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.

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Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Funding these critical services and grants helps ensure that older adults receive the care and resources they need to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Federal Grants Federal grants are pivotal in supporting programs and initiatives targeted toward seniors.

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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

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Notable Foundation Grant Examples Technological Solutions in Journalism : Grants to journalists and newsrooms for projects to provide technological solutions in journalism. Funding is for projects that utilize advanced data mining techniques in investigative journalism.

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Blackbaud

JULY 15, 2025

They are also called “ overhead ” or, if you are working on a federal grant, “indirect costs.” A food bank spending the same 15% on admin costs, on the other hand, may be running less efficiently than the museum, or they may be focused on providing fresh, less processed food that requires more refrigeration, increasing utility costs.

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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.

Education

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Indirect Costs : Overhead costs, such as utilities and administrative expenses. These grants are often available to non-profits, businesses, and individuals, with a focus on advancing public interests. For more information on available training options, visit our article on grant writing workshops.

Grant Writing

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%. Your rent or mortgage payment and utilities are also considered management and general expenses. On the positive side, the U.S.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 29, 2025

In addition, the database offers easy access to over 3,500,000 IRS 990 reports , and a wide array of tools and resources to help grant seekers find the funding they need. State Grants for Traffic Safety Programs : Grants to Michigan schools for projects that make it safer for children to travel to and from school.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 28, 2025

Helpful Links for Government Grants Here are some links and videos from grants.gov to help you cut through the red tape to see how you can apply for government grants. Links Government Grants Learning Center – This is your gateway to federal grants and includes multiple sections about how to apply.

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Candid

APRIL 17, 2025

By supporting these collaborations, policy makers can help amplify their impact, ensuring that resources are efficiently utilized and that solutions reach those most in need. The problems we face are complex, but the solution is clear: cross-sector collaboration.

Policy

Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are Federal Grants About to Get Easier? In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the complexity and inefficiency of US federal grant programs. To address these issues and optimize the distribution of funds to deserving recipients, lawmakers have proposed the Streamlining Federal Grants Act.

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.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage. How do compliance requirements impact the grant application stage? is a grant writer and advisor at Baker Tilly’s Tribal Services practice and Development Advisory team.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

APRIL 26, 2024

This executive director wanted to expand the revenue sources of the organization to include federal grants. You can utilize your auditors to ensure your nonprofit is following its financial practices, has adequate and efficient internal controls, and has identified various potential risks.

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Think and Ink Grants

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Having a clear understanding of your funding needs will make it easier to find grants that are a good fit for your organization. Utilize Online Databases Many online databases can help you find grants for your nonprofit organization. Are there any specific requirements or restrictions for the funding?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 16, 2024

This involves: Removing unused accounts: Let’s say your nonprofit includes a category in its COA for federal grants, but you realize three years later that you haven’t applied for any. Instead, you should continuously reference and update this document to ensure it reflects up-to-date financial information.

Liability

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Examples of indirect costs include rent for office space, utilities, administrative salaries, accounting, legal services, general office supplies, and general office equipment. In grant proposals, organizations often include a request for funding to cover their indirect costs. Competencies: #1, 2, 4, 5

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Sample grant from GrantWatch , a reputable grant database: Minority-Owned Businesses in the Restaurant Industry – Grants to Illinois minority-owned for-profit food establishments for working capital including payroll, rent, insurance, utilities, taxes, operations, and contractors.

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GrantNews

MAY 9, 2024

Add to that the price of gas, household utility bills, and rent or mortgage payments and the situation begins to get bleak pretty quickly. The following is a short list of grants ranging in size and detail. We begin with smaller foundation grants before moving on to larger, more labor intensive federal grants.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, Rural Utilities Services Attention organizations and communities interested in providing distance learning or telemedicine services to rural areas! How do I learn more about federal grant proposal writing, so my application is more likely to be successful?

USDA

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These grants can come from various sources, including government programs, private foundations, and non-profit organizations. For more, visit government grant money programs. Foundation Grants Non-profit organizations that offer grants to support community development and entrepreneurship for women.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Attending free grant money workshops equips individuals and organizations with essential tools, networks, and insights necessary for pursuing and securing funding. Whether they are exploring grant money for small businesses or seeking federal grants for individuals , these workshops lay a strong foundation for grant success.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Here are several key benefits: Benefits Description In-depth Knowledge of Funding Sources Grant writers possess extensive knowledge of various funding opportunities, including federal grants for individuals and foundation grants for nonprofit organizations.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Obviously, it is impossible to write a grant and conduct a truly objective review by yourself, or within the confines of a small team. Utilize comments from previous applications as a starting point. However, there is usually always a section [closer to the end] that covers how the grant will be reviewed.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Ensuring Grant Compliance Understanding compliance with grant terms and conditions is essential for any organization receiving funding. Non-profit entities and individuals must fully grasp the requirements to utilize these funds effectively and responsibly. Allocate resources to areas that will yield the highest impact.

Government

Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

A federal grant serves neither as technical support nor as a financial assistance. The recipient is not required to repay the money, but rather to utilize the funds for the stated purpose, which is usually to benefit a broader good. It is one of the reasons applicants must make sure that they have a well-written proposal.

Government

Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

A federal grant serves neither as technical support nor as a financial assistance. The recipient is not required to repay the money, but rather to utilize the funds for the stated purpose, which is usually to benefit a broader good. It is one of the reasons applicants must make sure that they have a well-written proposal.

Government

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The federal government recently transitioned to a new system for applicants utilizing a UEI instead of requiring a DUNS number. How do I learn more about federal grant proposal writing, so my application is more likely to be successful? AGS is excited to offer a Federal Grants Training Series in 2023!

UEI

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Each grant may have specific themes or target populations, so thorough research is essential. Utilizing resources like grant writing templates can help ensure that all necessary components are included. Submitting on Time Timeliness is key when it comes to grant applications.

Application

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Resource Type Examples Government Websites Grants.gov , State Grant Agencies Private Foundations Top grant-making foundations in specific fields Community Resources Local organizations and chambers of commerce Utilizing platforms that aggregate grant listings can save time and broaden the search.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The federal government recently transitioned to a new system for applicants utilizing a UEI instead of requiring DUNS numbers. How do I learn more about federal grant proposal writing, so my application is more likely to be successful? AGS is excited to offer a Federal Agency Training Series in 2023!

Education

Grant Geek

DECEMBER 29, 2021

However, for the future and after successfully securing grants, you will need accounting assistance, and you will want to plan on audited financial statements in the future. Finally, to submit federal grants, you will need to be registered in grants.gov. Grants are hard to win even when you do everything right.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Overhead covers general operating expenses like rent, utilities, and administrative expenses. If your institution requires proposal budgets to include a minimum overhead rate of 20%, it should not allow you to submit a grant application to a funder that has a 10% cap on overhead costs. Understand the implications of overhead rates.

Funding

GrantNews

MAY 21, 2025

Often, grant funders require a budget, letters of support, and further documents to be submitted with the grant application. How Do Grant Writers Help Grant Seekers? Seasoned grant writers utilize strategies to help your organization demonstrate the potential impact that a grants funding can provide.

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