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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 Budgets for Nonprofits: Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid

Grant Writing Made Easy

Let’s be honest: most nonprofit professionals didn’t get into this work for the spreadsheets. 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. Grant budgets for nonprofits do more than outline expenses.

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

Grant Writing Made Easy

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work with limited staff, tight budgets, and never enough daily hours. You’re not alone.

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Developing a nonprofit budget: The basics and best practices

Candid

Building a nonprofit budget can be intimidating, not only for new projects or organizations but for all nonprofits when the fundraising outlook is uncertain. Yet, a challenging environment makes developing a strong, credible budget even more important. Building a nonprofit budget: 4 steps to get started.

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Stormy to Calm: Thoughts on Navigating the Federal Grant-Writing Waters After NLFGT

Grant Professionals Association

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.

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A disturbing trend in Notices of Funding Availability (NOFOs): the incredible shrinking grant proposal

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

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).

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Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Each structure offers unique advantages based on an organization’s needs and budget constraints. Grant writers give an all-inclusive cost for specific work without tracking hours.