Ready to dive into the world of grant writing? Grab your coffee (or preferred beverage), and let’s turn this seemingly daunting task into something a bit more digestible. Think of grant writing as cooking a gourmet meal – you need the right ingredients, proper timing, and a dash of flair to make it memorable. Read […]
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Five Ways to Fail a Grant
Ignoring the funder’s mission and goals: Applicants should make sure that their proposed project aligns with the mission and goals of the funding organization. Failure to do so will lead to rejection. Failing to follow the application guidelines: Many grant applications come with strict program guidelines, required document formats, multiple attachments, and word count limits […]
Are you Grant Ready? A Comprehensive Checklist for any Grant.
Make a project management list and check it twice!! If you have all of the above information ready to go then you are in a great position to go after any grant your organization needs. It’s okay if you aren’t quite there yet or your organization is a brand new startup. We can help you […]
Grant Budget Basics:
The Not-So-Secret🤐 Guide to Grant Budgets: Let’s break down this money puzzle together, shall we? There is no “One Size Fits All Agencies” grant budget. First things first – you need to understand your program needs to find a grant that suits your organization. Some federal and private grants cover salary and equipment, but the […]