Four ways funders can help grant applicants
Recently, I read an article that answered several questions I’ve had about grant makers for a long time. Not only that, but the article also addressed several questions…
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How to disseminate the results of a grant-funded project
Seasoned grant writers might notice that some funders, especially for major grant programs, ask for a dissemination plan in their request for proposals. That is, applicants are asked…
Seven strategies for successful grants management
The current economic situation has prompted many entities to apply for grants they’ve never applied for in the past, which has resulted in even more competition for grant…
Ten grant-writing resolutions for the new year
As one year ends and another begins, I always think it’s a good idea to go back and review the basics of grant writing and develop some resolutions…
How to find private sources of funding
In my last column, I wrote abut how to find grant opportunities from public funders, such as government agencies. This month, I’m going to focus on finding grant…
Where to find grants for education
I recently held a question-and-answer session with eSchool News readers via Twitter—and the No. 1 question that kept coming up was, “Where can I find a grant for…
Advance planning is the single biggest key to grant-seeking success
About eight years ago, I wrote a column that described what I considered to be the top 10 grant-writing mistakes. I recently read the list again, and it…
A strong budget narrative can help sell your proposal
If you've written a significant number of grant proposals, you might have noticed there are two narratives that funders often request as a part of an application. The…
How to know if it’s worth applying for a grant
If you work in a busy grants office or do a significant amount of grants research, you might be looking for ways to streamline the process. Requests for…
How to serve as the ‘lead applicant’ in a grant project
If you plan to apply for grants that involve other partners, you should be familiar with the term “lead applicant” and the responsibilities that go along with being…