Charities & Organizations

Obtaining a federal grant is a difficult process. To win a federal grant takes a solid project, an applicant that can prove its capability to pull off the project it is proposing and a request for...

There are three basic steps to successful fund-raising. They are simple, but hard work to accomplish. Don't let people tell you grant writing is easy money. It's not. Grant writing is basically...

The project overview is one of the first things grant reviewers flip to when looking over a grant proposal. In some cases when grant reviewers have to many proposals to read the overview is read...

1. This is a process that will help you to think deeply about almost any project under the sun, and will point the way as to how the project could be carried out. If you follow these leads you...

Writing a grant proposal can be difficult, but once you have a system in place it can become simpler for you and your organization.

A mini grant proposal is typically only two pages. This is quite a bit different from the usual twenty pages. For this reason the funders do not expect the same information or impact of a typical...

One of the major problems I see when non profit organizations start to fundraise is that they just start by getting ideas. Then they vote on that idea, and then they start their fundraiser. Then...

Grants to help build churches are often an under-tapped resource for a church building campaign or capital project. While churches should consider many sources of funding, including loans and...

Working in animal welfare is almost always a labor of love. With low financial rewards and long hours, it has to be. But one way to make your work in animal welfare a little less financially...

Though not common, grants for building churches do exist. Depending on the organization, these grants may identified as capital-project grants, indicating that they are specifically for the...

Grant foundations and endowments are established by wealthy individuals, families and corporations. The interest on the foundation's principal endowment is what is given in the form of grants...

If you're in need of more funding for your organization or endeavor, the last thing you may want to spend the money you have is on hiring a professional to help you organize your fund raisers. You...

A grant proposal letter is usually used to initiate funding requests with small organizations and non profits that do not have a formal process set in place.

Raising funds for a church project can be a daunting undertaking. Whether you are fundraising for an inexpensive pastor's dinner or a more expensive long-term mission trip, there are ways to...

For many Scouts the most difficult step in becoming an Eagle Scout is selecting an Eagle Project. You must select a project that will allow you to "plan, develop, and give leadership to...

The Free State Project is an agreement among 20,000 pro-liberty activists to move to New Hampshire, where they will exert the fullest practical effort toward the creation of a society in which the...

The ugly vacant lot next to the post office would make a wonderful community park for weary pedestrians, a community garden or a space for children to play. It needs to be cleaned up and put in...

When applying for a project grant you will always have lots of competition that needs the funds just as much as you do. The foundation or group that is giving the grant has only so much funds to...

Various federal agencies publish Request For Proposal (RFP) when they have an interest in promoting a new way of approaching health, housing, welfare, transportation, public safety, conservation...

Corporate success is often accompanied by a wish to share success with others. Creating a corporate volunteer program is one way to carry that thought into action. The key to a good program is...

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest honor that a Girl Scout can earn. This prestigious award can be earned by all girls ages 14 through 18 and is recognized by many colleges, universities,...

The Richard Gwathmey and Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust was created to honor the parents of Elizabeth Gwathmey Jeffress. Mrs. Jeffress, a member of The Society of Colonial Dames, was devoted...

Whether looking to fund an art project or business endeavor, grants allow you to work on your project without worrying about finances. The money isn't expected to be paid back and may even bring...

Non-profit organizations work with children and adults in many different areas. They can assist with health, art activities, after-school programs, home building, mental health and counseling, job...

School budgets are a constant source of debate within many communities. There is always a search for funding to keep programs or valued staff members, and grant writing may be a simple solution....

With more than 65,000 private foundations and hundreds of corporations and government agencies making billions of dollars available through a variety of grants, it is a good idea to learn how to...

A grant is money given to a nonprofit organization or individual, which does not have to be paid back if the terms of the agreements are followed. Grants are applied for in various ways, most...

Grants are an ideal way to raise money for any new venture. If you're looking for grants that relate to physics and cosmology, FQXi, the Foundational Questions Institute, is an excellent choice...

Non-profit grant writing is one of the key roles of a fundraiser. A non-profit grant needs to communicate your ideas effectively to a grant-making organization so that you acquire adequate support...

In these challenging economic times, individual grants have become more difficult to obtain. Writing a winning proposal and demonstrating that you have done your research increases your chances of...

An evaluation is a process that outlines the effectiveness of a funded project. A rule of thumb that should always be followed in researching, writing and implementing grants is to follow...

As a grant writer for many years, through trial and error I have discovered several dos and don'ts for writing fundable grants. Use these steps below to help you decide which grant funding sources...

You may have a tradition of doing volunteer work through your church or temple, or from when you were in high school or at work. You can volunteer in many ways.If you are a parent, there are...

We all have them. Unused and leftover medicines from various illnesses. Here is a way to donate them very easily without any cost to you.

Winter time is a brutal time of the year weather-wise. It can be even worse if you don't have an appropriate coat. This is a project which can be called "Button Up the Needy". Your committee works...

Juveniles have a tendency of getting into trouble. As a result, they are put on probation and required to do community service. The elderly and disabled need help to stay in their homes,...

We all grow up some place. We live some place. We work some place. Who we are and how we live is in part determined by these places. When a group of people undertake a "sense of place" project,...

Sometimes a community project that starts as a single activity or idea grows to a point where other communities ought to know about it. If you have a grant from an organization like your state's...

So you have a volunteer project in the works and a base of people to help. The next part is making those people feel good about why they are there. Whether it is a one-day event or an ongoing...

One of the hardest jobs of any volunteer coordinator is finding people to volunteer their time. These days, it seems that everyone has a hundred different commitments and just don’t have the spare...

Make a Difference Day was started in 1990 by USAWeekend magazine. Held on the fourth Saturday in October every year, it is a national day to help people or places that are disadvantaged....

Community projects bring the neighborhood together. Make a Difference Day is our nation's largest community project and is a way to put a smile on many faces. The event is for people of all ages....

The 4H Groups are strengthening communities and families across the nation. They strive to help each other and learn to become useful citizens with many talents and abilities. One skill that can...

4-H no longer requires involvement in a 4-H group. Instead, kids can choose to be independent 4-H members by finding an adult to mentor them. The mentor must be approved by 4-H and shouldn't be...

If you have knowledge of computers or other types of technology, and if you would like to do something for your community, start a 4H technology program. Members can learn how to build computers,...

This 4-H photography project can help you learn how to use a camera—flash techniques, lenses and shutter speeds—like a professional. Learn what it's like to have a career in photography or just...

Entomology, or the study of insects, is a topic that young children enjoy, so it's ideal to start an entomology project in the local 4-H club. You don't necessarily have to be an expert—just share...

By teaching 4-H youth how to enjoy gardening, you give them a lifelong coping skill. Additionally, they learn how to provide food for themselves and their family. The garden spot doesn't have to...

Vacant city lots are often eye sores, but they represent a great potential for improvement. A lot can be done with a city lot, provided the local government will allow it to be renovated and the...

Starting a 4-H sewing club is a good way for you and your friends to share your sewing talents with local children. Although clothing construction is typically seen as a "girls-only" project, 4-H...