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Being the Sole Grant Writer in an Organization

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Being the sole grant writer in an organization can feel overwhelmingyou’re often expected to be a strategist, writer, researcher, and administrator all at once. Clarify Expectations Early Meet with leadership to define realistic goals: How many grants per quarter? Dont waste energy chasing every small or low-probability grant.

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Foundation Grants vs. Government Grants: What the Millionaire Grant Lady Recommends

Millionaire Grant Lady

There are three main types of grants. Federal grants that come from the federal government. State and local government grants that come from your state and local governments. Private foundation grants that come from private foundations. However, federal grant funding is very hard to get.

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Grant-Seeking Tips for Grant Researchers: Down the Rabbit Hole

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However, most nonprofits depend on sustainable funding, and that comes in the form of grants. As a result, nonprofits must schedule time to research and apply for grants. Researching grants can be daunting. GrantWatch provides an easy-to-use database and grant-seeking tips to help you locate grant funding for your cause.

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When Leadership Doesn’t “Get” Grants: How to Survive (and Even Thrive)

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

If youve ever been asked to just whip up a million-dollar grant by Friday, youre not alone. One of the biggest hidden stressors in grant writing isnt the funders, deadlines, or formatting nightmaresits navigating the expectations of well-meaning but misinformed executives and board members. To them, grants are instant, easy money.

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How Long Does It Take to Get Grant Money?

Millionaire Grant Lady

Current and potential MGL clients often ask me, “ If we are selected, how long will it take to get the grant money? ” Winning grants is a multi-step process. Whether you’re applying for a foundation grant or a federal grant, it’s not something you can casually sit down and complete. Where’s Our Grant Money?

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The #1 Grant Writing Headache? Your Own Team.

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Picture this: the grant deadline is in 48 hours. If you’ve been in the grant-writing game for more than five minutes, you already know the real bottleneck isnt your writing skills. Or convinced the grant wont be funded anyway, so why bother? Or calendar invites and stern reminder emails. Sound familiar?

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Women Entrepreneurs and the Power of Business Grants

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The power of business grants presents real opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Many turn to grant funding to launch and expand their business ventures. GrantWatch , the leading grant database, is where many women entrepreneurs discover the best grant opportunities tailored to their needs.

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