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Grant Writing FAQs

find answers to your most pressing questions about writing a grant proposal.
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.
We Need a Grant Within a Year. Is that Long Enough to Get One?
Grants are not a quick funding solution. Funders take quite a long time to make decisions about sizable grants
Can We Use a Fiscal Sponsor to Get Grants?
Yes, fiscal sponsorship does work for grants.
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.
Research Methods: Quantitative or Qualitative?
Research methods are used by nonprofits in marketing, program research, and evaluation. Research methodology is usually grouped into 1)quantitative, and 2)qualitative methods.
Where Can I Find Samples of Grant Proposals?
We have samples of some sections of grant proposals scattered throughout our articles, but here are some other sources.
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.
Is applying for a government grant different than applying for a foundation gran
From where you find announcements of government grants to how you write the grant is different in many respects from dealing with grants from foundations.
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