Small Business Grants

Showing grant funders your qualified to run your project is very important. To be competitive in finding grant funds a non profit organization must not only show a strong need but the...

For each grant available there are usually several hundred if not thousands of applicants applying for that one grant. The sad truth is that foundations just do not have the funding to approve and...

Budgets are one of the most important things written in a grant proposal that can get a other wise great grant proposal denied. If a budget is not concrete then it will probably sink the project....

Recently I'm sure you've read about all the bail outs for the automotive company, you've heard that our government has bailed out the banking industry and even the Housing market has been helped...

A Mini Grant Application is sometimes used instead of a grant proposal. These grants can have high competition because many some projects it is easier to get several mini grants then it is to get...

Just stating that your project or organization is needed does not properly back up a need statement on a grant proposal. A need statement can not float on passion itself, there has to be facts to...

Once you have a found a grant to apply for, writing it can be overwhelming! This article will give you some helpful pointers on how to improve your application and your chances of being funded!

The grant title is one of the first thing a reviewer will look at when looking through the grant proposal. The title gives a chance for the grant writer to artistically give the reviewer an idea...

Just because a grant proposal is accepted and funded does not mean that grant funding is guaranteed. In some cases the grant recipients might be required to pay back the grant. Some grant...

Government and private grants can be very competitive at times. Funding is limited so not all worthy causes get the grant. Funding is given to those that not only has the best programs but can...

Some times a grant project is just to big for one person to handle and a professional grant writer will need to be hired. There are thousands of grant writers for hire, with all the grant writers...

Many small and medium sized foundations do not allow grant seekers to send unsolicited grant proposals. This can be frustrating as a grant writer but do not give up yet closed doors can open from...

You do not have to be a non profit organization to get a grant, individual or personal grants can be found through government and private organizations. Examples of grants given to individuals...

The Statement of Purpose is the first thing a reader will have to get an idea of what your project is all about and why you are seeking grant funding. First impressions do mean a lot. When...

Mini grants can be sponsored by private and nonprofit foundations as well as government programs. Mini grants are usually around $500 but can be between $100 to $5000. Mini grants are free money...

When receiving grant money from the government or private sources you usually must be careful on how you are using the money. In most cases if the grant money is not used properly the grant can be...

Grant Guidelines can be complex. Here is how to read them to quickly determine whether or not you are eligible for the grant.

Grants are free money out for grabs. Sometimes you find the perfect request for proposal to answer, but sometimes you do not. A letter of inquiry can get you the grant or an opportunity to submit...

So you have written your grant proposal- great job! Now it is time to edit it. Here are some tips to help you evaluate it the same way as those making the funding decisions will evaluate it.

When writing your grant proposal it is important to keep a few things in mind to maximize your chances of funding. Here are some things to be aware of when writing and editing your grant proposal.

As a grant writer, I have had several people ask me why some non profit projects are getting funding and others are lacking. Read on for more information on how to know What Grant funders are...