Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Before taking GPAs Next Level Federal Grants Training (NLFGT) course, my approach to federal grants could best be described as the sink or swim method. NLFGT is a year-long training course taught by the federal grant whisperer Cheryl Kester that is designed for both experienced and newbie grants professionals.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How to select the right consultant for your organization Does your organization need grant writing support? What is a grant consultant? As a result, hiring a grant consultant with a track record of success can be a much more affordable option that can meet the immediate needs of the nonprofit.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Its two weeks before a federal grant deadline , and you just learned about the opportunity and that you are eligible to apply for grant funding. This federal opportunity is nice, but you just cant tackle it right now. We can also step in to act as an outsourced full-time grant writer for your organization.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. By John Killoran Leaders across the nonprofit sector face a common challenge: striving to serve a growing community of beneficiaries with constrained budgets. The good news?

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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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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How to select the right consultant for your organization Does your organization need grant writing support ? What is a grant consultant? As a result, hiring a grant consultant with a track record of success can be a much more affordable option that can meet the immediate needs of the nonprofit. Let’s talk!

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Professionals with 10+ successful grants start at $75 and can ask up to $125.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

At our most recent Grant Writing Made Easy workshop, we did a deep dive into nonprofit program budgets. Of all the topics I teach inside the course, the budget is the one that students have the most anxiety and confusion around. (By Follow this 3-step process for creating nonprofit program budgets.

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Capital Campaign Pro

APRIL 21, 2025

Many nonprofits are feeling the ripple effects of stalled federal appropriations. With Congress slow to finalize agency budgets, federal grants that organizations have relied on for years are frozen in place. Others have quietly vanished from grant calendars. Some have been delayed.

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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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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Although government grants are still big money , organizations should keep in mind you likely have less than a 50% chance of winning a grant. 2) Submit at Least Three Grant Applications The more applications you submit, the greater the likelihood of being awarded a grant.

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Grants Plus

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Good news for federal grant seekers: The updated Uniform Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget went into effect on October 1. The post New Federal Grants Reforms Reduce Burdens on Grant Seekers appeared first on Grants Plus.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Types of Grants Available Grants can be categorized into various types based on their purpose and funding sources. Below is a breakdown of the most common types of grants: Type of Grant Description Federal Grants Funded by the federal government for specific projects or programs.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Government grants come from tax revenues and budget allocations. Federal grants are approved through legislative processes, with over half of the allocated funds going toward healthcare and the rest divided between for income security programs, transportation, education, and social services.

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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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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all. When you are in a good place to apply for federal grants, the information you've absorbed here will keep you on the right path. You can use my Grant Readiness Toolkit to help you get it done. The bottom line is that to apply for a federal grant you need a DUNS #.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. The Top 10 Uniform Grant Guidance Updates Drum roll, please…. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome?

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Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 20, 2025

In October 2024, the latest changes to the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (also known as 2 CFR Part 200 or Uniform Guidance) went into effect. Many changes were beneficial to grantees.

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Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

With tens of thousands of layoffs coming from federal government roles, demand may come from places and people who havent needed this level of support before. Many nonprofits are feeling the strain from a pause in federal grant funding and are working to shift their programs to align with the changes in government priorities.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. One of the requirements of the bill is that evaluation criteria (weve often written about evaluations ) be published in the RFP, although many federal grant-making agencies already do so.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage. How do compliance requirements impact the grant application stage? The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

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amplifi

APRIL 24, 2025

And many organizations are trying to navigate and limit the effects of federal grant freezes and unfreezes. Chaos in Washington is creating havoc on organizations that receive federal funding, directly or indirectly, and it’s harder than ever to plan for the long term. In fact, dollars raised are up by 3.7 percent and 4.5

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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).

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

For years, I have attended virtually since joining the Grant Professional Association (GPA), two years before the pandemic, so attending online has always felt natural. What or who are you looking forward to at the 2025 Grant Summit?

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Challenge While the AAMC is a large organization with large federal and foundation grants supporting several key initiatives, they comprise only a small percentage of the overall organization budget. The grants office consists of just two staff members.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. Since nonprofit organizations often run on tight budgets, this increase in staff costs will undoubtedly put further strain on already stretched budgets.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

For more examples of successful proposals, explore our article on grant writing examples. Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. A detailed budget outlines how funds will be allocated and ensures transparency and accountability.

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GrantNews

MAY 24, 2024

Federal Government Grants Federal grants draw from U.S. federal tax revenue and budget allocations. In addition, the federal government only gives grants to states and organizations to stimulate the national economy. The grants are intended to directly stimulate the community around them.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Churches that invest in research and development for new programswhether in youth ministry, senior outreach, or interfaith dialogueoften rely on grants to test new ideas without overextending their regular budgets. Federal grants often support projects that benefit low-income communities or improve public health and safety.

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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.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These platforms compile a wide array of grants available based on different criteria such as location, eligibility, and funding amount. Maximizing Grant Funding Effectively maximizing grant funding is crucial for non-profit organizations aiming for long-term sustainability and impact.

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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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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. 4.10, 6.3,

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Grants Plus

MAY 17, 2024

When fiscal year budgeting hits full swing, many nonprofits are faced with a common and complex challenge: how to best allocate their limited funds, not only for immediate needs but also for organizational sustainability.

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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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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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