How to politely decline a grant award
When you receive a grant award that is lower than the amount requested, it's important to carefully consider your next steps.
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Dondra Ward
Jun 3
What to do if the grant amount is lower than the grant request
Why would a Grantmaker give a lower amount than we requested?
It is not uncommon for a Grantmaker to fund a fraction of your request.
Dondra Ward
May 2
5 Reasons You Should Not Hire A Grant Writer, Consultant, or Freelancer
At SGR, we receive emails at least once a week from organizations that want to hire a grant writer agency to help them meet their revenue
Dondra Ward
Mar 18
Is it worth it to hire a grant writer?
This article outlines the merits and challenges of hiring a grant writer to do the job.
Dondra Ward
Mar 6
12 Books for Grant Writing: Beginner to Experts
When I first began, the books I read introduced me to the basics, As I progressed helped refine my skills and think about how demographics..
Sidnae Global Research
Feb 12
How to Use Generative AI in Grant Writing
Pros of and Cons of Using Generative AI in grant writing
Sidnae Global Research
Feb 12
2024 Healthcare Conferences You Should Attend
9 Healthcare Conferences in 2024Â focused on mental health, health equity, maternal-child health, rural health, and more.
Dondra Ward
Nov 14, 2023
Giving Tuesday: Turn Visibility Into Donations
Grant Strategies to Increase Giving Tuesday Donation
Dondra Ward
Sep 5, 2023
How to Find Funding for Your Mobile Health Clinic Vehicle
How to get funding for a mobile medical vehicle
Dondra Ward
Aug 2, 2023
Grant for Health Centers: HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-ZQ-0062Support for Trauma-Affected Refugees (STAR)
$14,000,000 in funding for 28 refugee service providers due 10/1/23
Dondra Ward
Aug 2, 2023
Grant for Health Centers: HRSA-24-069 Service Area Competition
$235,291,792 in funding for 60 health centers Due 9/18/2023
Dondra Ward
Aug 1, 2023
Can a health center get a grant for Hyperbaric treatments?
Can a health center get a grant for Hyperbaric treatments?
Dondra Ward
Jul 31, 2023
Do Grant Writers Manage the Grant?
The article describes the role of a Grant Manager
Dondra Ward
Jun 13, 2023
15 Documents Every Nonprofit Needs to Have on Hand
When applying for grant funding, time is of the essence. In fact, it might be the most important thing you can do to ensure a successful...
Dondra Ward
Jun 6, 2023
Grants for Healthcare Workers 2023: Getting Grant-ready
How to get ready for healthcare workforce grant applications.
Dondra Ward
May 23, 2023
What every nonprofit needs to do before they start a New (Fundraising) Year
If you are a nonprofit, the beginning of a new year may bring excitement or trepidation. You are on a calendar year if you operate from...
Dondra Ward
May 16, 2023
Grants for Nursing
Four Grants for Nursing Training and Hiring
Dondra Ward
May 10, 2023
11 Grants for Healthcare Workers
11 grant programs that fund the healthcare workforce and nursing programs.
Dondra Ward
May 9, 2023
How to improve your nonprofit's chance of getting mental health grant funding
4 Themes to improve your mental health grant.
Dondra Ward
May 2, 2023
Where Can Nonprofits find substance abuse grants?
A list of 11 federal Grantmakers funding substance abuse services
Dondra Ward
May 2, 2023
Substance Use Grants for Nonprofits 2023
A list of 24 grant programs that fund substance abuse services.
Dondra Ward
Apr 21, 2023
Should Your Nonprofit Hire A Grant Consultant or an Employee?
Differences between a Grant Consultant and Employee
Dondra Ward
Apr 21, 2023
Why Was Your Grant Rejected?
Expert advice on what to do the next time a grant you thought you would get is rejected.
Dondra Ward
Mar 20, 2023
How do you show sustainability in a grant proposal?
Three things to include that show grant sustainability in a proposal.
Dondra Ward
Feb 21, 2023
Playspace equity is racial and health equity
Did you know that playspace equity is racial and health equity? The location and number of playgrounds in your community may be more...
