Grant Training Center

MAY 30, 2023

These are learned through experience, various proposal submissions, collaborative efforts with colleagues, and focus and determination. Clear and Concise Communication: Are able to communicate their ideas and proposals clearly and concisely. The end result is a well developed and polished proposal.

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GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2024

“Honesty is the best policy,” said every parent–ever. And it is especially true for grant writing. Grant writing is essential for organizations to fund things like community projects, business ventures, and research. It turns out, your folks were right, honesty really is the best policy.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As we approach 2025, the landscape of grant writing for nonprofits is evolving rapidly. Staying ahead of trends and preparing effectively can make the difference between a successful grant application and a missed opportunity. Nonprofits should be prepared to demonstrate data-driven results and outcomes in their proposals.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If there’s one thing we’re most proud of, it’s the way we’re giving Not everyone has the time to write a Blue Avocado article. Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

To do this successfully, grant professionals must: Have a high command of the written word, following all the rules of grammar and punctuation. Understand budgets, procurement policies, and financial statements to build a useable and accurate project budget and track all grant expenditures. JustGrants).

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Understanding how your organization makes grant submission decisions is critical. Are spending and reporting policies clear?

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Thorough preparation is needed to develop a successful grant proposal. For anyone looking at grant writing as a career, it’s important to know the basics of the structure and content required to help write successful grant proposals.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. They know that grant writing is a time-consuming process, usually best left to someone with the know-how to complete the job and get a favorable response. So, what’s all the hubbub?

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy. Having an organization-wide AI policy can help maximize the benefits of using these tools while minimizing the risks. The top 3 benefits of AI for fundraisers.

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of grant writing, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential components for successful and impactful grant proposals. To craft a compelling grant proposal that aligns with these principles, consider the following strategies: 1.

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Grant Training Center

JULY 31, 2023

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to write the NIH DMP: Understanding the NIH Data Sharing Policy: Familiarize yourself with the specific data sharing requirements and policies outlined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) or the agency-specific guidelines.

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Grants4Good

JUNE 17, 2023

Philip: Grantable is a world-class grant writing assistant for any organization, powered by generative AI language models. It has the ability to help take existing written content and quickly draft responses to grant proposal prompts, and to rework responses to adjust things like length and tone. What about plagiarism?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2025

Organizational culture is the concept of shared values, policy, and purpose. Nonprofits to Enhance the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 24, 2024

As I reflect on my ninth year with Grant Writing Made Easy, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement for the journey we’ve undertaken and the path ahead. This course came into existence because so many people were asking for a streamlined, efficient way to master grant writing using modern tools.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Tough times call for strategic measures, and mastering the art of grant writing is more crucial than ever. This blog post delves into practical strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant writing skills and secure necessary funding during challenging periods.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 17, 2020

Grant writing has a reputation of being dry, boring, life-draining and not particularly creative. I completely disagree, however it only takes a quick Google search to find thousands of people who truly think that grant writing is less that riveting. I love grant writing. You read that correctly.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

But not all grants are created equal, and if we want to create genuinely inclusive applications that can get accepted, we need to consider diversity and inclusion in our grant writing. Why Is It Important to Consider Diversity and Inclusion When Writing Grants? Create or update your , DEI policy.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Or a pushy board member with zero grant writing experience thinks they should only pay for guaranteed results. They do not understand why commission-based grant writing is problematic; let’s examine why. As professionals, we must hold our executive leadership teams and boards accountable. Author Bio: Lisa Mead, M.S.,

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Grants.gov

JUNE 14, 2017

Applying for a federal grant can be a lot of work involving many moving parts. On top of strategizing, conducting meetings, and writing a compelling proposal, there are other little-but-necessary tasks on the path to successfully submitting your application that you should do well before the closing date.

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Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Preparing grant proposals isn't something everyone enjoys, feels confident doing, or has the time to do. This is where hiring a freelance grant proposal writer can help. Hiring a grant proposal writer can be a great solution for occasions when you lack the time or skills to write a particular proposal.

