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Training Junior Grant Writers—Without Losing Your Mind or Missing Deadlines

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Welcome to the wild world of mentoring junior grant writers. But heres the good news: with the right systems in place, you can train the next generation of grant rockstars without burning outor blowing a deadline. Bonus: clear documentation is a lifesaver when youre out of office (or just out of patience). Sure, its rewarding.

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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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9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant

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What are your chances of winning a grant? So how can you increase your chances of winning a grant? 9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant 1) Target Your Funders There are many different types of funding sources, but which funding source is best for you? 1 Application: 63% of respondents won at least one grant.

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Demystifying Grant Attachments: A Complete Guide to Boost Your Funding Success

Millionaire Grant Lady

The writing part of grant writing is a relatively small percentage of the actual work required to win grants at a high level consistently. To someone who is new to writing and submitting grants, the entire grant process can feel convoluted, overwhelming, and tedious. They just want to know where their money is going.

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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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How Government Grants Are Changing Grant-Making Policies

GrantNews

Government grant-making policies are shifting the entire world of grants. These grant trends encourage positive changes in society. For example, making grants more accessible by utilizing an online application process. In truth, this is one of the many reasons GrantWatch lists grants for nonprofits and businesses alike.

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Burned Out but Brilliant: 8 Smart, Sanity-Saving Strategies for Frustrated Grant Writers

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Lets face itbeing an experienced grant writer can feel like youre juggling flaming swords while walking a tightrope… in a windstorm… during tax season. Here are eight practical, sanity-saving strategies that seasoned grant pros are using to stay sharp, stay sane, and keep delivering resultswithout burning out. What worked?

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