Grant writing guides
Practical, no-fluff resources for small nonprofits chasing funding.
How to Write a Grant Proposal Executive Summary That Gets Read
The executive summary decides whether the rest of your proposal gets read carefully or skimmed. A section-by-section breakdown of what it needs, with example language.
How to Write a Statement of Need for a Grant (With Data That Actually Persuades)
A weak statement of need is the most common reason strong programs get rejected. How to build a case with real data, without drowning the reader in statistics.
How to Reuse a Grant Proposal for Multiple Funders (Without It Reading Like a Copy)
Experienced grant-seekers rarely write from a blank page twice. Here's how to adapt a strong proposal for the next funder - what to change, what to keep, and the mistakes that give away a recycled application.
How to Write a Grant Budget Narrative (With Examples)
The budget narrative is the section most first-time grant writers dread. A line-by-line walkthrough of what it needs to say, how to justify costs without inventing numbers, and real example language.
How to Track Grant Deadlines So You Never Miss One
Missed deadlines aren't usually the application deadline everyone remembers - they're the report due date six months after the award. A practical system for tracking both.
Grant Consultant Pricing: What to Charge Per Hour vs. Per Proposal
Hourly, flat-fee, retainer, or percentage of the award - how freelance grant writers and consultants actually price their work, with real ranges and the tradeoffs of each model.
How to Manage Grant Writing for Multiple Nonprofit Clients Without Losing Your Mind
A practical system for freelance grant writers and consultancies juggling several clients at once - what to centralize, what to reuse, and the weekly rhythm that keeps deadlines from slipping.
How to Write a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for Grant Funding
Many funders require a letter of inquiry before accepting a full proposal. Here's the standard LOI structure, length, and example language that gets you invited to apply.
How to Write a Grant Proposal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Nonprofits
A practical, section-by-section guide to writing grant proposals that get funded - written for small nonprofits without a professional grant writer.
Grant Proposal Template: Every Section Explained (With Examples)
The standard grant proposal structure funders expect - executive summary to evaluation plan - with plain-English explanations and example language for each section.
10 Grant Writing Mistakes That Get Small Nonprofits Rejected
Funders reject most applications for the same avoidable reasons. Here are the ten most common grant writing mistakes - and how to fix each one.
How Small Nonprofits Find Grants: A Practical Guide
Where to actually look for grants when you're a small nonprofit - free databases, community foundations, corporate giving, and how to build a realistic pipeline.