Grant Tip Tuesday | Boyd Grants

Set Your Organization Apart from the Rest

by Allison Boyd | Feb 5, 2024 | grant basics, Grant Tip Tuesday, Uncategorized

Grant seekers have a much greater chance of receiving grants from foundations and other grant makers that they already have a relationship with. This is especially true for nonprofits seeking foundation grants, but also applies to all grant seekers. If...

Things to Keep in Mind when Seeking Funding for Partnered Projects

by Allison Boyd | Jan 26, 2024 | Articles and Messages, grant basics, Grant Tip Tuesday, Uncategorized

Many projects are collaborations across sectors and involve governmental entities, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations and even the private sector. However, only some of these entities are eligible for the grant funding needed to support collaborative...

What is a Benefit-Cost Analysis?

by Allison Boyd | Jan 11, 2024 | grant basics, Grant Tip Tuesday, Uncategorized

When applying for FEMA grants or other grants geared at disaster risk mitigation, you will likely be required to submit a Benefit-Cost Analysis, or BCA. According to FEMA, “The result is a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR). A project is considered cost-effective...

Writing Tip: Guidelines, Guidelines, Guidelines!

by Allison Boyd | Dec 12, 2023 | grant basics, Grant Tip Tuesday, Uncategorized

The best grant writing advice there is: ALWAYS follow the guidelines in the NOFO. The good news is that everything you need to know is right there. DO NOT ask for money for unallowable costs. They will not make an exception no matter how good your idea is, this will...