Resume tips for grant applications
Grant makers want to know the key personnel who will be carrying out the project they are funding. They want to know they are giving money to competent people who will not mismanage funds and complete the project as intended.
Set Your Organization Apart from the Rest
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...
Strategies for Preventing Staffing Problems Mid-Grant
One of the biggest grant management challenges facing awardees comes when staffing changeover occurs mid-grant. Every position fills a vital role and holds an integral piece to the puzzle. When working under a grant, compliance is high-stakes and the...
Things to Keep in Mind when Seeking Funding for Partnered Projects
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...
Tips for finding and getting foundation grants
If you are looking for grant funding on behalf of an established 501(c)(3) organization, foundation grants are a great place to look. There are two types of foundations that make grants: Private Foundations. These entities face an annual payout requirement...
What is a Benefit-Cost Analysis?
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...
What’s in a grant proposal?
Pro tip: before you do anything else to write your grant proposal, start with an outline. That way, all of your research and the information you collect has a home in your final grant proposal.
What is the deal with jargon?
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.
Writing Tip: Guidelines, Guidelines, Guidelines!
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...
How to Make the Most of a “Failed” Grant Application
How to make a rejected proposal more competitive!