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.

Consultant

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.

Grant Writing

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.

Grants

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.

Federal Grants

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?

Nonprofit

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.

Government

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!

Consultant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding the Power of Local Grant Money Local grant money serves as a vital resource for non-profit organizations striving to enhance their community impact. Capacity Building Grants can provide resources for training, staffing, and development, enhancing the organization’s overall capability to fulfill its mission.

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

By understanding the various grant options available and mastering the art of grant writing, church leaders can secure vital funding that not only eases financial burdens but also amplifies the organizations impact on both its congregation and the broader community.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

Over the last 20+ years, I have been privileged to help hundreds of organizations receive significant grant funding. Many of these grant awards have been large federal grants that advanced an organization both in its mission and its overall capacity. Securing the grant itself is, of course, an achievement.

Award

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 2, 2025

My team is submitting and drafting new proposals daily, and we are constantly at different stages in the process for each client, from onboarding to final submission on a 20-page federal grant proposal. Grant writing isn’t free. Grant writing is not a quick path to lots of money. View it as a long-term overall strategy.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

This guide covers the fundamentals that your finance team needs to know during every stage of the grant so you can handle it confidently from award to closeout. 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.

Government

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. Donor behavior has shifted in the past few years.

Budget

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

One of the main reasons I am passionate about attending the 2025 Grant Summit is the unparalleled access to knowledge and resources it provides. 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.

GPCI

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? A grant is a financial contribution from an entity to support projects that align with its mission. The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. 1,300+ grants are available for small businesses.

Funding

Grant Writer Team

JUNE 19, 2025

Better still, how can you, as a grant writer, capture the essence of the perfect grant application and replicate it across the board? What Grant Reviewers Really Look For Grant reviewers aren’t just checking boxes. They’re evaluating how well your proposal tells a complete story.

Applicant

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.

Grant Writing

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.

Federal Grants

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. Fewer families are fed, fewer vital services reach communities and organizations feel stretched too thin to achieve their missions. About 30% of U.S.

AI

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Even seasoned grant pros groan at the thought of wrestling with a 40-page RFP, cross-checking 19 different attachments, and chasing signatures like its an Olympic sport. Federal proposals arent just bigtheyre massive , bureaucratic, and jammed with technical landmines. Federal grants are no time for pridetheyre a team sport.

Federal Grants

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.

Federal Grants

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. Your rent or mortgage payment and utilities are also considered management and general expenses.

Indirect Cost

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

One of the most critical ways to evaluate grant opportunities is to ask whether the funding aligns with your organization’s current activities, not what it might do just to secure a grant. As you evaluate grant opportunities, reviewing eligibility requirements should be one of your first steps.

Grants

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Over 2,100 students have taken her grant writing courses. Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. And the reason I do this, I've done grant writing for a long time. Teresa: Okay. Wouldn't let me there.

Instrumentl

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.

Retail

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Former President Barak Obama once said: Elections have consequences and this is certainly true for recipients reliant on federal grants and loans. 20, 2025), Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government (Jan. 20, 2025), Unleashing American Energy (Jan. Now, Matthew J.

Grants

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 29, 2025

NOTE: Shortly after this was posted, the pause was ended, but I decided to leave this up as it illustrates that grant seekers will face a bumpy ride for the next few months. This process typically involves review and modification of funding programs and solicitations for grant funding to reflect incoming administration priorities.

Grants

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Higher Education Funding : Community colleges and vocational schools may have increased access to federal grants aimed at equipping the workforce for high-demand careers. Federal grants may continue to focus on helping veterans reintegrate into the workforce, making it a valuable area for organizations to consider.

Grants

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. Many changes were beneficial to grantees.

Federal Award

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

And How Can What GPA Offers Us as Members Help Us Meet Our Goals The pause in federal funding and other Executive Orders have brought up uncertainties that may make many of us anxious and unsure. 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).

GPC

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Over 2,100 students have taken her grant writing courses. Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. In case it's your first time here, this free grant workshop is an Instrumentl partner webinar.

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. ”

Federal Grants

GrantNews

JANUARY 28, 2025

That’s why we search government sites for current grants and list them in our database. Our government grant listings are split into three categories for your convenience: federal , state , and local. We also offer a number of tools and clear guidelines to make it easier for all our grant seekers to apply.

Government

Blackbaud

MAY 21, 2025

Budget scenario planning may not be for everyone. If your programs always bring in their budgeted revenue, if your major donors always come through when they say they will, and if you receive every grant you apply for, you dont need budget scenarios. And if it does sound like your organization, please share your secrets!

Budget

RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

The key elements you want to have in place when you are awarded a federal grant project Congratulations! You have been awarded a federal grant. Whether you are a recipient, pass-through entity, or subrecipient, you have been given the unique responsibility of becoming a steward of federal grant funds.

Federal Grants

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

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 #.

SAM