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 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 much does grant writing cost?
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...
6 questions to ask a grant writer applicant
More nonprofits are open to the idea of hiring a freelance grant writer for their organization. Here's our list of questions to ask...
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...
One phone call can improve your foundation grant’s chances
The best way to get a foundation's attention and increase your grant application's chances of succeeding is to simply pick up the phone...
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,...
Finding credible sources for a grant’s need statement
Every grant has a need statement — and every winning grant has a great need statement. This part of the grant proposal is...
Is it too soon to start grant writing?
We received this question on Twitter a while back regarding when to start writing grants, and wanted to post our comments here and...
How to write the sustainability section of a grant
One of the most neglected aspects of any grant proposal — federal, state, or foundation — is the sustainability section. Funders often ask how...