Grant searching and grant writing are time-consuming, labor-intensive processes.  Have you ever just finished one grant, are partway through two others, and the perfect funding opportunity lands in your lap and all you have to do is apply for it?  Does it sound...

Hey there, grant enthusiasts! Today, let's tackle a topic that's essential yet often seen as a chore: grant reporting. While reporting requirements are crucial for building trust and maintaining transparency, they don't have to be a drag. Let's explore how we can...

It may seem counterintuitive, but in-kind items contributed to the project must be included in the budget proposal section of the grant application. A big bonus for listing in-kind items is that you can show your funder that your organization has sought out creative means to achieve your goals, and that you have already forged partnerships and garnered community support for your project.

The budget proposal is the backbone for the grant itself. In many ways, this section is your test run to prove to the funder that you can properly manage money.

Once you get the grant search ball rolling, the question becomes, should we apply for this grant? Grant writing is a time-consuming, labor-intensive process, and grant seekers realize in short order that not every grant is worth the effort of application.

The needs assessment is towards the top of the most important sections of your grant application. This is where you show your potential funder how their grant will tangibly help the population you serve. This is where you show them the difference their contribution will make. The needs assessment must be compelling for the rest of the grant to move the funder.

We’re going all the way back to the basics to talk about how to develop an idea into a project suited for a grant proposal.