Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Document your answers to these questions, as these will become your internal notes for defending your proposal if auditors have some later as well. Grant writing might sometimes feel like an individual sport, but managing the award is a team effort. Have program staff review the documents and ask their own questions.

IT

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

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. Step Description 1.

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.

Grant

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

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

They come with strict compliance requirements, detailed reporting obligations, and potential penalties that could result in claw backs if you aren’t careful with your spending and documentation. Want to set your organization up for success with government grant compliance? Check out our grant compliance checklist.

Government

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. Research Grants Investigate local grant money resources that align with your organization’s mission and goals. Utilize tools and databases for finding relevant opportunities.

Grant

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. You will also need to gather essential information, including data and financial documentation.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Heres a breakdown of the various kinds of financial aid you can explore: Grants : Grants are a form of financial aid you dont have to repay. They are often need-based and can be awarded by the federal government, state governments, or private organizations. Start compiling a list of scholarships you plan to apply for.

Education

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

Blackbaud

MARCH 25, 2025

To prepare for a financial review, you need to compile your standard financial statements and supporting documentation. You’ll need to gather comprehensive documentation, including financial statements, receipts, and records of transactions. Preparing for an audit requires significant effort.

Software

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Heres the playbook for survivingand thrivingwhen its time to build that next monster federal grant proposal. Build a Strike Team Before the Battle Begins Federal proposals are too complex for one person to carry alone. Repurpose Like a Pro Federal grants thrive on complianceand compliance thrives on consistency.

Federal Grants

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

These might include: 501(c)(3) nonprofit status Specific geographic areas or populations served Minimum or maximum annual operating budgets Years in operation Required match or cost-sharing Audit history or financial documentation Even one missing element can disqualify your proposal, regardless of how compelling your narrative is.

Grant

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Don't try to worry about digging through because they are very long tax documents and maybe some of you are tax people. It saves so much headache if you're not used to those types of forms and documents. Drop a three in the chat if you have ever been a grant reviewer. Do a couple searches and boom. Uh, no, not me.

Instrumentl

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

And when it's well-documented how to follow the system. It might take some time upfront to figure out, okay, what's the best system here, or time to document the steps or figure out what kind of system you need to use. We're going to talk about five reasons why grant tracking systems are important and then, go into this.

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

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

MAY 18, 2025

I know of six CEOs of former nonprofit clients, however, whove ended up in jail, usually related to corruption/misuse of federal grant funds; there are also likely a fair percent of our former clients who, at best, skirt IRC 501(c)(3) regulations. A large percentage of this is composed of cancelled questionable grants and contracts.

Federal Grants

NonProfit PRO

JULY 28, 2025

At the center of this release are two significant capabilities: Boardable Public Sites, enabling organizations to share agendas, documents, and key updates publicly with just a few clicks; and Surveys & Forms, which streamline stakeholder input and compliance workflows. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Government

Blackbaud

MAY 21, 2025

The Power of Budget Scenarios Scenario records allow you to create multiple versions of a budget based on different assumptions and variables, such as enrollment in a program or whether a federal grant comes through. You can store all the information you need to track and manage that budget within the scenario.

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

ProposalPRO

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Identify what you are commenting on by using the Agency/Docket Number and/or the Document Number (both can be found on the Federal Register Notice). On the 30th of every month I explain how you can use free government resources and other strategies to increase your chances of winning federal grant funding. Next Steps.

Federal Grants

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Since the original Uniform Grant Guidance was issued in 2014, federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors have grumbled about the confusing jargon, lack of clarity, and general “squishiness” about some of the guidance’s language and how it applies to all recipients of federal funding.

UEI

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 19, 2015

Do you intend to start a federal grant writing project? Compared to other types of grant requests, federal grants require more time, complexity, and preparation. Then, make sure you are aware of the following details first: 4 Things You Need to Know About Federal Grant Writing 1. What can I apply for?

Federal Grants

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 19, 2015

Do you intend to start a federal grant writing project? Compared to other types of grant requests, federal grants require more time, complexity, and preparation. Then, make sure you are aware of the following details first: 4 Things You Need to Know About Federal Grant Writing 1. What can I apply for?

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

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).

Federal Grants

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.

Grant Readiness

RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded.

Grant Writing

ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

Beyond its mission and programs, this document will help you to understand what the agency is trying to achieve and what programs and outcomes it seeks to invest in. On the 30th of every month I explain how you can use free government resources and other strategies to increase your chances of winning federal grant funding.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

They will also touch on the developments happening with AI-powered document intelligence that will make invoice scanning and automation a breeze. She’ll provide a step-by-step process for integrating federal grant compliance into your organization’s internal controls. Need more information about Payment Assistant?

Finance

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! Are there any help documents (i.e.,

Federal Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Some foundations have adopted more complex applications that require more documentation and analysis to complete. Work with a grant consultant with a proven track record of success Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has secured more than $103 million in funding for our clients.

Funding

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.

Logic Model

Blackbaud

APRIL 26, 2024

Because the teams were not prepared at the year-end audit for these types of significant changes, there were often issues that required auditors to spend additional time in discussions with management or to document their understanding of the changes. For example, a new executive director joined an organization we worked with.

Utilities

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Furthermore, in most cases, grant funders also ask for an organization’s EIN (Employer Identification Number). By the same token, before you can apply for federal grants your organization must register at Grants.gov and Sam.gov. Include required forms and documents. Avoid rushing through an application or cutting corners.

Grant

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. What follows are budget narrative writing tips that have been curated from a wide range of federal agency resources. What Is a Budget Narrative?

Budget Narrative