Federal grant writing tip: Review the review criteria
If you've ever sat down to read a federal funding announcement or RFP (request for proposals), you've likely had to pry your eyelids...
Target local foundations with your grant writing
As nonprofits continue to proliferate and competition for limited grant money runs high, consider staying with local foundations. Applying for grants from local...
Should you try grant editing services?
Organizations occasionally prefer to write grants in house rather than hire a professional grant writer. But sometimes it can also help to have...
How to prepare for a successful foundation site visit
Foundations and other funders may request a site visit before they approve funding for a grant. This is often a typical part of...
Including key staff in a grant proposal
It's important to include a thorough description of key staff in a grant proposal. This includes a thorough description of the staff managing...
Federal government grant mistakes to avoid
Writing a federal grant proposal is a huge undertaking. In fact, simply reading and digesting the proposal requirements can be a full-time job...
Cost estimates to write a grant
It can be helpful to understand cost estimates to write a grant. Organizations need this important information to figure out if hiring an...
Grant writing advice for first time grant seekers
Nonprofits seeking their first grant should heed some grant writing advice to ensure their efforts are successful, beyond just writing a strong grant...
Strengthen the need statement of your federal grant proposal
The need statement is one of the most important parts of your federal grant proposal. This is the where you will make the...
Get corporate grants by starting with employee matching gifts
The world of corporate grants is all too often complicated and difficult to decipher. Companies like WalMart, Amgen, and Bank of America, for...