Don’t Let Funding FOMO Sink Your Grant Application

Don’t Let Funding FOMO Sink Your Grant Application

It’s hard to resist a funding opportunity.  However, fear of missing out on a grant opportunity that presents itself before your business, organization, or client has a well thought out plan to propose funding for has the potential to sabotage the grant application...
What is Reconnaissance Reading?

What is Reconnaissance Reading?

After days and days of reading, research, and data gathering, have you ever sat down to write but nothing comes out?  It can be hard to fully form ideas on the spot, even when you have been immersed in the material.  That’s where reconnaissance reading comes in. Go...
Tips For Maintaining An Effective Grant Calendar

Tips For Maintaining An Effective Grant Calendar

The best way to stay on top of the grant cycle and to ensure you don’t miss a funding opportunity is to maintain an effective grant calendar.  Here are some tips for optimization: Find the right software. At Boyd Grants, we love using Asana to do this because it...
MOU’s Matter!

MOU’s Matter!

When applying for federal grants, they will often ask for MOUs, or Memoranda of Understanding to show that project partners are indeed on board. While it may be tempting to treat MOUs as an afterthought, your grant maker WILL notice.Grant makers want to see that your...