How to write grants for small nonprofits
Finances are always tight in the nonprofit sector; if you run a small nonprofit, you’re likely dealing with even more financial restrictions. Even...
What is a good grant writing success rate?
Nonprofits and other grant applicants often wonder, "What is a good grant writing success rate?" They're often surprised to learn that on average,...
What is a freelance grant writer’s hourly rate?
A freelance grant writer's hourly rate depends on several factors. The market the grant writer lives in will help determine their rate. If...
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...
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 —...
The 5 basic steps of the grant writing process
Many new nonprofits (and established nonprofits that have never written grants) are confused about what is involved in grant writing — what the...
Learn about cost estimates to write a grant
How much does grant writing cost? What is a grant writer's fee structure? What's a grant writer's hourly rate? Can I get cost...
Why was my grant request denied?
One of the most common questions people ask us is, 'Why was my grant request denied?' And the answer is that there can...
What to include in a letter of support for a grant application
Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there's a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project....
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 give food for an...