Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

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.

Award

Fluxx

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Selecting the right grant management system (GMS) is a critical decision for any government agency. With over $700 billion in federal grants awarded annually according to performance.gov, ensuring the effective management of these funds is paramount.

Grant Management

Clairification

MARCH 3, 2025

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? Your messaging should provide answers, not raise questions.

Federal Grants

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Every grant professional will face an audit at some point, whether it’s part of the annual nonprofit tax filing or a formal public grant audit from years past. Often, the finance department handles the process, leaving grant managers unaware until after the fact. How are you planning for your next grant audit?

IT

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

Danny Blitch, MPA, GPC , from Woodstock, Georgia, is the Managing Consultant of Federal Grants at Alloy Fundraising in Atlanta. A seasoned presenter, trainer, writer, and author, Danny has secured over $250 million in grant funding for various causes throughout his career.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

With tens of thousands of layoffs coming from federal government roles, demand may come from places and people who havent needed this level of support before. Many nonprofits are feeling the strain from a pause in federal grant funding and are working to shift their programs to align with the changes in government priorities.

Government

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.

Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. 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

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.

Grant Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. 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

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Now, the conference is much more manageable for me as I’m able to mix different aspects of my professional career all in one conference. I was able to teach a unique session on grants and graphics which included an expert outside the grant field to share with my fellow grant professionals.

GPC

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Government Grants Government grants are typically provided at the federal, state, or local level and can be a significant source of funding for churches, for profit organizations, especially when the projects align with public policy objectives such as community development, education, or social services.

Funding

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. For additional resources on how to apply for grant money, refer to our article on how to apply for grant money. Evaluation and Feedback : Regularly assess programs and gather feedback.

Grants

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. What or who are you looking forward to at the 2025 Grant Summit? So, bring on the Baltimore crab cakes, they are not to be missed.

GPCI

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

You don’t want to be juggling spreadsheets trying to manage your grant award. Additionally, give program managers access to dashboards that show restricted fund balances, program balances, and budget-to-actual reports, allowing them to make informed decisions.

Government

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. Securing grants is critical to sustaining work. Meanwhile, the same data set shows that state and local government grants — which are typically smaller — have a 52% success rate. rail-container).hide();

AI

Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Adult students often possess strong time management and problem-solving skills, which can enhance their academic performance and contribute positively to group projects and collaborations with independent students. They are often need-based and can be awarded by the federal government, state governments, or private organizations.

Education

amplifi

APRIL 24, 2025

And many organizations are trying to navigate and limit the effects of federal grant freezes and unfreezes. Chaos in Washington is creating havoc on organizations that receive federal funding, directly or indirectly, and it’s harder than ever to plan for the long term. Do you have too many vendors?

Budget

Grant Training Center

MARCH 31, 2025

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.

Federal Grants

Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

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

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2025

Forget Federal Funds Most animal-related nonprofits are not directly affected by the federal grants freeze. Although the grant was paused, it was quickly restored.) For most animal-related organizations, federal grants have never been good prospects, so organizations should focus on corporate and private foundations.

Funding

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

F undraising Best Practice Resources On-demand webinar: Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: Engaging Everyday Donors Communicating with Donors in An Uncertain Funding Environment Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising Finance and Operations Best Practice Resources Webinar (March 25): Navigating Federal Funding: Essential Risk (..)

Funding

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revised their uniform guidance in 2024, increasing the de minimus (or standard) rate allowed for indirect costs—overhead for federal grants—from 10 to 15%. On your form 990 , you are required to break out your expenses into program, fundraising, management, and general.

Indirect Cost

Blackbaud

MARCH 25, 2025

The primary purpose of a financial review is to identify any unusual trends or items that might need further explanation from your organization’s management. But because the process isnt as in-depth as an audit, it doesnt require as much time from your team or your management to review and respond to the report.

Software

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

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Retail

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. One of the requirements of the bill is that evaluation criteria (weve often written about evaluations ) be published in the RFP, although many federal grant-making agencies already do so.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

With the recent federal administration changes, there is a lot of uncertainty in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors. Federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors face shifting priorities, new executive orders, and evolving funding practices.

Federal Grants

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

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? When you evaluate grant opportunities with intention, you spend less time spinning your wheels and more time writing proposals that are likely to succeed.

Grants

GrantNews

JANUARY 15, 2025

Check Grant Directories: Use platforms like GrantWatch to view deadline information across multiple grants. Use the GrantWatch Grant Calendar: Stay organized with your personalized Grant Calendar and manage multiple applications effectively.

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

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. Now, Matthew J.

Grants

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

These are collaborations between Instrumentl and community partners to provide free educational opportunities for grant professionals featuring problems that they often have to solve while also sharing different ways that Instrumentl's platform can help grant writers win more grants. instrumentl.com/teresa. Subscribe below.

Instrumentl

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The move was prompted by the Trump administration's freeze on federal foreign aid and the now-suspended freeze on federal grants. The move was prompted by the Trump administration's freeze on federal foreign aid and the now-suspended freeze on federal grants.

Federal Grants

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Being a multi-unit franchisee, managing a regional marketing co-op, mentoring 100 business owners, and volunteering with over 50 charity events enlightened her to the synergy and challenges faced by both donor companies and nonprofit event leaders regarding in-kind donations. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit!

Instrumentl

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 29, 2025

Even if grant disbursements and/or reimbursements to FQHCs and other grantees are delayed, this should not be a cash-flow crisis for well-managed nonprofits. Unless there are claw backs of some kind, the Federal grant spigot will soon be turned on again and itll be feeding time at the grant trough.

Grants

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Higher Education Funding : Community colleges and vocational schools may have increased access to federal grants aimed at equipping the workforce for high-demand careers. Federal grants may continue to focus on helping veterans reintegrate into the workforce, making it a valuable area for organizations to consider.

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2025

Secondly, I worked as a contractor on a federal grant and was the final staff left to close the grant/organization down as a result of the grant ending after three years. Finally, I left a job as a grant coordinator after I was there six months when I saw the “writing on the wall” that the grant would not be renewed.

GPC