GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits are among the most sought-after grants, and for good reason. Foundation application processes are often simpler than government grants, making them more accessible. Plus, foundation grants tend to have fewer restrictions, allowing for greater flexibility in how funds are used.

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Candid

AUGUST 7, 2024

Discussing budgets and policy was uncomfortable for the partner—and not something her nonprofit typically does. Despite working in diverse geographies and issue areas—from environmental justice to workforce development, arts education to grief support—these nonprofits share similar concerns about the risk of engaging in policy advocacy.

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GrantNews

MAY 19, 2025

Nonprofit Grant Opportunities Powering Up in May signal a surge in funding potential for organizations ready to grow and serve. Foundation grants are especially powerful, offering simpler applications, fewer restrictions, and no legal limits on funding amounts. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues nationwide.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Before you can grow, you should have a strong accounting infrastructure that consists of: Fiscal policies and procedures. Create a shared fiscal policies and procedures handbook for easy reference across departments. Their duties range from budget creation and cash flow forecasting to grant management and financial policy development.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

For example, scientific insights and policy proposals are best utilized if understood universally. However, leaders can solve this issue by translating vital information with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles through grants. This is just one more reason to utilize translation grants to reduce language barriers.

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GrantNews

APRIL 25, 2025

Building Forever Homes with Grant Funding isn’t just a dream, it’s a growing reality for families, veterans, and individuals ready to plant roots. With the help of nonprofit housing grants, the path to homeownership becomes less stressful and more achievable. Unlike loans, housing grants don’t need to be paid back.

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GrantNews

MARCH 12, 2025

That’s why grant funding is such a vital resource for senior programs. To sustain and expand their services, these organizations turn to GrantWatch , a leading grant database that connects organizations with available funding. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Theres nothing more maddening than trying to write a winning grant for a program that isnt even nailed down yet. Smart grant writers dont play that game. Use a No Brief, No Draft Policy Make it official: If you dont know what youre doing, Im not writing about it. Sound familiar? Yeah, its the worst. Heres how: 1.

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A group of visionary women came together in 1984 to award Boston Women’s Fund’s (BWF) first five grants totaling $20,000. We’ve awarded more than 385 small grants totaling over $7.6 Most traditional, larger foundations offer grants only after applicants have successfully secured funding from another source.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With the right policies and strategies in place, your nonprofit organization can draw from your operating reserves during and after an emergency without putting future operations at risk. Understanding Your Spending Policy During a crisis, it can be tempting to deplete your entire reserve to address immediate needs.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

The traditional one-year grant cycle has created a funding hamster wheel that often keeps grantees heads-down on applications to avoid a gap in revenue. Provide templates to help them create an IPS and Spending Policy that encompasses the broad categories of funds they expect to have.

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GrantNews

APRIL 21, 2025

Grants for Nonprofit Growth aren’t just a talking point, they’re your next strategic move. Think of GrantWatch as your 2025 Grant Game Book , packed with the plays you need to secure flexible, high-impact nonprofit funding. But here’s the twist: many of these grants aren’t widely publicized.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2025

Over the past few months, nonprofits and funders alike have been trying to understand the impact of a potential loss of government grants. Additionally, Urban Institutes data tool estimates that two-thirds of nonprofits receiving government grants would face deficits if these grants disappeared.

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RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

The key elements you want to have in place when you are awarded a federal grant project Congratulations! You have been awarded a federal grant. Whether you are a recipient, pass-through entity, or subrecipient, you have been given the unique responsibility of becoming a steward of federal grant funds. Want a hint?

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grant writers must stay current on nonprofit trends to ensure efficiency and relevancy in the profession. Expected Nonprofit Trends for 2025 Donor-Centric Management Grants Donor-centric management may increase donations by 20-30%. How to Find Grants forNonprofits Many nonprofits are ready to apply for grants.

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GrantNews

MARCH 24, 2025

Power Up Your Nonprofit with foundation grants! These grants are highly sought after because they offer a more straightforward application process compared to government funding. Additionally, foundation grants are available for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals at both national and international levels. One challenge?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Other causes require larger grants or investment to see meaningful change. The funding and distribution phases of limited life endowments require more drastic changes in the asset allocation policy. It is vital for decision makers to be consistent and adhere to the policy.

