Does the Project Fit the Grant?

Does the Project Fit the Grant?

by | Oct 3, 2022 |

You’ve done your grant prospecting and found a grant and grant maker that seem to align with your project and organization.  This does not mean your work in this area is over. The grant application must clearly show that the project fits the goals and objectives...

Can You Get a Government Grant?

Can You Get a Government Grant?

by | Sep 21, 2022 |

Grants.gov is an amazing resource for grant seekers…who qualify for federal or other government grants.  When using the Grants.gov search engine, set the parameters to show only grants that your organization or entity qualifies for. Government grants primarily fund...

Checklist: Should we apply for this grant?

Checklist: Should we apply for this grant?

by | Aug 26, 2022 |

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. When you...

How to Make the Most of Matching Grants

How to Make the Most of Matching Grants

by | Aug 26, 2022 |

When looking over NOFOs, one big question is: Does this grant require a match?   Let’s take this apart.  When a grant has a matching requirement, that means in addition to grant funding, your municipality, organization, or partners need to contribute the required...