Dondra Ward
Feb 10, 2023
Celebrating Black-led Nonprofits in Colorado
Celebrate three Black-led Colorado nonprofits
Dondra Ward
Feb 8, 2023
Opinion: Why do grants ask for DEI?
Article about the pros and cons of grantmakers requesting DEI metrics
Dondra Ward
Jan 24, 2023
What to do after I get a grant?
The article discusses the 4 Phases of grant management.
Dondra Ward
Jan 11, 2023
What is a grant application?
Learn about the common forms of a grant application: LOI, case statement, and grant proposal.
Dondra Ward
Jan 9, 2023
Grant for Health Equity: CDC-RFA-DP-23-0020A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity
5-year cooperative agreement for healthcare and public health organizations to prevent and delay Type 2 diabetes and address health equity
Dondra Ward
Jan 9, 2023
Grant for Hospitals: TI-23-010 Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids Demonstration Program
SAMHSA Grant for hospitals to treat and prevent opioid misuse $1.5M for three years Due 3/6/2023
Dondra Ward
Dec 18, 2022
Sample Grant Writing: Nonprofit Origin Story for a Grant Application
How to write a nonprofit's origin story for a grant application
Dondra Ward
Dec 13, 2022
How do you write the history of a nonprofit?
How to write the "history" section of a grant proposal
Dondra Ward
Dec 9, 2022
What is a grant letter of intent or Inquiry (LOI)?
The differences between a Letter of Intent, Inquiry, and Interest (LOI)
Dondra Ward
Dec 6, 2022
How to Write a grant proposal for a nonprofit?
Learn about the 5 Sections of a Grant Proposal
Dondra Ward
Nov 8, 2022
How to write a Covid-19 Impact Statement for A Grant?
Learn how to write a Covid Impact Statement for A Grant
Dondra Ward
Oct 25, 2022
How does a grant writer get paid?
Article about how and when grant writers are paid.
Dondra Ward
Oct 25, 2022
Should we apply for a federal grant?
Pros and Cons of applying for a federal grant
Dondra Ward
Oct 11, 2022
Example Grant Case Statement
Example case statement for a government grant.
Dondra Ward
Oct 10, 2022
Example Letter of Intent
Example letter of intent (LOI) for a government grant
Dondra Ward
Oct 7, 2022
Grant for States: HRSA-23-063 Emergency Medical Services for Children State Partnership
Grant opportunity for emergency medical services due 11/8/22
Dondra Ward
Oct 4, 2022
How to find grant writers near me? Our 4 Favorite Job Search Websites
4 websites that you can use to find qualified grant writers
Dondra Ward
Oct 3, 2022
CDC-RFA-CE23-2301 Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA)
Listen to the Recording Grant Alert! The US Centers for Disease Control has a new opportunity, CDC-RFA-CE23-2301Domestic Violence...
Dondra Ward
Sep 27, 2022
What to do after a grant is rejected?
Dealing with a grant rejection is hard, here are some things you can do to stay positive.
Dondra Ward
Sep 27, 2022
Why was our grant rejected? 5 Reasons and Solutions
Common Reasons Grant Applications are Rejected and What to do about it
Dondra Ward
Sep 22, 2022
What is grant writing success rate? 7 Key Performance Indicators
Is your nonprofit interested in hiring a grant writer in the near future? You're probably wondering 1) how you can protect your...
Dondra Ward
Sep 18, 2022
What qualifications should a grant writer have? 3 Must-Haves to look for
If your organization plans to hire a grant writer soon, you may have already spent time searching the internet for job descriptions...
Dondra Ward
Sep 18, 2022
Example of Grant Writer Position Description
Use this sample of a grant writer job description to help find your ideal job candidate. We use a version of this example for our writing...
Dondra Ward
Sep 16, 2022
Should we apply for a grant? Use the Opportunity Cost Formula to find out
A few months ago, I was attending a grant application webinar and had the pleasure of virtually meeting someone from Wyandot County...
Dondra Ward
Sep 15, 2022
Top 5 Websites for Health Data
Have you ever been stumped on where to find data or statistics for your nonprofit's grant application? Check out my list of the Top 5 ...
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