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Beyond the Award: Why Every Grant Professional Needs Post-Award Management Skills

Grant Professionals Association

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 Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

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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Where Does Grant Funding Come From?

GrantNews

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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Top Accounting Tips for Government Grants

Blackbaud

Maintain detailed documentation: Keep comprehensive records that link each grant expense to supporting evidence, such as timesheets for payroll allocations , receipts for supplies, and contracts for services. What are the key federal grant compliance accounting requirements?

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Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Federal Grants

Grant Training Center

In light of recent developments, the federal grant landscape has undergone significant changes, creating uncertainty for many researchers and institutions. The recent Executive Order signed on February 26, 2025, has introduced sweeping changes to how federal discretionary funding is managed.

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How to Evaluate Grant Opportunities: When to Say No to a Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

Will we need to hire, train, or contract new support to fulfill the grant? Does our team have experience managing grants of this size or scope? Inside the Grant Writing Made Easier course , we teach nonprofit professionals how to save time, avoid common pitfalls, and write compelling, fundable grants—without burning out.

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Surviving the Trump Administration’s Grant Review Process

Grant Professionals Association

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. 24, 2025).