How to write the sustainability section of a grant proposal
One of the most neglected aspects of any grant proposal — federal, state, or foundation — is the sustainability section. Funders often ask how...
Understanding the lingo when it comes to nonprofit finances
The best way to understand how a foundation awards a grant is to look at that grant money as an investment. The foundation...
Lay the groundwork before you apply for a federal grant
If your nonprofit is even thinking of writing a federal grant proposal, it's important you take a step back and make sure you...
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...
Federal grant writing tip: Review the review criteria
If you've ever sat down to read a federal funding announcement or RFP (request for proposals), you've likely had to pry your eyelids...
Become a grant reviewer — and improve your grant writing skills in the process
Sometimes grant writers are so consumed by their work, so close to their subject matter, that they stop looking at it critically. It's...
Back up your program’s approach with strong evidence
We've talked a lot about using evidence to establish the need or the problem your nonprofit is working to solve. It's tantamount to...