Grant Articles & News

If you don’t know her at this point, you’ve probably heard her on one of our many webinars breaking down the ins and outs of government grants. 

Having a clear description of the methods that will be used to accomplish your project objectives will make a strong application even more competitive.

To celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to round up some of the most important funding sources for Black entrepreneurs, businesses, historical sites, and communities.

As a law enforcement professional who may be new to grant seeking, you may find yourself bombarded by a seemingly endless assortment of law enforcement grants.

Beginning on April 27, 2018, ALL entities renewing or updating their registration at www.SAM.gov will be required to submit an original, signed notarized letter confirming the authorized Entity Administrator associated with the DUNS number before the registration is activated.

Public vs. private funding, which shall it be? Government grants offer the biggest jackpots, but are labor-intensive. Foundation grants offer smaller rewards, but are less time-consuming. Let’s look at the major pros and cons of each.

In my early years of writing competitive grant applications, I always wrote the outcomes. When the logic model (reference link below) was created by United Way of America for its member affiliates, a new measurement emerged: outputs.

If you're new to grant writing, this article can help you determine the similarities and differences among competitive, formula (or non-competitive), and continuation funding.

Grant program solicitations often provide great detail regarding what is required for an application. But writing it can be a bit like composing an essay for a teacher you've never had before: It’s not clear what communication style may appeal to the reviewer, and what unspoken points are of particular importance. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a copy of an A+ essay as a model to go by?

Once you’re interested in a grant, there are a few steps you should take before you organize your team to apply.