Getting started with nonprofit grant writing
New nonprofits are often eager to start grant writing. Grants are often seen as free, easy money, given the abundance of foundations and...
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...
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...
What are outcomes versus outputs in grant writing?
Grant writing can involve a frustrating set of jargon — terms like goals, objectives, outcomes, outputs, and a great many more. Even if...
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...
Grant writing success takes consistent, diligent efforts
Many nonprofits are excited to get started with grant writing. They're working under the assumption that as soon as they get out the...
Why new nonprofits should not rush into grant writing
New nonprofits are often eager to get started with grant writing. After all, grants are a common funding stream for nonprofits. They're also...
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...
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...