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Blackbaud

MAY 19, 2025

The external reviewer who volunteers for the nonprofit that applied for the grant hes helping with. This is why you need a conflict of interest policy. And so, in practice, its being able to say we have a policy. From a legal perspective, a COI policy is an essential compliance tool. This is what it looks like.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Now your grant management system (GMS) is the hub of your grantmaking organization, and simple API integrations allow you to plug in the systems that work best for you. Look for a preferred vendor list or marketplace to see if your grant management vendor has organizations they know work well with their system. Data visualization.

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Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Here are a few reasons why internal controls are especially important for nonprofit organizations: Safeguarding Assets: Nonprofits often have limited resources and rely heavily on donations and grants. Develop Policies and Procedures: Create written policies and procedures that address identified risks and outline control activities.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

Now comes the most rewardingand hardestpart of your grant cycle. The type of grant reviews your funding organization uses will depend on the number of applications you receive, your technology, and the goals of your grant program. Great submissions. Reviewing the applications and selecting the organizations to fund.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2025

Foundations award billions of dollars in grants across the United States each year. Now, with Candid’s two new dashboards— Grant recipients by state and Foundations by state —on Tableau Public , you can explore both questions for yourself. One question we often hear is: Where does all that funding come from, and where does it go?

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 3, 2025

Read on to learn about how to secure funding for your cause and find the perfect grant writer to help you do it. Are 501(c)(4) Organizations Eligible for Grants? There are grants listed for 501(c)(4) organizations on GrantWatch. Securing funding for your cause requires time, strategy, and a strong grant proposal.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling. Review Your Grant Strategy Remember, the role of foundations is to move money, Kristina said.

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The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

Category: Government Funding Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Political changes can lead to changes in laws, policies, and rules. In the first few months of 2025, many federal grants and contracts have been terminated. There continues to be uncertainty about the future of many federal grant programs.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. Because of this, GrantWatch provides lists of grants for essential operational support and others. The same holds true for some small businesses.)

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

9495, putting the bill through “regular order” by being granted a Rule from the House Rules Committee, which the bill will definitely get at today’s Rules Committee meeting, according to Mark Micali, vice president of Government Affairs at The Nonprofit Alliance in Washington, D.C. House Rules Committee will consider H.R

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Candid

JUNE 11, 2025

An analysis by Candid found that over 14,000 nonprofits would deplete their reserves within three months without government grants, putting an estimated 2.8 We need specialists who deeply understand housing policy, food insecurity, or mental health access. million jobs at risk and impacting nearly every U.S.

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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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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Grant funding plays a big part in water conservation and quality efforts! There are also close to 1,600 grants its Environment and Conservation grants listing category. Water Quality and Conservation Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Competitions, and Fellowships 1. Did you know? these issues are top of many folks minds.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

How to Protect Your Donor Data DoJiggy’s Privacy Policy DoJiggy Never Shares Your Supporter Data Conclusions on Donor Privacy Concerns What Is Donor Data? Donor data privacy refers to the practices and policies that ensure the protection of personal and financial information collected from donors. What We’ll Learn What Is Donor Data?

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2025

government cuts longstanding programs and grant funding. nonprofits receive government grants , and for more than 35,000 of them, those grants make up over half of their total revenue. While the long-term policy outlook remains uncertain, one thing is clear: Nonprofits need support now.

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GrantNews

MAY 16, 2025

Grants provide the resources needed to launch and sustain meaningful conservation projects, from habitat preservation to ecosystem recovery and wildlife protection. GrantWatch connects organizations with Pets and Animal Wildlife grants, supporting both regional and national efforts. However, these efforts require funding.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 19, 2023

By Tom Perriello and Karundi Williams Getty Images The Michigan State Capitol, where for the first time in nearly 40 years Democrats are in control of the senate and house. This month, a new crop of young elected leaders is stepping into power in state houses and city council chambers nationwide.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

. – professional.dce.harvard.edu The dedicated team at GrantWatch has provided the list of currently available grants below. Each grant is an opportunity for professional development. Additionally, GrantWatch has close to 4,000 grants in its Community Services grant listing category.

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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. Do You Have Strong Support from the Grants Team?

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