How small nonprofits can compete for big grants
Compared to their household name counterparts, small nonprofits frequently face tight budgets, lean staffing, and limited visibility. With fewer development resources, they often...
Government grants
Proving your nonprofit’s qualifications in a grant
If you think about a grant as an investment by a foundation or government body, it's easy to understand why that entity would...
What to include in a letter of support for a grant
Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there's a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project....
The top qualities of a good grant writer
Much of this blog is dedicated to the qualities of a competitive grant application. And while applicant organizations bear a lot of responsibility...
Is your nonprofit 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...
Get organized before you apply for a federal grant
If your nonprofit is even thinking of writing a federal grant, it's important you take a step back and make sure you have...
Direct versus indirect costs in a nonprofit budget
The budget is often one of the most difficult parts of a grant application. One common point of confusion surrounds direct versus indirect...
How to register for a federal grant with Grants.gov
The process of applying for a federal grant is never quick or simple. The initial process of just registering for a federal grant...
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...
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...
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