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- What's a Grant Proposal? Learn About the Three Types of Proposals
We talk about grant proposals all the time, but there is more than one kind of proposal. In Winning Grants Step by Step, authors Carlson and O'Neal-McElrath distinguish between three kinds of proposals... - Is Applying for a Government Grant Different Than for a Foundation Grant?
Yes, it is. From where you find announcements of government grants to how you write the grant, government grants are different in many respects... - Can We Use a Fiscal Sponsor to Get Grants?
Yes, fiscal sponsorship does work for grants. You would use a fiscal sponsor if your organization does not yet have... - How Does the 990-PF of a Foundation Help Me Find Grants?
The 990-PF is the information return U.S. private foundations must file with the Internal Revenue Service each year. It is a public document and provides fiscal information, names of trustees and officers, application information, and a complete grants list. It is easy these days to look at the 990-PF on the Internet... - What is a Logic Model?
A "logic model" is used by grant writers to paint a picture of how an organization's proposed program will work. Many funders want grants to have a... - Where Can I Find Samples of Grant Proposals?
The most comprehensive collection of grant samples is the Foundation Center's Guide to Winning Proposals. It has 20 grant proposals that... - Should We Hire a Professional Grant Writer?
Researching and writing grants is time consuming and requires specialized and finely honed research and writing skills. Experience with grants... - Should We Sign a Contract With Our Grant Writer? What Should Be in the Contract?
To avoid disappointment and a futile waste of time and money, you should indeed sign a contract with a professional grant writer. Here is what to include... - What does it mean when a foundation makes a grant 'conditional'?
Occasionally, a foundation will be happy with your grant proposal, but accept it with a contingency. Often that contingency is that your nonprofit raise a certain amount of money... - What If Our Grant Is Rejected?
One of my favorite grant writers, Pamela Grow, says that when you get a rejection letter from a foundation, you must not just curl up and suck your thumb. This is an opportunity... - Should We Use Quantitative or Qualitative Research for Our Grant Proposal?
Research methods are used by nonprofits in marketing, program research, and evaluation. Research methodology is usually grouped into... - We Need a Grant Within a Year. Is that Long Enough to Get One?
When beginning a grants program, it may seem to take forever to secure that first grant, but once your program is part... - How Long Do We Have to Wait to Hear About Our Grant Application?
The waiting to find out if your grant proposal was accepted or rejected can be very hard. You could receive a letter saying... - How Do I Request Money From a Corporate Foundation?
Generally, to request funds from a corporate foundation, it is wise to be brief. In the...
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