7 elements of a winning grant application
Grant funding can make or break a nonprofit project. To stand out, your application must include seven key elements: a clearly defined project,...
Foundation grant writing tips
How to find foundation funders who share your vision
To find foundation funders who truly align with your nonprofit’s mission, start by clearly defining your purpose, researching foundations with similar values, and...
How to stand out and win over big funders
Grant funding is wildly competitive, but you can stand out by aligning with funders’ priorities, proving your impact, and building relationships before you...
How to successfully apply for corporate grants
Corporations are often thought of as potential in-kind donors for nonprofits. For example, grocery stores may be willing to donate food for an...
Proving your nonprofit’s qualifications in a grant
If you think about a grant as an investment by a foundation or government body, it's easy to understand why that entity would...
What to include in a letter of support for a grant
Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there's a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project....
What is an RFP in grant writing?
RFP is one of the most common grant writing acronyms. What is an RFP in grant writing? It stands for "request for proposal."...
How to write an LOI that opens doors
LOIs, or letters of inquiry, are an important first step in the grant writing process. Often, funders ask to see this short, pre-proposal...
How much does grant writing cost?
How much does grant writing cost? What are grant writer fees like? What's a grant writer's hourly rate? Can I get cost estimates...
Get organized before you apply for a federal grant
If your nonprofit is even thinking of writing a federal grant, it's important you take a step back and make sure you have...
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