Grants for women-owned businesses in 2026: Where to find them and how to win
Women own 42 percent of all businesses in the United States. Yet research consistently shows that women-owned businesses receive a fraction of available...
Manufacturing grants in 2026: What the SBA’s new $50 million program means for small manufacturers
Small manufacturers make up 98 percent of all U.S. manufacturers. They employ millions of Americans and sit at the foundation of domestic supply...
How to manage multiple active grants at once: When organizations need professional grant management support
Most organizations aren't prepared for what happens after the grants start coming in. Multiple active funding streams mean multiple reporting deadlines, compliance requirements,...
How a grant prospect research service saves organizations from wasting thousands on the wrong funders
Grant rejection hurts most when it was avoidable. Many nonprofits spend weeks writing a proposal — pulling staff off core work, gathering data,...
Grant writing for schools and educational institutions: What funders want to see
Schools and educational institutions across the United States have access to a substantial pool of grant funding from federal agencies, private foundations, state...
When funders say no: What the rejection letter tells you (and what it doesn’t)
Grant rejection is one of the most common experiences in the funding world. The industry average acceptance rate sits at roughly one in...
How the federal funding pullback is reshaping private foundation grants in 2026
There's been a fundamental shift in the grant funding landscape across the United States. The federal government, long considered the most reliable source...
In-house vs outsourced grant writing: What works better?
Should your nonprofit hire an in-house grant writer or outsource to a consultant? For grant-seeking organizations across the United States, that's the decision...
The future of grant writing: Trends nonprofits need to know
Quick answer The future of grant writing for nonprofits is being shaped by four major forces: AI-assisted research and drafting, funder demand for measurable...
When to reapply after a rejection: A grant writer’s decision framework
Rejection is a common part of the grant writing process. Even strong proposals may not receive funding, often due to limited resources or...