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...
Nonprofits
How to work with a contract grant writer
As professional grant writers, we've been asked to do everything under the sun when preparing a grant; some things are reasonable, and others...
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...
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...
Reading the clues in a foundation’s Form 990
. A great way to determine a foundation's giving practices is to look through their Form 990. With regard to private foundations, this...
How do I find grants from corporations?
How do I find grants from corporations? A great question came to us via Twitter from @PNOLA: @ProGrantWriter How do you find out about...
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...
What to include in a federal grant MOU
Some federal grants will ask you for MOUs — memoranda of understanding. With the dizzying requirements for these hefty grants, this breakdown will help...
Communication is key to successful grant writing
Discussions around grant readiness often involve nuts and bolts elements of grant writing: budgets, 501(c)3 letters, program details, past accomplishments. We talk about...
Four questions to ask after a grant rejection
Receiving a denial of your grant request from a foundation is extremely frustrating. All those hours of hard work, of agonizing about the...