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Searching for Grant Opportunities Using Google

To help those of you relying on Google to find funding opportunities, we have several suggestions on how to structure your search so that you get the best and most relevant results.

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Questions to Ask Before Responding to a Funding Opportunity

When you come across a funding opportunity that looks like it is a good fit, it can be tempting to start work on it immediately, especially if the deadline is only a few weeks away. But jumping into the writing phase without first reading through the solicitation carefully is always risky.

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Paths to Becoming a Grant Writer

We’ve written several posts over the years about how to write grants. We’ve also written about the pros and cons of being a grant writer. But one thing we haven’t done is write about how to become a grant writer. We’re going to cover this topic now, sharing three different paths.

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Project Budgeting Tips for New Grant Writers

If you’ve never prepared or managed a project budget, the budget piece can be intimidating. To help new grant writers, below is a list of several strategies you can employ to make the budgeting process easier and more accurate.

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Tips for Editing Your Own Writing

It isn't easy to edit your own writing. Because you know what you meant to write, your eye will often gloss over misspellings, missing words, and incorrect word choices.

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SUBSTACK POSTS

The Template Dilemma by Peak Proposals

Proposal templates can be invaluable, with some caveats.

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Nonprofits Have a Sustainability Problem by Peak Proposals

A proposal's sustainability section may not be what you think it is.

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There Are No Magic Words by Peak Proposals

Your grant proposal will not win or lose based on a handful of words. Even if they are in bold.

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