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Grant Writing for Small Nonprofits: How to Do More With Less

Grant Writing Made Easy

Think of it as your internal toolbox: a set of ready-to-go content blocks you can customize and reuse across multiple applications. Tailor it for different audiences—foundations, government funders, or corporate giving programs. Sustainability Language: Be ready to explain how your program will continue after the grant ends.

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Federal Grant Funding Update for Nonprofits (Q2 2025)

Grant Writing Made Easy

Operational Disruptions Affecting Grant Readiness In addition to funding losses, nonprofits are experiencing widespread administrative breakdowns in the federal grant system. Build out a bridge funding pitch that you can share with local governments, private foundations, or corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

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Your Comprehensive Nonprofit Guide to Getting Started with NEA Grants

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

First up, a disclaimer: Some of you reading this are not ready for NEA grants. You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all. Like GAP, you must submit the grant in 2 parts (Part 1 is submitted via grants.gov and Part 2 is submitted via REACH). Is my organization ready to apply for a NEA grant?

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I Signed up for What?! A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness

Blackbaud

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness. This is the key to risk avoidance and mitigation.

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Six Signs Your Nonprofit Isn't Ready to Apply for Federal Grants

Think and Ink Grants

Winning grants for nonprofits offered by government agencies do take time. Reporting requirements for federal and some government grants require the right people and systems for proper grant management. You haven't even begun the grants.gov registration process. You may have a hard time meeting the reporting requirements.

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Demystifying Funding Opportunity Announcements on Grants.gov—Grant Writing Basics

Grants.gov

It is easy to be intimidated when you first encounter a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on Grants.gov. The technical language culled from industry and government programs. If you don’t set up your account properly, you risk facing delays when you are ready to begin work on the application.

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Types of Grants That Every Nonprofit Should Know

Blackbaud

Department of Health and Human Services, the government awarded $726.1 Government grants are often more complex and can take much longer. Government Grants (Federal, State, Local) These grants are funded by different departments within the government. The first stop for government grants is www.Grants.gov.