Instrumentl

MARCH 7, 2024

Join us for an illuminating webinar featuring seasoned experts Patrice Davis and Rachel Werner, who will unravel the complexities of federal grants and provide invaluable strategies for success. Whether you're a grant writer or administrator in a larger organization, this event is essential for enhancing your federal grant strategy.

Instrumentl

Instrumentl

MAY 16, 2024

Discover the holy grail of funding with government grants. Explore the top government grant search engines and maximize your efforts with expert tips. Learn how to navigate federal, state, and local levels to find the best-fit opportunities for your nonprofit.

Engineering

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article you'll learn what to consider before applying for government grants, how to find US, state, and local grant opportunities, and some common sources of government grants.

Government

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Are you feeling overwhelmed or daunted by finding federal grants, keeping track of complicated applications, or determining which grant programs are right for your nonprofit? In this article we’ll go over what federal government grants are, why they’re important, and how to find federal government grants fast.

Government

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Are you feeling overwhelmed or daunted by finding federal grants, keeping track of complicated applications, or determining which grant programs are right for your nonprofit? In this article we’ll go over what federal government grants are, why they’re important, and how to find federal government grants fast.

Government

Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Gain insights from professional grant writers on the differences between foundation and government grants. Discover which funding entities are worth pursuing for your nonprofit and navigate the grant-seeking process more effectively.

Government

Instrumentl

APRIL 2, 2025

Learn the key differences in writing successful government vs. foundation grant proposals. This guide offers tips on tailoring your approach for each funder type, helping you excel in both areas and increase your chances of securing funding for your nonprofit.

Government

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Curious to learn how government grants work? In this post, we break down what government grants are, pros and cons to them, as well as how to go about applying for government grants.

Government

Grant Consulting Services

MAY 10, 2024

What do you do if your organization is considering applying for a particular grant and is not sure if the grant would be a good fit? Research aims to discover knowledge that will provide the answers needed to move forward with a potential grant application. What is Grant Research? One word: research.

Grant

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 28, 2021

Do you need to subscribe to a grant database to discover grant opportunities? To answer these questions, below we discuss several types of grant databases and provide an overview of three specific databases— GrantStation , Foundation Directory Online (FDO) , and Instrumentl —to give you a sense of what grant databases can offer.

Budget

Grant Consulting Services

APRIL 29, 2023

Your organization is thinking about applying for a particular grant and is not sure the grant would be a good fit. The purpose of research is to discover knowledge that will provide you with the answers you need to move forward with a potential grant application. So, what do you do? One word: research. Well, some of us do!

Grant

Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Finding funders for grants is hard. In this post, we dig into all the fundamentals you need to know to succeed, including what to look for when finding funders, how to find foundation or corporate grants as well as how to find government grants.

Grant

Instrumentl

AUGUST 18, 2023

Finding funders for grants is hard. In this post, we dig into all the fundamentals you need to know to succeed, including what to look for when finding funders, how to find foundation or corporate grants as well as how to find government grants.

Grant

Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Learn expert tips on managing multi-million dollar grant portfolios from Patrice Davis, a seasoned senior director of federal grants. Discover best practices and debunk common misconceptions to handle government grants effectively.

Federal Grants

Instrumentl

APRIL 15, 2024

In this 1-hour workshop with Rachel Werner, we explore the necessity of post-award compliance, especially for government funding, thinking about go-no go for grant opportunities to ensure you can manage the funding and more.

Award

Grant Consulting Services

AUGUST 29, 2024

Part V, Section I: Grant Research – Strategies for Success! What do you do if your organization is considering applying for a particular grant and is not sure if the grant would be a good fit? Research aims to discover knowledge that will provide the answers needed to move forward with a potential grant application.

Grantstation

Instrumentl

JUNE 13, 2024

Discover the top RFP databases for grants and government contracts in this comprehensive guide. Learn how these platforms streamline your search for funding opportunities and maximize your chances of success in securing grants and contracts.

Contracts

Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 26, 2023

Submitting a grant application takes work. Each aspect of our process is critical to become grant optimized. The grant feasibility study is designed to help prepare organizations to become “Grant Optimized” while being competitive to be awarded potential grants. What is Grant Optimization? Are you eligible?

Readiness

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Learning grant writing is a rite of passage for many nonprofit professionals. Many of us first dive into grant writing with minimal (or even no) prior experience. Writing a grant proposal might seem like a big, scary task. Successful grant writing comes down to organization, careful decision-making, and experience.

Grant

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. What’s a Better Fit, Government or Foundation Funding? Government Databases IV.

Funding

Grant Consulting Services

JUNE 13, 2024

As we’ve seen and noticed in the grant profession, relationships are critical to success. Therefore, building and nurturing community partnerships is an integral part of strategic planning for nonprofits (Instrumentl, 2024). References Instrumentl. So, what makes these collaborations so important to the nonprofit mission?

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