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Most Common Grant Proposal Errors (and How to Fix Them)

Grant Writing Made Easy

Even seasoned grant writers make grant proposal errors, but small changes can be the difference between a funded project and a missed opportunity. Funders review hundreds of applications, and issues such as unclear objectives, vague budgets, or an ineffective statement of need can easily push your proposal to the bottom of the pile.

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Grant Writing for Small Nonprofits: How to Do More With Less

Grant Writing Made Easy

But applying for every opportunity is a fast track to burnout, not funding. With the difficulties of the current funding landscape , it’s more important than ever to be super strategic about who you approach for funding. Assess opportunity cost. This is even more imperative when grant writing for small nonprofits.

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Developing a nonprofit budget: The basics and best practices

Candid

Among the free samples featured in this article are those for grant proposal budgets , which should include sources of income (e.g., grants and other contributions) and anticipated expenses, including direct costs (e.g., staff time, supplies, and evaluation), and indirect costs (e.g., rent, utilities, and marketing).

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Collaboration—Love it or Hate it?

Grant Professionals Association

When I’m trying to balance a Logic Model, Work Plan, twelve attachments, budget narrative, project abstract, and a thirty-page narrative, the last thing I need are twenty-minute debates about “how come they are getting more than we are?” Has this worked all the time? Absolutely not.

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Advocating for Real Costs and Organizational Expenses by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

AGS grant professionals have seen many local and national funding institutions examine their collective impact and shift to increasing operational and unrestricted grant practices. Even the federal government is considering increasing the de minimus indirect cost rate from 10% to 15% in 2024. The conversation continues to shift.

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Grant Budget Best Practices: Make your project budget an asset for your application!

Grant Professionals Association

In these uncertain times marked by increased competition for funding, it is critical to strengthen every part of your application. A well-prepared budget will instill confidence in your project and boost your chances of being funded. Dont include pass-through in your indirect costs: Subcontracts, subsidies (e.g.