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...
by Allison Boyd | Dec 22, 2023 | grant basics, Uncategorized
When writing a grant application, it is important to keep in mind that your potential funder may not be well-versed in the language of your industry. On the flipside, if you contract writing grants, you may not be well-versed in their language. Many grant...
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...
by Allison Boyd | Nov 29, 2023 | Articles and Messages, grant basics, Uncategorized
If you learn from your mistakes, there really is no such thing as a failed grant application. Competitive grants are hard and learning how to make yours stand out takes many failures. Here’s why: each rejected grant is a laboratory. This is how you learn from your...
by Allison Boyd | Nov 29, 2023 | Grants Management, Uncategorized
Your organization was awarded the grant and the project is underway. Now what? Required reporting throughout the course of the grant ensure funds are being used in compliance with grant requirements and that the project is on track. There are...
by Allison Boyd | Nov 27, 2023 | Grants Management
#1 Assemble Key Organization Leadership members as an oversight team. This grants management oversight team should include the project manager, administrators over finance, operations, and human resources. They should discuss and be fully aware of the...
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