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...

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...

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 or...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Grant writing can be a challenging and rewarding journey, and like many grant professionals, I’ve had my fair share of lessons learned the hard way. If I could go back and give myself one piece of advice early on in my career, it would be this: Always read the grant...

Grant writing can feel like a complex journey, full of challenges, deadlines, and high stakes. But with the right tools, you can navigate the process with confidence and increase your chances of success. Think of these tools as your "Grant Writing Survival Kit"—each...

There’s a common misconception in the world of nonprofits and organizations seeking funding: grants are “free money.” It’s an idea that many newcomers to grant writing cling to, but the reality is far more complex. While it’s true that grants don’t need to be paid...