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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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. Consider exploring corporate sponsorships, individual donors, and private foundations in addition to government grants.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2025

nonprofits report receiving government grants. Some nonprofits anticipating reimbursement from such grants may have already spent funds from this years budget. Seeking foundation grants require a different approach from applying for government grants: one that is grounded in relationship building and trust.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Renewal anxiety is no jokeand for experienced grant writers, it can feel like a thundercloud hanging over every funding cycle. Heres how smart, seasoned grant writers stay ahead of the fear, keep major funders in the fold, and sleep a little better at night. Dont just send a grant report once a year and call it good.

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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.

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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.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

Ever feel like philanthropy is entering a new era, but your grant writing process is stuck in 2005? And while many nonprofits cling to outdated, compliance-focused grant practices, there’s a better way, especially when you equip your strategy with tools built for this moment. The question is: Are your grant strategies keeping up?

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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. What Influences the Time Spent on Grant Writing?

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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. So train like an athlete.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 17, 2025

Your Next Grant Starts with the Right Preparation Crafting a winning grant proposal takes effort, planning, and the right support. Our professional grant writers provide the tools and confidence you need to successfully pursue funding opportunities that support your nonprofit mission.

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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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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.

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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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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

Web searches are powerful tools, and we should never take for granted the privilege of living in a time in which the breadth of human history and knowledge is freely available through our computer, tablet, or phones. What I dont do, though, is rely on Google to find the best grant opportunities for my clients, and neither should you.

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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. AI does the typing.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Earn a stamp of approval on your grant application. If your grant proposal was rejected, don’t be discouraged! Grant writing involves a huge learning curve. GrantWatch offers valuable resources, expert tools, and insights to help you navigate the grant-seeking process with confidence. The good news?

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GrantNews

JULY 14, 2025

If you’re a small business owner looking for funding, understanding how grant cycles work is crucial to increasing your chances of success. Unlike loans or investments, grants are limited-time opportunities that come and go based on specific funding cycles set by governments, foundations, and corporations. Check them out below!

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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 We Have Shovel-Ready Projects?

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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.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

2025 grant trends are doing the most , to say the least. With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. 5 Key Nonprofit Grant Trends Reshaping 2025 1. We’ve got you covered.

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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. With a clear strategy and a few innovative systems, even the smallest teams can write competitive, compelling grant proposals.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Grant Writing Consultants Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Impact Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Alex Dunn, CFRE , is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding. Let’s talk!

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Now, imagine submitting a grant application in January and receiving the award notice in June. Much like athletes, grant professionals must prepare well in advance to perform at their best. Often, the finance department handles the process, leaving grant managers unaware until after the fact.

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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.

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GrantNews

JULY 7, 2025

Finding funding can be a challenge for nonprofits, but rolling deadline grants (also known as ongoing grants ) offer a flexible solution. Unlike traditional grants with fixed deadlines, rolling deadline grants accept applications year-round until funds are exhausted. Youth Development Program Grant U.S.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 2, 2025

But when it comes to grant writing, your budget isn’t just an attachment or requirement to fulfill. Grant budgets are a crucial part of the story you’re telling funders. For better or worse, your budget can make or break your chances of funding, despite the quality of the grant narrative itself. Who will implement the work?

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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. Many non-profit organizations rely on grant money to support their projects, outreach, and overall mission.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed juggling grant deadlines, endless document requests, and repetitive tasks, you’re not alone. Nonprofit grantseeking, especially for grassroots teams or solo grant writers, often feels like an infinite cycle of scrambling and stress. The best part?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

We’re officially halfway through 2025, and your nonprofit grant strategy deserves a strategic boost if you want to finish the year on a high note. This mid-year check-in is your opportunity to: Strengthen your nonprofit grant strategy by zeroing in on grants with the highest alignment and funding potential.

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Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

Let’s be honest: Not all grants are a good fit for your nonprofit. It can be easy to get caught up in writing a winning grant proposal without being picky about your applications. You start throwing proposals at the wall just to see what sticks, but you haven’t considered whether each grant is really worth pursuing.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Professionals with 10+ successful grants start at $75 and can ask up to $125.

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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 or individuals seeking grant funding should clearly understand how grants function and the requirements they entail.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Candid has a wealth of data and insights on decades worth of foundation grants. Every day, nonprofit fundraisers use our in-depth data to identify prospective funders to approach and requests for proposals (RFPs) to apply for. Meanwhile, Candid is investing significant data processing and computing resources to build these resources.

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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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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 5, 2025

Want to make your grant proposal POP? With millions of dollars in grant funding available each year, why do so many nonprofits still get turned down? The answer often lies in the proposal. A standout grant proposal isnt just well-written; its strategically crafted to connect, convince, and compel funders to say yes.

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Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Understanding Grants for Seniors Senior grants play a crucial role in providing financial assistance to organizations and agencies working towards improving the lives of senior citizens. Importance of Financial Assistance for Seniors Grants for seniors programs are essential in ensuring the well-being and fulfillment of older adults.

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