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Grant-Seeking Guides for Nonprofits
Practical guides to finding funders, checking fit, and preparing your application.
Free worksheet: Three matches. One decision.
Compare three prospects, verify the guidelines, and assign a next step. Use online or print. No account needed.
Open Grants This Week for Nonprofits
A concise list of current opportunities, independently checked against official funder sources.
AI Grant Writing: What It Can and Can't Do
Where AI can help with research and drafting, and what you need to check.
Can You Get Grants Without 501(c)(3) Status?
Fiscal sponsorship, eligibility, and other routes for projects without tax-exempt status.
How Much Does a Grant Writer Cost?
Compare hourly rates, project fees, and the work each covers.
How to Track Grant Applications
Choose useful fields, stages, deadlines, and a clear owner for each application.
How to Write a Grant Budget
Build the line items and narrative that explain your funding request.
Why Grant Proposals Get Rejected: What to Check
Check eligibility, fit, evidence, budget, and instructions before revising.
How to Find Grant Funders for Your Nonprofit
Find prospects and check their fit against your program, location, and budget.
How to Read a Foundation's Form 990-PF
Find reported grants, recipients, giving history, and application information in a 990-PF.
What Is a Letter of Inquiry (and How to Write One)
What to include in a first letter to a funder, with a simple structure.
Do Foundations Accept Unsolicited Proposals?
Check whether a funder accepts applications before preparing an approach.
How Small Nonprofits Can Win Foundation Grants
Focus your research and prepare a realistic request for a small nonprofit.
How to Find Grants for a New Nonprofit
Check readiness, eligibility, and early funding options for a new organization.
Private Foundations, Community Foundations & Public Charities
Understand the funder types and how their funding processes differ.
How to Research a Foundation Before You Apply
Check current guidelines, past grants, service areas, and application rules.
How to Write a Grant Proposal: A Practical Guide
Plan a proposal around the need, program, evidence, budget, and funder instructions.
Federal Grants vs Foundation Grants: Which Should You Pursue?
Compare eligibility, award size, application work, and reporting requirements.
How to Build a Grant Funding Pipeline
Organize prospects and keep the next step clear from research to decision.
9 Common Grant Application Mistakes to Avoid
Check common problems with eligibility, instructions, evidence, and budgets.
General Operating Support vs Project Grants
Choose a request that fits your funding need and the funder's rules.
How to Find Local & Community Foundation Grants
Find community foundations, local giving programs, and regional prospects.
Understanding Grant Cycles and Deadlines
Plan around application windows, review periods, and decision dates.
What Funders Look For in a Grantee
Explain the need, your plan, and the evidence that supports your request.
How to Approach a Funder for the First Time
Check contact rules and prepare a concise first inquiry.
Grant Writing for Beginners: Where to Start
Learn the steps from checking readiness to submitting an application.
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