Budget Narrative Funding Proposal 
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 25, 2025
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.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JULY 2, 2025
But when it comes to grant writing, your budget isn’t just an attachment or requirement to fulfill. Grant budgets are a crucial part of the story you’re telling funders. For better or worse, your budget can make or break your chances of funding, despite the quality of the grant narrative itself.
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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing
JULY 7, 2025
This post could lead to a 2025 sequel: The Incredible Shrinking Grant Proposal. Faithful readers also know that I started writing grant proposals shortly after the last Ice Age ended. As we’ve written about before, proposal formatting requirements change over time. Back then, the term of art was Request for Proposals (RFP).
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 23, 2025
With a clear strategy and a few innovative systems, even the smallest teams can write competitive, compelling grant proposals. But applying for every opportunity is a fast track to burnout, not funding. It spreads your limited time and resources too thin, often resulting in rushed, unfocused proposals that don’t stand out.
Grant Professionals Association
JANUARY 8, 2025
Even locating the expectations for the proposal narrative within the sea of eligibility criteria and requirements felt overwhelming. From sample needs statements, budget narratives, and letters of commitment, the resources provided gave me clarity and the strength to navigate the federal grants process.
Allied Grant Writers
JUNE 8, 2025
Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Regardless of the pricing model, it’s essential to note that paying a grant writer based on a percentage of awarded funds is both unethical and prohibited by industry standards.
Candid
JULY 29, 2025
In an informal discussion I held recently with a group of nonprofits across Ohio, I heard the following: “We heard that our governmental funding was completely cut.” “We We just received word that our governmental funding was restored.” “We How do you show that complex reality in a project budget?
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