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

Each opportunity on the Grants Portal links to the state entity offering the grant, and grantseekers have to apply for a grant from the state entity offering the grant. The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is hosting webinars throughout 2022 to help grantseekers learn about federal grants.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Government Grants Government grants are a significant source of funding for both individuals and non-profit organizations. These grants are typically funded by federal, state, or local governments and aimed at supporting specific projects or initiatives that align with public policy objectives.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Compliance and Risk Management: Organizational development helps establish policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with grant regulations and mitigate risks associated with grant-funded activities. This includes understanding legal requirements, ethical standards, and best practices in grant management.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

This often leaves only a thirty- to ninety-day window to adjust plans and priorities, identify organizational projects that align with program office goals, and develop a competitive proposal. However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Understanding the intention and need for a program will strengthen a proposal as well as help an organization identify when mission creep is treading the ethical line. Another grant readiness factor is whether the organization’s financial management practices are able to track and report on the use of funds.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

In the grant review process, for instance, a technology person now typically participates in the review process. Grant proposals benefit from showing an organization's IT sophistication, particularly in collecting data on outcomes of a grant in some depth. Technology is increasingly a factor in philanthropy.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

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 Are You Proposing: Is It a Research Project, Or Could It Be a Project with an Evaluation Component? Features of Project Proposal vs. a Research Proposal c.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The difference between the two worlds One of the problems I had with academic writing was actually sustaining interest in my own projects long enough to get all the way through the academic publishing pipeline. I learned quickly that I loved the grant writing but hated the rest of the job. I had just graduated from my Ph.D.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A “Throwback Tuesday” post to one of my most popular grant writing guides. It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. This is going to be a longer blog post than I normally write. If you’ve ever wanted a start-to-finish rundown of the grants process, this is it. And you will get it down.

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GrantNews

MAY 1, 2025

Grants to Texas Volunteer Fire Departments – Grants to offset the cost of insurance policies. Is it Time for Your Nonprofit to Hire a Grant Writer? Grant writing is a complex process that involves data reports, planning, and a sustainable outline of your projects projected impact.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 19, 2023

How important are the elements of DEI in Grant Writing? This works in favor of grant seekers as well. In fact, including elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a grant proposal increases the chances of success. Your grant-seeking success is our priority at GrantWriterTeam.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 2, 2024

As 2023 has stumbled to a close, a grant writing post-mortem is in order. Having written grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth (mid-70s, but close enough), the process remains relatively the same, except now we use computers instead of a legal pad* and the Internet instead of endless trips to the library.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Conversations surrounding racism and the need for DEI policies and actions have been happening, and they need to keep happening. Many grant applications ask if your organization has a DEI policy. And isn’t that what grant professionals do? The post What Can a Grant Professional Do to Further DEI?

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GrantNews

MARCH 14, 2025

Despite recent concerns over policy changes, grant funding remains a priority. In truth, many grant-makers still offer grant opportunities for essential programs to ensure their success in 2025. Because of this, nonprofit grant funding opportunities are available on GrantWatch to support essential programs.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

MAY 15, 2024

With a 10-fold increase in only a decade, one would think S + A would be doing lots of proposals for migrant services, but this is not the case. For years, the phrase “target population” was standard in RFPs and grant writing.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

APRIL 15, 2025

Action plans must include these seven defined elements: goal setting / leadership commitment; planning structure; safety analysis; engagement and collaboration; policy and process change; strategy and project selections; and progress and transparency. The period of performance for Implementation Grant agreements may not exceed five years.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As we look ahead to potential shifts in the political landscape, nonprofits must prepare for how changes in the federal government could impact fundraising and grant writing. The re-election of former President Donald Trump will likely bring renewed policies and perspectives on federal funding priorities, tax laws, and philanthropy.

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