The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

In the first few months of 2025, many federal grants and contracts have been terminated. Thousands of federal employees have been fired. There continues to be uncertainty about the future of many federal grant programs. Regarding government-funded programs, nonprofit leaders are or may be facing tough decisions.

Federal Grants

GrantNews

JANUARY 13, 2025

New 2025 government grants are here! Government grants support initiatives that stimulate the economy, provide essential goods and goods and services to underserved communities, and fund projects that align with their missions. With so many grants available to support meaningful causes, now is the time to explore new opportunities.

Government

Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 23, 2024

Top 3 Nonprofit Grant Acquisition Strategies We love helping nonprofit organizations win grants! When one of our clients attains a top-level grant after a highly competitive process, we celebrate! (My Wondering how your organization can break through heavy competition to capture grant awards? The kicker?

Grant

Clairification

MAY 12, 2025

With federal grant cutbacks looming, and foundations comprising only 19% of all giving, focusing on individuals — at all levels (who collectively give 75% of all philanthropy per Giving USA ) is the path forward towards sustainability. And you’ve got plenty of tools at your disposal!

Federal Grants

Candid

JUNE 17, 2025

This year is proving to be a deeply challenging time for nearly all nonprofits, and the situation is particularly urgent for organizations that abruptly lost their federal funding. And how can nonprofits best adapt to the current situation? What’s different about seeking foundation grants today?

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. I talk with many nonprofit leaders who are working to capacity. Then, it changed.

Grant Writing

Clairification

MARCH 3, 2025

How will you and your nonprofit make it through these trying times? For example, if you give out loans and grants, but dont modify your website messaging, will constituents believe your program is still robust given recent federal grant cutbacks? Two words: EMPATHY. INNOVATION. It may take a while, but it will happen.

Federal Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding.

Consulting

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 28, 2025

In the nonprofit world, federal grants often serve as a critical lifeline for funding essential programs and services. If your nonprofit is navigating a pause in federal grants, here are practical steps to mitigate challenges and continue delivering impact.

Federal Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 2, 2025

Grant writing can be incredibly complicated. I’ve been working on this blog for years, and I have still barely scratched the surface of what goes into crafting a successful grant proposal …and then another one …and then another one. In case you forget, I’ll add one more: write a grant. Grant writing isn’t free.

Grant Writing

Clairification

APRIL 21, 2025

nonprofits who, on average, receive about a third of their total funding from Federal grants. This means nonprofits today need toshift emphasis (and budget) toward individual donor engagement strategies. Shifting politics are creating economic uncertainty for all, and its especially scary for U.S.

Federal Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Grant Writing Consultants Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Impact Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Alex Dunn, CFRE , is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding.

Consulting

Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. The good news?

Nonprofit

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Before taking GPAs Next Level Federal Grants Training (NLFGT) course, my approach to federal grants could best be described as the sink or swim method. NLFGT is a year-long training course taught by the federal grant whisperer Cheryl Kester that is designed for both experienced and newbie grants professionals.

Federal Grants

Candid

JULY 21, 2025

In recent articles, we’ve discussed foundation grants and corporate support as potential avenues to explore for organizations affected by federal funding cuts. So, what else can nonprofits do to ensure they can go on serving their communities? So, what else can nonprofits do to ensure they can go on serving their communities?

Funding

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. These are the kinds of revenue strategies that keep nonprofits just surviving instead of scaling. Fundraising mistake #2.

Fundraising

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

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Now, imagine submitting a grant application in January and receiving the award notice in June. Much like athletes, grant professionals must prepare well in advance to perform at their best. Often, the finance department handles the process, leaving grant managers unaware until after the fact.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? A grant is a financial contribution from an entity to support projects that align with its mission. The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. Where Does Grant Funding Come From?

Funding

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

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding the Power of Local Grant Money Local grant money serves as a vital resource for non-profit organizations striving to enhance their community impact. Local grants provide critical funding that can address these gaps.

Grant

Grant Writer Team

JUNE 19, 2025

Have you ever wished you could step inside the mind of a grant reviewer to understand exactly what they look for in a winning proposal? At GrantWriterTeam , we explore this topic with real-world insight from experienced grant reviewers and the findings can make all the difference in your funding success.

Applicant

Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Understanding Grants for Seniors Senior grants play a crucial role in providing financial assistance to organizations and agencies working towards improving the lives of senior citizens. Importance of Financial Assistance for Seniors Grants for seniors programs are essential in ensuring the well-being and fulfillment of older adults.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach.

Funding

GrantNews

MARCH 18, 2025

Nonprofit Health Grants are crucial for underserved communities. Nonprofit health grants help bridge the gap, providing essential funding to improve access and outcomes. “ (Kaiser Family Foundation) Nonprofit Health Grants and Other Funding to Meet the Needs of Underserved Communities 1.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I have been a member of the Grant Professionals Association for 17years (though it was the American Association of Grant Professionals when I joined!) Do the grant activities I regularly engage in match in relevant ways to others at the conference? and each year I wonder if the GrantSummit will be my last.

GPC

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

How This Downturn Could Be Different for Grantmakers While recessions typically strain financial resources and increase demands on nonprofits, todays economic landscape is shaped by a few unusual factors, making the road ahead particularly complex. According to the 2023 Nonprofit Workplace Survey , 51.7%

Government

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Government grants are always competitive. But with fewer opportunities coming from federal and state programs, your organization needs to have all your financial ducks in a row if you want to earn—and keep—government funding. Government grants operate differently than most other revenue streams.

Government

Just Write Grants

JUNE 5, 2025

With federal grant funding shrinking and competition rising, now is the time for nonprofits to diversify revenue streams. Learn why building relationships with private and corporate funders is essential for long-term sustainability.

Federal Grants

Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

A free Bonterra webinar on how to write grants that get funded and fuel long-term impact Getting your grant funded takes more than filling out a form. 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.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

Grants Plus

APRIL 2, 2025

As nonprofits continue to face funding uncertainty, many are left wondering how to navigate the shifting grant landscape. Grants Plus CEO, Lauren Steiner, recently presented at The Nonprofit Partnership in Western PA to break down the latest trends, common pitfalls, and winning strategies to secure funding in 2025 and beyond.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. This section explores the purpose of grants, the importance of grant writing for organizations, and the impact that grants can have on students.

Grant Writing

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

Capital Campaign Pro

APRIL 21, 2025

Many nonprofits are feeling the ripple effects of stalled federal appropriations. With Congress slow to finalize agency budgets, federal grants that organizations have relied on for years are frozen in place. Others have quietly vanished from grant calendars. Some have been delayed.

Grant Calendar

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. One of the main reasons I am passionate about attending the 2025 Grant Summit is the unparalleled access to knowledge and resources it provides.

GPCI