Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? That can overwhelm grant writing for small nonprofits, but it doesn’t have to. With a clear strategy and a few innovative systems, even the smallest teams can write competitive, compelling grant proposals.

Grant Writing

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

While board members play an important role in assuring agency finances and grant funds are treated ethically, they are also partially responsible for resource development that is, ensuring their organization has the resources needed to fulfill its mission. certifications, grant agreements). Offer to make connections and introductions.

GPC

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

during this time, yet foundation grants remained stable through economic changes. Writing grants requires organizations to analyze their audience, gather data, build compelling stories, and submit polished proposals. Grants go to organizations based on merit, not just need. Grants are awarded based on merit rather than need.

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. New grant writers who have written less than three grants charge $20-$35 per hour.

Grants

Blackbaud

JUNE 16, 2025

For finance teams in donor-focused and grant-funded organizations, working hand-in-hand with fundraising partners is critical to crafting reports that truly engage and tell a story. Grant Reports Grant stewardship requires detailed reporting on how funds were allocated and whether they achieved the intended outcomes.

Finance

Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

Whether you’re just getting started or putting the final touches on your grant proposal, the resources below can help you refine your budget. The article also points you to additional Candid resources on developing a nonprofit budget, including our free trainings: What do funders look for in grant proposal budgets?

Budget

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Even seasoned grant pros groan at the thought of wrestling with a 40-page RFP, cross-checking 19 different attachments, and chasing signatures like its an Olympic sport. So, how do expert grant writers tackle them without burning out or giving up? Outsource Like a CEO Top grant pros know when to call in reinforcements.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Look at all financial support you get through your local education agency (LEA), school choice funds, any government grants, and all Title funding. Step 3: Assess and Protect Existing Funding This is the time to assess any current federal and state grants, review your grant reporting, and confirm your internal controls.

Policy

Candid

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. There are four major documents that you may need to create if your nonprofit is looking for funding. Honestly, when you do, it’s good news.

Proposal

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Grant funding looks beautiful in your income statement, but if you’re not careful, the reporting requirements can be prickly. In our webinar with Rachel Werner and James Spencer from RBW Strategy, they covered steps to help nonprofits that receive—or are looking to start receiving—government grant funding.

Government

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Untangling the New Uniform Grant Guidance It’s the news that all our grant enthusiasts and compliance champions have been waiting for – the new Uniform Grant Guidance has been issued! The Top 10 Uniform Grant Guidance Updates Drum roll, please…. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome? Let’s examine each one.

UEI

Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

You’ve been grant shopping for some time now, but are you prepared for what’s next once you start to receive them? Many grants come with significant—and detailed—compliance requirements. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements.

Indirect Cost

Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

Proposal

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Tip 1: Categorize your revenue types, such as fundraising, grants, and earned income. Make Sure You’re Ready for Your Next Government Grant Government grants are a great addition to any nonprofit’s balance sheet. If you are not prepared for the requirements, a government grant can create more problems than they solve.

Indirect Cost

Candid

JUNE 9, 2022

Proposal project budgets are the budgets you submit to a funder as part of a grant application. Your expenses will be direct costs— any personnel and non-personnel costs that you wouldn't have if you didn't have the project—and indirect costs, also known as administrative costs or overhead. Don’t know where to begin?

Budget

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Below, we provide more detail about this document and why it plays such a key role in successful financial management. The Operating Activities section shows cash transactions related to the nonprofit’s core mission, such as donations, grants, and expenses for programs and services.

Finance

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

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

These are also known as indirect costs, expenses that cannot be tied directly to programs. Fees paid to fundraising consultants or outsourced help like a grant writer. proper documentation and categorizing of expenses is part of the deal you strike with the IRS when you get 501c3 status. Here in the U.S.,

Fundraising

Assel Grant Services

JULY 21, 2024

Over the past year, you may have overheard grant professionals discussing potential OMB Uniform Guidance updates. Before 2013, federal grant requirements were located in multiple OMB circulars. In essence, this updated, reorganized, and consolidated federal grant management requirements into a single document.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

JUNE 16, 2024

Direct and Indirect Observation In direct observation, the observer watches the event, activity, or interaction as it occurs. In indirect observation, the observer watches the results of the event, activity, or interaction. Indirect observation is not prone to bias, but only offers limited information. Document findings.

GPC

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Too often, grant management is seen as a scary, messy aspect of grant funding, and we have a vague understanding of the requirements or components. In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails.

Grant Management

Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

And it is important to clarify your thinking as you consider establishing a solid grants program for 2017 and into 2018, especially in this time of uncertainty around government funding. Capacity-building grants are limited and very difficult to get. Learn More About Finding Grant Funding with These Great Webinars.

Grantstation

Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. The individual or group must also agree to sign and return, upon request of Sponsor, any assignments, releases or other documents that Sponsor may require so as to perfect, effect or record such grant of rights in submission.

Liability

iGrantWriters

JUNE 22, 2023

The established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%. Submission Details: Statements of Interest should be submitted via email attachments or directed to the designated contacts, Sandy Justman (Grants Specialist) and Kathy Mitchell (Project Manager), using the provided email addresses and contact numbers.

Grants.Gov

Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

What documentation is acceptable to document compliance? Hyperlinks Are hyperlinks allowed in the document? When in doubt, include the full URL in the document but do not hyperlink it. Read “Formatting Tips to Make Your Grant Proposal a Standout” 3. ☞ Interested in formatting tips?

Funding

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Budgeting Your nonprofit’s annual budget is a key financial planning document that guides your organization’s spending and fundraising efforts. Grants provided by the government and foundations. Plus, these documents are helpful to reference as your organization files its annual tax returns.

Policies

Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. The individual or group must also agree to sign and return, upon request of Sponsor, any assignments, releases or other documents that Sponsor may require so as to perfect, effect or record such grant of rights in submission.

IT

Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. The individual or group must also agree to sign and return, upon request of Sponsor, any assignments, releases or other documents that Sponsor may require so as to perfect, effect or record such grant of rights in submission.

IT

Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. The individual or group must also agree to sign and return, upon request of Sponsor, any assignments, releases or other documents that Sponsor may require so as to perfect, effect or record such grant of rights in submission.

Liability

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. As highlighted by the 2024 GPA report , a well-prepared budget is not just beneficial but essential for securing grants and sustaining operations.

Budget

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. Creating a Realistic Timeline for Preparing Your Grant Proposal a. Key Budgeting Concepts VI.

Funding

Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. The individual or group must also agree to sign and return, upon request of Sponsor, any assignments, releases or other documents that Sponsor may require so as to perfect, effect or record such grant of rights in submission.

Liability

DoJiggy

MARCH 5, 2024

Achieving 501(c)(3) status not only provides significant benefits, including tax exemptions and grant eligibility, but also requires adherence to specific operational and legal criteria. Direct or indirect participation in political campaigns on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office is prohibited.

Donation

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. The individual or group must also agree to sign and return, upon request of Sponsor, any assignments, releases or other documents that Sponsor may require so as to perfect, effect or record such grant of rights in submission.

Liability

Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. The individual or group must also agree to sign and return, upon request of Sponsor, any assignments, releases or other documents that Sponsor may require so as to perfect, effect or record such grant of rights in submission.

Liability

Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. The individual or group must also agree to sign and return, upon request of Sponsor, any assignments, releases or other documents that Sponsor may require so as to perfect, effect or record such grant of rights in submission.

Liability

Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. Refusal to sign these documents or failure to sign them within 15 days of notification may result in the forfeiture of the prize and the selection of an alternate winner at the discretion of the Sponsor.

Liability