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Example Letter of Intent
Example letter of intent (LOI) for a government grant
Dondra Ward
Oct 10, 20223 min read


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 7, 20221 min read


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 4, 20224 min read


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
Oct 3, 20222 min read


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, 20225 min read


Why was our grant rejected? 5 Reasons and Solutions
Common Reasons Grant Applications are Rejected and What to do about it
Dondra Ward
Sep 27, 20225 min read


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 22, 20224 min read


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, 20224 min read


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 18, 20222 min read


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 16, 20223 min read


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 ...
Dondra Ward
Sep 15, 20223 min read


Why didn't our nonprofit get a grant that was perfect?
In the learning lab our mission is to teach you everything grant writing, from hiring to submission. Lets set your nonprofit up for the win.
Dondra Ward
Sep 13, 20222 min read


How can a hospital or medical center use grants?
As the leader or program director at a nonprofit hospital or medical center you may have heard that you should be applying for grants....
Dondra Ward
Sep 9, 20224 min read


How to Create Goals and Outcomes for a grant
Creating goals, objectives, and key performance indicators for grant programs is a little bit of the Goldilocks scenario. The number you...
Dondra Ward
Sep 8, 20222 min read


How to improve your chances of getting a grant
If you are new to grant writing or looking to bring in more revenue with grants this question may be at the top of your mind. In my...
Dondra Ward
Sep 6, 20223 min read


HRSA-23-033 Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP)
Grant Alert! The US Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) has a new opportunity, HRSA-23-033 Small Rural Hospital Improvement...
Dondra Ward
Aug 16, 20222 min read


HRSA-23-021 Service Area Competition (SAC)
Grant Alert! The US Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) has a new opportunity, HRSA-23-021 Service Area Competition (SAC),...
Dondra Ward
Jul 26, 20221 min read


Bye Bye DUNS, and Hello UEI!
If you haven't applied for a federal grant this year you may not have heard about the transition to the UEI number in April. But...
Dondra Ward
Jul 26, 20222 min read


Is it Time to add Foundation Grants to your Nonprofit Portfolio?
Most of the nonprofits I work with need help finding and winning grants from private and public foundations. But occasionally, I get...
info379049
Aug 28, 20211 min read


10 Differences Between Foundation and Government Grants
Not sure if government or foundation grants are best for your organization? Here are a few differences you should consider before jumping...
info379049
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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