Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JULY 7, 2025

Case in point: when S + A started in 1993 and began writing SAMHSA proposals, the narrative max was usually 25 single-spaced pages. So, grant writing is now like building a ship in a bottle—most writers will agree that it’s almost always harder to write shorter than longer.

Proposal

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Whether you’re a solo grant writer or part of a small, multitasking team, developing a clear process to evaluate grant opportunities can help you write stronger proposals, avoid burnout, and focus on the funding that truly supports your mission. Is the grant renewable or one-time only?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 28, 2025

Videos Grant Writing Basic s – “Tips for Proofreading Your Next Grant Application” and “Grant Writing: How to Build Credibility with Your Budget Narrative” are just two of the many topics that are covered.

Government

Grants.gov

JULY 9, 2019

Need statements , program narratives, and discussions of impact aren’t the only parts of a federal grant application that require the touch of a good writer. The budget narrative – sometimes called the budget justification or budget detail – can also benefit from a skilled wordsmith.

Budget Narrative

Instrumentl

AUGUST 11, 2023

Curious what a budget narrative is? In this post, we explore what budget narratives are, how to write a good narrative, and what a budget narrative should include. We even dig into common strengths and mistakes people make when preparing budget narratives.

Budget Narrative

Grant Consulting Services

JUNE 29, 2023

(The portion being requested from the grantmaker) Some Federal reviewers or foundation board members will look at the budget first and then the narrative. Budget narrative Driving the explanation behind the budget is the budget narrative. They need to be aligned.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 25, 2023

But long before this impact occurs, when the grant is still just an idea, the grant writer is trying to wrangle three or four other non-profits to all work together on this “collaborative project.” But do I know deep down in my grant-writing soul that collaboration is often necessary? I’ll let you be the judge.

Indirect Cost

Grant Consulting Services

JULY 31, 2023

Anybody who has written grants can confirm that the grant application can take anywhere from a few hours to 50-60 hours, depending on the funder, type of grant, and requirements. In my most recent Grantegy class, I purposely tested the viability of ChatGPT to help create a sample budget and corresponding budget narrative.

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