Insider Tips for Municipalities Applying for Grant Funding
Local government entities should always have an eye on the federal grant cycle. Federal grants are an excellent vehicle for cities, towns, tribes, and other local government entities to bridge funding gaps and get innovative programs off the ground and completed.What...
Getting Started? Consider a Grant Writing Boot Camp!
The list of continuing ed and online training courses for grant writing grows longer every day. While these are good starting points, the best way to learn this intense new skillset is through immersion. If you’re looking to dive right in, get started with a boot...
Resume Writing For Grant Applications
Grant applications typically include resumes of key personnel who will be responsible for carrying out the project and managing the grant. These resumes need to be concise, and highlight work experience, education, and leadership in areas directly relating to the...
Grant Application Procrastination Prevention 101
The nature of this work is extremely time sensitive with lots of moving parts. That means many of the tasks are daunting, and procrastination can cause your team to miss out on money. This is why it is essential to have procrastination-busting practices in place....
The Importance of Evidence-Based Practices
The Importance of Evidence-Based Practices When writing a grant application, you always want to highlight any evidence-based practices to be implemented in the program for which you are seeking funding, even if the grant does not specifically ask about evidence-based...
Grant Finding Hack: See Who is Funding Who
Grant applications typically include resumes of key personnel who will be responsible for carrying out the project and managing the grant. These resumes need to be concise, and highlight work experience, education, and leadership in areas directly relating to the...
Who Is Eligible For A Government Grant?
Who is eligible for a government grant? We have all seen them; late night infomercials, websites, and reference guides, advertising "millions in free money" Don't believe the hype! Although there are many grants on Grants.gov, few of them are available to individuals...
Foundation Grants: Is It A Fit?
Foundation Grants: Is it a fit? The most important part of approaching a foundation for grant funding is that your organization and your project is in alignment with the foundation’s mission and current priorities. For example, if they are funding healthcare equity...
What Is An Indirect Cost?
What is an Indirect Cost? When determining your project’s budget for the grant proposal, you will likely see the term “Indirect Costs” in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. In most grants, indirect costs are allowable costs. This is often negotiated through an...
What belongs in an introductory letter?
What Belongs in an Introductory Letter? Grantmaking foundations will often require grant seekers to submit an introductory letter before accepting their grant application. This is a great relationship-building opportunity for grantseekers and a low-impact way to...