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. In this blog: When do nonprofits need urgent grant help? What to look for in a grant consultant?

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Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

Join Bonterra and expert grant writer Sheleia Phillips on July 16 for a high-impact webinar built for nonprofits that want to secure smarter, more sustainable funding. With over a decade of experience, she supports nonprofit growth through grant writing, program development, and public policy. Reserve your spot today!

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. The Ripple Effect Compassionate, people-centered grant writing does more than secure funding; it amplifies the human impact of every dollar invested.

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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. Grant writers can’t control whether an application succeeds.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

The question is, how can you prepare for an audit when you’re just reading the request for proposals or spotting an opportunity from your favorite foundation? Document your answers to these questions, as these will become your internal notes for defending your proposal if auditors have some later as well.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Government Grants Government grants are typically provided at the federal, state, or local level and can be a significant source of funding for churches, for profit organizations, especially when the projects align with public policy objectives such as community development, education, or social services.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 29, 2025

Be Compelling Make your application stand out by presenting a strong, credible case: Include accurate, factual data to support your proposal. Consult key stakeholders and represent their perspectives. Clearly connect your project, your organization, and the grants objectives. Who in the broader community will benefit.

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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.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

The world of grants is constantly evolving, reflecting changes in government policies, funding opportunities, and emerging trends in nonprofit management as well as in the societies we serve. As a grant professional, staying on top of these trends is crucial for personal growth and the success of the organizations we serve.

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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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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. The Grants Transparency Act complements the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GREAT) Act passed in 2019.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. Instrumentl team Instrumentl is the all-in-one grant management tool for nonprofits and consultants who want to find and win more grants without the stress of juggling grant work through disparate tools and sticky notes. Subscribe below.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

And number one step back and evaluate your grant proposals. And number three, how can you think more creatively about your grant applications? I know some people, there are federal grant reviewer postings that you can sign up and apply to be, especially in certain topics. She does a really good evaluation.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Nicole was asking: she's a consultant, and she was asking if she should create multiple accounts per client, or if you can have multiple missions under one account. So we have some consultants who will have their non-profits create their own accounts. And the answer to that is it really depends on your case.

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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

Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 23, 2024

To find the best fit, sometimes it can be beneficial to hire a grant consultant to identify opportunities and suggest funding requests. For federal grants especially, closely reading sections that discuss required activities usually yields the most beneficial information.

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Grants.gov

MARCH 27, 2019

In this space, we have previously shared tips about the pre-writing phase of completing a federal grant application – for example, the importance of reading (and re-reading) the grant announcement, and the importance of understanding the criteria by which your application will be evaluated.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. The following summarizes ways in which I try to make my proposals stand out. In a federal grant?

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Through this process, the AAMC has expanded its engagement with RBW Strategy to provide consultative services to an expanded grant-active team of AAMC colleagues to operationalize this nuanced shift in focus while navigating a broader organizational change.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For a long time, I struggled with my work as a grant professional. I loved tackling a challenging federal grant proposal. Managing federal grants was my jam – I loved putting my organizational skills to work and totally geeked out about a well-put-together 3-ring binder. Don’t get me wrong. What is yours?

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Grants.gov

MAY 8, 2019

Let’s say that your organization is applying for a federal grant that will support a wildlife reserve restoration project. Now, you and your writing team need to outline the impact that your proposed project will have on the wildlife reserve. Tip: Think like a reviewer when you are discussing the impact of your proposed project.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 19, 2022

If fractured fairy tales aren’t getting you the storytelling advice you are seeking, try this real-life advice on storytelling from two very wise but very different sources—a nationally renowned fundraising trainer and consultant T. And isn’t securing more transformational grants the happy ending we all want? Census Bureau.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 21, 2024

GrantWatch, not only provides a comprehensive database of grants and foundations, but it also has a range of features designed to simplify the grant-seeking process. Types of Government Grants The most common type of government grants are grants given by the federal government.

Government

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

These competitive advantages in grant-seeking for large grants (federal grants, state grants, and yes, even large foundation grants) are the act of pre-planning. You can translate this into the grantmaker’s form once released and also customize it to request what are eligible and allowable costs.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

Other than Personnel (OTPS): All expenses outside of personnel costs and fringe benefits, including the following: Consultants Training Equipment Rental Supplies Meeting Expenses Travel. Remember that grantmakers want you to pay your staff and consultants a fair price, not an extravagant one. Step 1: Adhere to the requirements.

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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

Grants Plus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The 2023 State of Grantseeking report highlights that 40 percent of nonprofits nationwide rely on federal grant funding. Since our founding in 2007, Grants Plus has partnered with nonprofits to navigate funding over the past four government shutdowns.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 20, 2023

Grant writers and fundraising should be or should strive to become the experts in the proposal they’re tackling, the appeal letter they’re crafting, the gala they’re organizing, the progress report they’re drafting…you get the picture. Or is it that daunting multimillion-dollar, multi-year Federal grant?

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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

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Here are several key benefits: Benefits Description In-depth Knowledge of Funding Sources Grant writers possess extensive knowledge of various funding opportunities, including federal grants for individuals and foundation grants for nonprofit organizations.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Put the two together, and you have a recipe for a successful proposal. We know how important data is for evaluation and outcomes in a proposal, but how do you take raw data and put it into a compelling, easy-to-read narrative for funders? The proposal could end up more distracting and confusing than just a narrative.

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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 27, 2021

You will be grateful for it and have more time to dedicate to grants you have a better chance of winning. Here are tips on how to avoid this when it comes to federal grants. Not doing your research Writing and submitting a competitive proposal takes time and a lot of research.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 15, 2024

Securing funding through grants is a vital strategy for nonprofits striving to make a meaningful impact. However, the process of writing grant proposals can be complex and time-consuming. That's where a skilled grant writer comes in. Budget : Determine how much you can allocate for grant writing services.

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AmpliFund

JANUARY 30, 2023

You can take concrete steps to improve your chances of receiving these awards, but getting the right information for a winning proposal may require a different approach than your program typically uses. Organizations that start preparing their project proposals now will be at a significant advantage later.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

For telemedicine, home monitoring is not eligible as it is one-way communication, whereas having equipment in small rural hospitals that can connect with an urban trauma center to consult with a specialist is eligible. Proposal deadline is April 29, 2024. Contact Assel Grant Services (AGS) today! What makes a project a good fit?

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If your business can partner with or complement their goals, you might be eligible for a grant. But finding the right corporate grants and crafting a tailored proposal requires expertise and hiring a grant writer can save you time while increasing your chances of success.

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Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 12, 2021

Sometimes, it can be hard to remember why we love doing this work in the first place, which is why we thought International Grant Professionals Day was the perfect time to reflect on why we’re still grateful to be grant professionals—even when times get a little strange. Remember your first federal grant proposal?

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