Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

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. Here’s how to get started: The basics of building a nonprofit budget.

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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. What Is a Budget Narrative?

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2025

A Grant Writing Toolkit is a centralized place (digital or physical) where you store commonly used grant content so you can easily pull it into new proposals. Grant Proposal Templates: Standardized responses to common funder questions, like program outcomes, sustainability plans, and partnerships. What Is a Grant Writing Toolkit?

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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. 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.

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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.

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Grant Consulting Services

JUNE 29, 2023

One word: budget. In the land of grantmaking, it’s essential to have a budget in place because grantmakers want to know that your financial situation is reasonable and how you plan on spending the money if awarded. The budget should show potential funders EXACTLY where their funds will be directed. Don’t make stuff up.

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