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Where Can Nonprofits find substance abuse grants?
A list of 11 federal Grantmakers funding substance abuse services
Dondra Ward
May 2, 20234 min read


Substance Use Grants for Nonprofits 2023
A list of 24 grant programs that fund substance abuse services.
Dondra Ward
May 2, 20232 min read


Should Your Nonprofit Hire A Grant Consultant or an Employee?
Differences between a Grant Consultant and Employee
Dondra Ward
Apr 21, 20234 min read


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
Apr 21, 20232 min read


How do you show sustainability in a grant proposal?
Three things to include that show grant sustainability in a proposal.
Dondra Ward
Mar 20, 20233 min read


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 21, 20232 min read


Celebrating Black-led Nonprofits in Colorado
Celebrate three Black-led Colorado nonprofits
Dondra Ward
Feb 10, 20232 min read


Opinion: Why do grants ask for DEI?
Article about the pros and cons of grantmakers requesting DEI metrics
Dondra Ward
Feb 8, 20232 min read


What to do after I get a grant?
The article discusses the 4 Phases of grant management.
Dondra Ward
Jan 24, 20235 min read


What is a grant application?
Learn about the common forms of a grant application: LOI, case statement, and grant proposal.
Dondra Ward
Jan 11, 20233 min read


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, 20231 min read


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
Jan 9, 20231 min read


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 18, 20224 min read


How do you write the history of a nonprofit?
How to write the "history" section of a grant proposal
Dondra Ward
Dec 13, 20222 min read


What is a grant letter of intent or Inquiry (LOI)?
The differences between a Letter of Intent, Inquiry, and Interest (LOI)
Dondra Ward
Dec 9, 20224 min read


How to Write a grant proposal for a nonprofit?
Learn about the 5 Sections of a Grant Proposal
Dondra Ward
Dec 6, 20224 min read


How to write a Covid-19 Impact Statement for A Grant?
Learn how to write a Covid Impact Statement for A Grant
Dondra Ward
Nov 8, 20224 min read


How does a grant writer get paid?
Article about how and when grant writers are paid.
Dondra Ward
Oct 25, 20223 min read


Should we apply for a federal grant?
Pros and Cons of applying for a federal grant
Dondra Ward
Oct 25, 20222 min read


Example Grant Case Statement
Example case statement for a government grant.
Dondra Ward
Oct 11, 20223 min read
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