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.

Grants

GrantNews

JANUARY 6, 2025

The power of business grants presents real opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Many turn to grant funding to launch and expand their business ventures. GrantWatch , the leading grant database, is where many women entrepreneurs discover the best grant opportunities tailored to their needs.

Grants

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Grant writers, raise your hand if youve ever opened an old proposal and discovered that the current executive director left two years agoand your orgs mission statement has since gone through three rewrites and a rebrand. Keeping the organizational grant story updated can feel like trying to change a tire while the cars still moving.

Burnout

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Picture this: the grant deadline is in 48 hours. If you’ve been in the grant-writing game for more than five minutes, you already know the real bottleneck isnt your writing skills. Or convinced the grant wont be funded anyway, so why bother? Heres why: the people youre depending on dont need the grant to happen.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

JULY 8, 2025

We spoke with grant experts and funding advisors to uncover what they wish more applicants knew before applying. Nonprofits often face fierce competition when applying for grant funding. Writing a strong grant proposal is part art, part strategy – and knowing how to stand out can make all the difference.

Grants

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Lets face itbeing an experienced grant writer can feel like youre juggling flaming swords while walking a tightrope… in a windstorm… during tax season. Here are eight practical, sanity-saving strategies that seasoned grant pros are using to stay sharp, stay sane, and keep delivering resultswithout burning out. What worked?

Grants

Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

Are you ready to leverage grant funding opportunities? Grants are highly competitive. However, if you apply a mission-forward strategy to your grant research, you will secure viable funding. Above all, it is key to apply for grants frequently to secure funding. What is Grant Cycle Management?

Management

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. For some organizations, a well-timed grant can be the spark that ignites growth. The reality is that while grants are valuable, they aren’t guaranteed.

Funding

GrantNews

JULY 9, 2025

If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for funding to grow, expand, or sustain your business, July offers several exciting grant opportunities worth exploring. Grants provide valuable funding that doesn’t need to be repaid. July’s Top 7 Grants for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses 1.

Grants

GrantNews

JUNE 18, 2025

If so, these 7 new grant opportunities could give your small business the boost it needs. From funding for women CEOs and Black-owned businesses, to grants supporting community impact and operational expenses, there’s something here for entrepreneurs at every stage. Small Business Community Recognition Grant U.S.

Grants

GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

To assist the cause, GrantWatch lists grants for waste and recycling. A Definitive Guide Grant Research Strategies : How to Locate Funding Opportunities Did you know? Grant-seekers can gain a leg up on the competition by navigating nonprofit 990 reports. When we buy food or goods to sustain our livelihood waste is created.

Grants

Blackbaud

JANUARY 31, 2025

Options could be, This grant provides between $5,000 and $10,000 in funding. or I understand this grant program awards $5,000 to successful applicants. Your grant management system may also integrate with a data repository like GuideStar that will pull that information in based on the organizations information.

Applicant

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.

Funding

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things.

Finance

Fluxx

JANUARY 31, 2025

The differences between grant administration and grant management often confuse many grant-making organizations and grantees alike. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they represent different roles and responsibilities important to any successful grant-funded initiative.

Grant Management

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

When is the best time to apply for a grant? Is there a “season” for grants? The tricky thing with grant funding is that funders do not work on one universal timeline. The tricky thing with grant funding is that funders do not work on one universal timeline. Here’s what you need to know about when to seek grant funding.

Applicant

Fluxx

JULY 7, 2025

Explore real-world examples of grant programs, who offers them, who applies, and how tools like Fluxx streamline their management for nonprofit success.

Management

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. This article breaks the grant lifecycle into two main phases: the pre-award phase and the post-award phase. Ensure compliance. Optimize resource use.

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

Over the last 20+ years, I have been privileged to help hundreds of organizations receive significant grant funding. Many of these grant awards have been large federal grants that advanced an organization both in its mission and its overall capacity. Securing the grant itself is, of course, an achievement.

Award

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

Here are a few of his suggestions for tracking and managing your cash flow, along with strategies to help your nonprofit stay flexible during times of financial uncertainty. How to Manage Your Cash Flow Managing cash flow effectively requires the right tools and practices.

Management

Fluxx

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Grant application processes can be cumbersome for applicants and the organizations reviewing submissions alike. Application management, compliance, and effective communication could be very resource- and time-consuming.

Applicant

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Align yourself with your organization’s highest intentions, and ensure your grant writer knows how to tell a compelling story that connects the dots between your needs and the funder’s interests.

Grant Writing

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 Increased Use of Technology and Automation 4.1

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. This blog will explore key strategies and tips to enhance your grant writing skills, helping your organization to secure the funding it deserves. Each grants comes with its own set of criteria, expectations, and reporting requirements.

Grant Writing

Fluxx

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Managing grants represents an important responsibility that spans community services to infrastructure development. For seldom fully resourced local governments, the administration of grant applications, compliance, and even reporting is immensely burdensome.

Grant Management Software

Fluxx

JULY 21, 2025

Matching grants help nonprofits multiply donations and accelerate fundraising. Learn how matching grants work and how Fluxx can help manage them effectively.

Management

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

The grant deadline is in five days. Welcome to the high-stress world of tight review cycles, where rushed edits, overlapping feedback, and unclear responsibilities turn even the best grant writers into frazzled zombies. Smart grant writers work backward from the submission deadline and build in buffer time for every review round.

Insurance

Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In honour of Mardi Gras, we are sharing some upcoming grant opportunities focused on initiatives supporting the LGBTQIA+ communities. Pride Foundation Australia Small Grants Program Open all year round with particular cut off dates throughout the year for assessment purposes. Maximum grant value is $2,000. Find out more.

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The World of Grant Money for Artists Understanding the Importance of Grants Grant money serves as a vital resource for artists, providing financial assistance to pursue creative projects. Grants also promote artistic innovation and diversity by funding a variety of artistic expressions, from visual arts to performing arts.

Grants

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grant writers must stay current on nonprofit trends to ensure efficiency and relevancy in the profession. As expected, one notable nonprofit trend for 2025 is a shift in management practices due to new technology. For example, donor-centric management is a popular tool for nonprofits to create long-lasting relationships with donors.

Grants

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

And payroll and grant reporting are two areas of your financial processes where accuracy is non-negotiable. You want your staff paid fairly, and you want to maintain good relationships with your grant funders. But allocating your payroll and time to your grants can be a cumbersome, manual, and time-intensive process.

Grants

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. Above all, increase your real-world impact by implementing donor-centric management. First, use the SMART Grant Search filters to find grants.

Grants

Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

An efficient grant distribution process builds trust with your grantees and improves transparency across your organization. Here are five tips for streamlining how you get grant awards to your recipients. This is also where you can set up your grant distribution process for success.

Grants

Instrumentl

JULY 15, 2025

Discover the top 6 grant management best practices for nonprofits to secure funding, streamline processes, and boost sustainability with AI tools and expert tips.

Grant Management

GrantNews

MARCH 21, 2025

Securing the right grants can empower your organization to provide essential services and support to those who have selflessly served. Grant funding is available for a wide range of programs, including job training, education, housing assistance, and mental health services.

Grants

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.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether you’re a church launching a new outreach program, a nonprofit ministry expanding community health services, or a faith-centered school looking to improve educational access, grants can provide the financial boost you need. A wide range of grant opportunities are available specifically for faith-based entities.

Funding