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The Grants Transparency Act of 2023: Good idea or spitting in the wind?

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

Whatever it means, it means that its simply not possible for a federal grant applicant to “handicap” their chances of being funded no matter what reforms are implemented. Looks like a good problem for DOGE to solve, since I dont think the Grants Transparency Act of 2023 addresses this crazy structure for submitting proposals.

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Your Comprehensive Nonprofit Guide to Getting Started with NEA Grants

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

For those of you who don’t know, I recommend reading up on grant readiness, particularly if you are a newer or smaller nonprofit. SAM Registration ‘SAM’ stands for ‘System for Award Management’ and like a DUNS number, this is another requirement for applying for and receiving federal awards.

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Grant Writing Basics: 3 Tips to Avoid Last Minute Problems

Grants.gov

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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