Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we approach 2025, the grant writing landscape is set to evolve significantly. In this blog post, well explore the key grant writing trends anticipated for 2025, including technological advancements, shifting priorities, and emerging best practices. Increased Use of Data Analytics 1.1

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Millionaire Grant Lady

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Current and potential MGL clients often ask me, “ If we are selected, how long will it take to get the grant money? ” Whether you’re applying for a foundation grant or a federal grant, it’s not something you can casually sit down and complete. Other foundation grants promise you will hear back in two weeks.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Understanding these changes and adapting your grant writing and fundraising strategies can position your organization for continued success while staying true to your mission. At Just Write Grants , were here to help you craft compelling grant proposals and fundraising strategies that resonate with funders in any political climate.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Decoding Grant Writing Understanding the Basics of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by government agencies, foundations, or corporations that do not require repayment. Understanding what constitutes a grant is essential for applicants.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. In an increasingly competitive landscape, it is essential to present compelling proposals that stand out and resonate with potential funders. Each grants comes with its own set of criteria, expectations, and reporting requirements.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Develop a Proposal Library Build a collection of templates and boilerplate text (e.g., org background, staff bios, financials) to reduce writing time. Store past proposals, funder feedback, and common attachments in one organized place. Protect Your Wellbeing Schedule deep work time for writing without interruptions.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Youre deep in a federal proposal, juggling 10 stakeholders, two budgets, and a narrative that still needs serious polishthen your inbox pings: Hey, can I shadow you today? Welcome to the wild world of mentoring junior grant writers. Use role-playing, mock reviews, or time-limited writing sprints to make it fun and practical.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Grant writing is a critical skill for securing funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Understanding the average hours for grant writing can help you plan resources, set realistic timelines, and improve your chances of success. Outlining the proposal structure.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Writing grants requires organizations to analyze their audience, gather data, build compelling stories, and submit polished proposals. Success depends on strong research abilities and persuasive writing skills that show how projects will benefit communities. Grants go to organizations based on merit, not just need.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the basics of grant writing is crucial for non-profit organizations, business owners, and students seeking financial support. This section outlines essential aspects of grants to help individuals navigate the grant landscape effectively.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Consultants: Your Key to Funding Success The Role of Grant Writing Consultants Grant writing consultants are crucial in helping individuals and organizations secure funding. These professionals assist in identifying potential grants that align with the clients’ goals.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Grant writing is a profession grounded in trust. Funders rely on grant professionals to present accurate, compelling narratives supported by credible data. However, in the competitive world of grant funding, it is easy, sometimes even natural, for well-meaning professionals to unintentionally misinterpret or misuse data.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

However, crafting a grant proposal that will get results presents a significant challenge. A strong proposal needs to be clear, concise, and tailored to a funder’s priorities. So, why is it so difficult to write winning proposals? Strategies to Help You Craft a Grant Proposal 1. Tell Your Story!

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Here are five actionable strategies to enhance your grant writing expertise today: 1. Its where I significantly advanced my own grant writing career.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Professional Relationships in Grant Writing When it comes to professional relationships—particularly in grant writing—the same principles apply. At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we emphasize the importance of stewardship. I’ll explain everything in our proposal.” Networking support is paramount.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlocking Funding Opportunities with Grant Writing The Importance of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations Grant writing is a vital skill for non-profit organizations seeking funding. With the competitive nature of grant funding, mastering the art of persuasive and coherent grant writing is crucial.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Increased Credibility Securing grants can enhance an organizations credibility, making it easier to attract additional funding or partners. Innovation Grants encourage innovative ideas and solutions, allowing organizations to explore new approaches to challenges. Writers can explore grant writing examples for inspiration and guidance.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

In grant writing, we understand the importance of the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. Compassionate grant writing even has the power to inspire.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Lets face it: grant writing isnt just typing proposals and hitting submit. Grant writing is a sport. Start every grant from scratch. Create and maintain a library of polished templates, go-to boilerplate, and funder-specific language thats ready to drop into any proposal. You dont need to do less.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When nonprofit organizations begin a new grant writing strategy, many expect to see results within a year. However, grant writing success often demands more patience and a long-term view. Here’s why the 12-month mark may not be the best time to measure the effectiveness of your grant writing fundraising strategy.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

Ever skim the headlines and wonder, “Is AI coming for my grant writing job?” While the criticism and concerns over some aspects of AI—including environmental impacts and severe ethical and human rights violations—are entirely valid, today we’re zooming in on AI and grant writing. You’re not alone. Short answer: Yes.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming grant writing across industries, particularly for technology-driven companies, drug developers, energy innovators, defense contractors, and health systems. Proposal Drafting: AI can create drafts tailored to specific funding agencies, improving alignment with solicitation requirements.

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GrantNews

JULY 8, 2025

Writing a strong grant proposal is part art, part strategy – and knowing how to stand out can make all the difference. In fact, most grants are still program-specific, so be prepared to adapt your request accordingly. Don’t Recycle Proposals Without Rewriting Every grantor is different.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? That can overwhelm grant writing for small nonprofits, but it doesn’t have to. That can overwhelm grant writing for small nonprofits, but it doesn’t have to. You’re not alone.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Even seasoned grant writers make grant proposal errors, but small changes can be the difference between a funded project and a missed opportunity. Most of these common grant proposal errors are fixable. Most of these common grant proposal errors are fixable. The good news? The good news?

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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.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding Grants and Their Purpose Grants are financial awards provided by governments, foundations, or corporations to support a specific project or initiative. Organizations that effectively navigate the grant writing process can secure significant resources to propel their initiatives.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 9, 2025

If your grant proposals feel flat or overly formal, it’s time to rethink your approach. There’s one skill that sets successful grant writers apart … and it’s not perfect grammar or deep pockets. Why Storytelling Matters in Grant Writing Funders want to believe that their dollars are going to good use.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As a grant writer, it’s important that to have the focus and commitment necessary to bring together the various components required to adhere to the framework of the grant and while preparing an effective proposal to give any organization the best possibility of being awarded the grant.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

To stand out in the competitive grant landscape of 2025, aligning your proposals with your organizations strategic goals is not just advisableits essential. Heres how you can ensure your grant proposals hit the mark. Before diving into grant writing, take time to revisit your strategic plan.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Lets be real: grant rejection sucks. It doesnt matter how long youve been in the gameseeing your carefully crafted proposal get shot down still stings. Even when you know the proposal was strong, rejection hits hard. But heres the kicker: its not always about your writing, your project, or even your organization.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Understanding Grant Guidelines 2.1 Time Constraints 1.1 Data and Evidence 4.1

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Just Write Grants

JUNE 13, 2025

Grant writing can be overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve answered 20 of the most common questions nonprofits ask about finding, writing, and winning grants.

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GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

Securing foundation grants without a professional grant writer may seem like a challenge, but it’s entirely doable with the right mindset, strategy, and tools. Craft a Strong Application On Your Own Even without formal training, you can write a compelling grant proposal by focusing on clarity, impact, and outcomes.

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GrantNews

JUNE 17, 2025

Applying for grants can be a lifeline for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations looking to fund their projects. But grant denials are all too common, and it can be discouraging when your application is rejected without a clear explanation. If you’ve ever received a grant rejection, you’re not alone.

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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.

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