Question: What is one of the key misconceptions about grant writing, especially in the early stages of pursuing funds? Answer: Because grants are funds that do not need to be repaid, being awarded a grant is just a matter of applying. Reality: There is no correlation between the fact that grants do not need to…
A Strategy for Community-Based Organizations: Maximizing Mission Impact Through Strategic Grant Planning According to Indiana University, foundations gave a combined $103 billion in 2024. The figure does not include individual charitable giving or state, municipal, or federal funding sources. Grant funding for organizations doing high-quality work is plentiful, and strong community-based organizations have many opportunities….
Qualified organizations doing great work need grant writers for a variety of reasons. The reasons include: There is no wrong reason or time to hire a grant writer. A good grant writer can act as a coach, and help refine your organizational approaches and strategy with objective eyes. A grant writer can also make…
Avoid common mistakes on your next funding application! A grant application takes a significant amount of time and attention. On average, a state or federal grant can take 120 hours of work. This is weeks of your team’s time! If you are going to spend time or hire a consultant to write an application, it…