Dear Funder: Let’s Talk Impact
Hello Fundable Friends, As grant professionals, we know data and budgets are crucial, but what truly captures a funder’s heart is the story behind the numbers. This month, we’re diving into the art of writing compelling impact stories that make your grant applications...
Anatomy of a Federal Proposal
Crafting a federal grant proposal takes time, thought, and information. You should plan three months of runway to get it done and allocate 100-200 hours of your time. To complete every aspect of the proposal, it’s best to build a realistic timeline for you and your...
Your Grant Calendar Isn’t a Strategy (and Here’s What Is)
Hey Fundable Friends, By now, you’ve mastered decoding funder priorities, crafting winning proposals, and managing your grant calendar like a pro. But here’s the truth: grants are not just about paperwork, they’re about people. Behind every funding decision is a...
Budget Like a Boss
Hello again, Fundable Friends! You’ve learned to decode funder language, craft compelling proposals, and now it’s time to get organized, because the best grant strategy can still fall short without strong calendar management. Grant deadlines, reporting dates, and...
Three Steps to Understanding and Building Better Grant Budgets
When you hear the word grant application, what is the first thought that comes to your mind? Term papers from your school days? Writing and more writing? A series of endless questions organizations must answer? Those are normal responses. Most individuals who are new...
Proposal Playbook: From Outline to Submission
Hello, Fundable Friends! In the last two issues, we cracked the code on funder language and priorities. Now it’s time to turn that intel into action...by crafting proposals that get noticed, read thoroughly, and ultimately, funded. Whether you’re a first-time writer...
The Funder Files: Reading Between the Lines
Welcome back, strategist. This month, we’re popping open the Funder Files to explore one of the most overlooked yet critical skills in grant seeking: How to interpret what a funder really wants—even when they don’t say it outright. Funder guidelines and RFPs are full...
Mission: Fundable
Hey there, Changemaker! Welcome to Mission: Fundable — your monthly intel drop from Boyd Grants where we break down what really makes grant funding work. This isn’t your average grant newsletter. No endless deadline lists, no copy-paste jargon. Just real strategies to...
Grant Writing Mastery: Advanced Tips for the 10+ Year Professional
For those who have been in the grant writing game for over a decade, it’s safe to say that you’ve already mastered the basics. You’ve honed your skills, built relationships with funders, and navigated the ups and downs of the grant landscape. But even for seasoned...
Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Grant Proposal
Writing a successful grant proposal takes more than just filling in a few blanks and hoping for the best. It’s a structured process that involves careful planning, clear communication, and strategic thinking. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain to give you a...