professionals Association (GPA). It is amazing to me how much growth GPA and the grant profession have had in that short amount of time. We added Next Level Grants University programs, iLearn Live, and Learning Pathways. Make it a great year!

Grantschool

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

These markers influence the level of access and authority individuals or organizations are granted within systems and structures. Depending on how society perceives our identities, they can either align with dominant norms and grant us greater power, or place us at a disadvantage with limited access to decision-making and influence.

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 28, 2025

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Government

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

These markers influence the level of access and authority individuals or organizations are granted within systems and structures. Depending on how society perceives our identities, they can either align with dominant norms and grant us greater power, or place us at a disadvantage with limited access to decision-making and influence.

Retail

Blackbaud

MAY 21, 2025

If your programs always bring in their budgeted revenue, if your major donors always come through when they say they will, and if you receive every grant you apply for, you dont need budget scenarios. The post Future-Proof Your Organization with Effective Budget Scenarios first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Budget

ProposalPRO

JUNE 30, 2021

As with anything in the government grants space, it is complicated. There is evidence that government grants are not distributed equitably. 2011 ), that Black scientists are only half as likely as White scientists to win NIH R01 research grants, one of the agency’s most common research project grants. Let me explain.

Federal Grants

ProposalPRO

OCTOBER 30, 2021

In the grants space, federal law requires that the public be made aware of proposed (i.e., Finally, please subscribe to my Fund the Change blog, below. On the 30th of every month I explain how you can use free government resources and other strategies to increase your chances of winning federal grant funding.

Federal Grants

Fluxx

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Federal grants are a major funding source for a wide range of organizations, from scientific research to public health initiatives. However, managing such federal grants is complicated, especially for those who are new to the process.

Federal Grants

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. Studies on the topic indicate that expert peer reviewers can select strongly written grant applications but cannot necessarily predict which projects will successfully achieve stated objectives.

Grant

Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are Federal Grants About to Get Easier? In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the complexity and inefficiency of US federal grant programs. To address these issues and optimize the distribution of funds to deserving recipients, lawmakers have proposed the Streamlining Federal Grants Act.

Federal Grants

ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

In doing so, it seeks to give nonprofits a seat at the table and the ability to use their expertise, proven approaches, and institutional knowledge to shape federal policy. I’ve blogged on that before, here. This is the first grant competition for this program, and therefore qualifies for this exemption.

Grant

ProposalPRO

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you’re writing a federal grant, plenty. But your federal grant program officers and reviewers don’t want to see them in your grant proposal. From the agency’s perspective, a link threatens the integrity of the grant reviewing process. Look for my Fund the Change blog post on the 30th day of each month.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

However, many organizations are unprepared for the multitude of regulations and requirements associated with managing federally funded programs. Understand Your Organization’s Capacity Your organization should consider these four components before applying for any grant, especially those connected to federal dollars.

Grant Readiness

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. Below, we continue our grant writing series with tips for defining and projecting the impact of a proposed project. Such panels provide their evaluations to the federal grant-making agency’s staff.

Federal Grants

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I don’t mean to infer that reading grants is boring, and I’m not promoting performance-enhancing drugs. I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. In a federal grant?

Federal Grants