Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Understanding the Grant Lifecycle for the Finance Office Government grants follow a predictable journey, and the finance team plays a mission-critical role at each stage. Here are the key roles for your finance office throughout the government grant lifecycle.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The main purposes of grants include: Supporting charitable causes Encouraging research and development Promoting educational opportunities Funding community development projects It is important for potential applicants to recognize the true intent behind grants. For further guidance, check our article on budgeting for grants.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. A similar process unfolded for many other federal grant programs for funding facilities.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. Securing grants is critical to sustaining work. About 30% of U.S. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised their uniform guidance in 2024, increasing the de minimus (or standard) rate allowed for indirect costs—overhead for federal grants—from 10 to 15%. On the positive side, the U.S. But overhead expenses have also been the focus of recent policy changes as well.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Too often, grant writers get excited about a promising opportunity, only to realize that they don’t meet a basic requirement after wasting hours of work. How long will the application take to prepare (narrative, attachments, budget, etc.)? Is the grant renewable or one-time only?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

Despite widespread concerns for potential federal budget cuts and funding instability, 63% of nonprofit professionals remain optimistic about their organizations future. While 66% of nonprofits receive grant funding, many of them are anticipating foundation giving to compensate for decreased federal grants.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Our goal is to tackle a problem grant professionals often have to solve, while also sharing different ways Instrumentl’s platform can help grant writers win more grants.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

And, as usual, we’ll bring you the newest grants for businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and individuals as they are released.” ” Here’s a look at what might be in store and how organizations can proactively prepare to align with evolving federal priorities: 1.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

In one case, I was laid off from a job I had for three years at a not-for-profit organization because of budget cuts (third round of layoffs). Secondly, I worked as a contractor on a federal grant and was the final staff left to close the grant/organization down as a result of the grant ending after three years.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Our goal is to tackle a problem grant professionals often have to solve, while also sharing different ways Instrumentl’s platform can help grant writers win more grants.

Instrumentl

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

The federal grant funding update for Q2 2025 reveals intensified volatility across the nonprofit landscape. Executive orders, delayed disbursements, judicial interventions, and administrative overhauls have left grant writers navigating what experts are calling a “ tsunami of uncertainty. ”

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GrantNews

JANUARY 28, 2025

Links Government Grants Learning Center – This is your gateway to federal grants and includes multiple sections about how to apply. How to Apply for a Federal Funding Opportunity -Their Community Blog covers a wide range of topics.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 3, 2024

With federal grant writing help, our client secured a $2.5 Million HUD grant to address homelessness in HIV population. Every grant writer understands exactly what this means. What does it take to secure funding from a federal grant? Federal grant applications are competitive and complex.

Federal Grants

RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

the AAMC is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health through medical education, health care, medical research, and community collaborations. Their member institutions represent the full spectrum of medical education, including 171 accredited U.S. & The grants office consists of just two staff members.

Grant Writing

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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Grants.gov

AUGUST 8, 2018

When preparing your federal grant application, you would do well to put yourself – and your team – in the shoes of the people who will be evaluating it. In this post, we will look specifically at grant opportunities that are evaluated (at least in part) with the aid of a peer review panel (Note: Not all are evaluated in this way).

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

There are several exciting times of the year for nonprofit finance professionals—budget season, audits, year-end close. From required statements of financial position and budgets to dashboards that compare your revenue streams over time, you often share your financial stories through your reports. Can’t Make It to Seattle?

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Creating Ethical Grant Budgets and Sustainability Plans Session 6 of the Ethics Series For many organizations, a federal grant will be a significant expansion to an existing program or the initial funding for a program that does not yet exist. Continuing Education Unit (CEU). 4.10, 6.3,

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs. There are three primary factors that influence the evaluation budget: program, evaluation design, and reporting/dissemination.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 4, 2024

This is something you will need to know if you’re interested in securing federal funding for a project or program. Due to the importance of federal grants, GrantWatch provides a special search tab with close to 300 Federal Grant listings! Below are some of the federal grants currently available.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Department of Veterans Affairs Session 12 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the VA works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities. Continuing Education Unit (CEU).

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

ACF – Administration for Children & Families Session 11 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the ACF works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

NEA – National Endowment for the Arts Session 10 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the NEA works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities. points in Category 1.B

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Now that we have an understanding of who offers grants (and what some of the attached strings mean), let’s move onto our next question. There are several different ways to find grant prospects. Because I know that many nonprofits operate on tight budgets, I’ll give you the free sources first. How do I find them?

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Opportunities for STEM Education The Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) program is one of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) cornerstones when it comes to producing research and resources for improving undergraduate education. AGS is excited to offer a Federal Agency Training Series in 2023! Funding Alert!

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

California Libraries Learn (CALL) , a collaborative project of the California Library Association and the California State Library , provides continuing education and professional development for California library staff, including support with grant writing or other library topics. The series is presented by Assel Grant Services.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Importance of Grant Funding Grant funding serves as a crucial resource for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals pursuing particular projects. For more insights, individuals can explore specific funding options like grant money for community projects or grant money for small businesses.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlike loans, grants do not have to be repaid, making them a valuable resource for those seeking financial assistance. Grants can be designated for various purposes, such as research, community development, education, and artistic endeavors. Individuals Funding for education, startups, and personal projects.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

No matter what you think about the United States government these days, one thing I hope we can all agree on is the transparency in which federal grants are shared. Let me count thy ways: Grant programs are listed in the appropriations act of each federal department as part of the annual budget process.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For instance, grants can support small businesses, education, community projects, and specific groups such as women or veterans. Familiarity with grant categories can aid applicants in finding opportunities that align with their goals. Grant money for education Supports students and educational projects.

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The Fundraising Coach

JULY 29, 2024

Many different types of grants might work for your organization, such as: Federal grants. These grants are bestowed by the federal government and can provide substantial, multi-year funding to your school. Because of this, the application process for these grants is generally very competitive. State grants.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Understanding Nonprofit Grants What Are Nonprofit Grants? Nonprofit grants are financial awards provided by foundations, corporations, or government agencies to support charitable, educational, or scientific purposes. Types of Grants Available for Nonprofits 1. Walmart Foundation , Google.org ).

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Grant Training Center

APRIL 15, 2024

Currently, the funding levels for many federal grants is ranging around the 90 th percentile and above. Evolving Donor Priorities : Donor priorities may shift over time due to changes in political, economic, or social landscapes, which require grant writers to adapt their proposals accordingly.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I recently participated in a Federal grant review panel for the Department of Education that included ten complex applications with detailed rubrics and a series of 2-3 hour panel discussions over 15 days, including weekends and holidays. Millions of dollars were at stake, so a careful, balanced review process was critical.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

But I did not fully understand the amount of work it would take to stand up a new grants management function for an organization. To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness. Grant readiness is your organization’s ability to apply for, manage and report on funding.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

Student Grant Funding Grants are available from the federal government for students attending college or vocational education. Unlike loans, most categories of grants are sources of government handouts that do not require repayment. Securing funding for research grants can be challenging.

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