General operating expenses and the truth about nonprofit overhead
Overhead, referring to nonprofit overhead expenses, (also known as administrative costs or general operating expenses) is a common buzzword in grant writing —...
How grant writing works
Grant writing can be a confusing endeavor, especially for new nonprofits, or even established nonprofits that have simply never gone through the grant...
Is your nonprofit truly ready to apply for a federal grant?
Our team of professional grant writers talks a lot about nonprofit grant readiness. We are constantly assessing our clients to make sure they're...
Five tips for federal grant writing success
Writing a federal government grant can be a huge project, one that often involves a team of people working closely together under great...
How to register for a federal grant with Grants.gov
The process of applying for a federal grant is never quick or simple, and the initial registration process can complicate things for first-time...
Strengthening your federal grant proposal’s need statement
The need statement is one of the most important parts of your federal grant proposal. This is the where you will make the...
Common federal government grant proposal mistakes to avoid
Writing a federal grant proposal is a huge undertaking. In fact, simply reading and digesting the proposal requirements can be a full-time job...
Including key staff in your federal or foundation proposal
It's important to include in your grant application a thorough description of the staff managing the program and overseeing the grant award. That...
Targeting local foundations with your nonprofit’s grant writing
Lately the word "local" is on everyone's lips. Local food movements inspire locavores to eat produce and meat from local producers. Local small...
How to define direct and indirect costs in your nonprofit’s grant budget
The budget is often one of the most difficult parts of a grant application. Sure, sometimes they're as simple as listing a handful...