Federal Grant Writing Insights
Federal Grant Writing
A New Era of Federal Grants: Implications of the Uniform Grants Guidance Revisions
Federal grants are now more accessible than ever. Revised guidance reduces burdens on grant seekers and increases transparency with respect to more than $1.2 trillion in federal funding....
Federal Grant Writing
Should Your Nonprofit Pursue Another Government Grant?
Grants Plus has helped hundreds of nonprofits to secure over $150 million in government grant funding. We understand that pursuing a government grant requires an investment of resources, time, and effort. That's why our approach goes beyond just helping you...
Federal Grant Writing
How Nonprofits Can Manage Grant Strategy During A Government Shutdown
Grants Plus has partnered with nonprofits to navigate funding over the past four government shutdowns. With this experience, we have identified three common scenarios and outlined practical steps to help nonprofits adjust and continue serving the community when faced with...
Federal Grant Writing
Finding Emergency Grants During Crisis: Tips for New Grant Seekers
Adapted from an original article published by Grants Plus on Foundant Amidst an emergency like the COVID-19 crisis, we advise nonprofit organizations to contact their existing grant funders as soon as possible. But what if your organization does not have...
Federal Grant Writing
Guide to Emergency Federal Grants During Crisis: Updated February 2021
Over the past decade, nonprofit fundraising has been rapidly transformed by new ways to give. In particular, donor-advised funds have soared as a popular way for generous donors to support nonprofits of all sizes, creating an opportunity for nonprofits to...
Federal Grant Writing, Partner Plan
Breaking the news: Telling grant funders the executive director is leaving
We are in a season of change across the nonprofit landscape. Numerous reports and studies have predicted a sector-wide shift in leadership that is now actively unfolding. Nonprofit executives of the baby boomer generation are steadily retiring and a new...
Federal Grant Writing, Grant Writing Support
Expert Tips for Winning Your Next Federal Grant
Successfully competing for federal grants is about more than following the application instructions. The formal Request for Proposals (RFP) usually tells only part of the story. Savvy federal grant seekers know to seek out the broader context about a federal...
Federal Grant Writing, Grant Writing Support
Open the Door to “Invitation Only” Grant Funders
Is the door closed to a proposal? Don’t be discouraged! Build a strategy to open the door. When you throw a party, you don’t open it up to the public. Instead you invite those with whom you share a connection,...
Federal Grant Writing
How to Find Grant Opportunities Your Nonprofit Can Win
“There must be more grant funding out there for my organization!” It’s a frequent feeling among nonprofit leaders: the gnawing anxiety that they are missing out on grants. Fortunately, there’s a cure. Following is our prescription to ensure your grants...
Federal Grant Writing, Grant Prospect Research
Funder ROI: Sustainability After the Grant
Grant seekers often dread the sustainability section of a grant proposal that asks: “What is the plan to sustain the project or program after the grant?” It can be challenging enough to shape the immediate plans and needs for the...
Federal Grant Writing, Grant Writing Support
Tips for Finding Grant Makers Most Likely to Fund Your Nonprofit
You just know it: there is grant funding out there for your nonprofit. The question is how to find it? The answer is by taking a strategic approach to identifying grant opportunities. We offer you these tips to efficiently and...
Federal Grant Writing, Grant Writing Support, Partner Plan
Five Reasons to Wait on Hiring a Grant Writer
This post by Grants Plus appeared on the Foundation Center’s Grantspace blog. I recently got a call from a board member of an organization with one paid staff person, less than a $200,000 operating budget, and no history of winning grants. This...