Category: federal-grants

If you work in the nonprofit sector, you have almost certainly typed one of these into a search bar: "How do I find grants for my nonprofit?" or "What should a grant proposal include?" or "Why do we keep getting rejected?" These are not beginner questions. They are the questions every grant seeker — from first-timers to seasoned grant professionals — returns to again and again, especially as the funding landscape shifts beneath our feet. Application volumes are at historic highs. Federal funding has been disrupted. Foundations are closing portals early. The competition has never been steeper. We heard you. And we did something about it. We are proud to introduce The Complete Grant FAQs for...

Nonprofit funding is shifting rapidly, and uncertainty around grants can make it tough to plan for the future. In this expert-led panel discussion hosted by Diane H. Leonard, with insights from Beth Archer and Maggie Perry, we explore how nonprofit professionals can assess risks, stay mission-driven, and build resilience during funding challenges.

Join Our Upcoming Free Webinar: Navigating Grant Uncertainty Federal grant cuts are sending shockwaves through the nonprofit sector, leaving many organizations questioning their financial stability. Some nonprofits are already feeling the impact, while others are bracing for potential funding disruptions. In this blog, based on Jeff Brooks’ recent webinar, we’ll cover key strategies to help your organization survive and thrive despite funding uncertainty.

Plus: How to be Submit Competitive Applications Blog Post by CharityHowTo Expert Diane H. Leonard, GPC Your organization may have a successful grant seeking strategy. You may have great relationships with foundation and perhaps even state agency grantmakers. You may be managing your funding and reporting requirements well. But as your Board of Directors or fundraising team look at how to grow the organization further or diversify your revenue, it is likely that the question of federal grant support eventually arises. So how do you know if federal grants for nonprofits are a good fit for you? And if your organization is prepared to take on the 100+ hour process of applying for an average...