Three things to know about federal government grants
Federal government grants are complex creatures that can take quiet a bit of expertise to understand. The applications are not for the faint...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Preparing your organization for state and local grants
Before you can even start writing a grant, you must consider whether your organization has all the pieces in place to compete with...
Proving your organization’s credibility in a grant proposal
If you think about a grant as an investment by a foundation or government body, it's easy to understand why that entity would...
Tips for saving space in your federal grant proposal
Federal grant applications can come with challenging page limits. Most people tend to type away, concerning themselves (rightly) with meeting the requirements before...