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Grant Budgets for Nonprofits: Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid

Grant Writing Made Easy

Mistake: Your Budget and Narrative Don’t Match This is one of the most common—and avoidable—mistakes in grant writing. You’ve written a compelling proposal about launching community workshops, hiring outreach staff, or developing educational materials. But when reviewers look at the budget?

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How to Evaluate Grant Opportunities: When to Say No to a Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

Is the grant renewable or one-time only? Example: If a $5,000 grant requires a full proposal, logic model, budget narrative, letters of support, and quarterly reports, but you could apply for a $50,000 grant with a similar application structure, the higher-value grant is a much better investment of your time.