Grant Writing Articles
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Grant Applications
Common pitfalls that cause grant applications to be rejected and how to avoid them.
How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal
Learn the key elements that make a grant proposal stand out from the competition.
Common Grant Application Formats: SF-424, Common Grant Application & More
Understanding grant application formats saves time and prevents costly errors at submission.
Grant Proposal Executive Summaries: How to Write One That Hooks Reviewers
Reviewers often decide in the first two minutes. Make your executive summary impossible to put down.
Writing Strong Monitoring & Evaluation Plans for Grant Proposals
Funders increasingly demand rigorous M&E. Here's how to write a plan that shows you take results seriously.
Proposal Writing for the Gates Foundation: What You Need to Know
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the most competitive funders in the world. Here's how to approach them.
Writing Grant Proposals for European Union Funding
EU grants are among the most competitive and complex in the world. Here's how to approach them strategically.
Writing Grants for Emergency and Humanitarian Response Programs
Humanitarian grant writing operates on compressed timelines and requires specialized knowledge. Here's how to succeed.
How to Write Compelling Grant Proposals for Arts and Culture Programs
Arts and culture funding requires a different grant-writing approach. Here's how to make the case for creative programs.
How to Write a Non-profit Annual Work Plan for Grant Proposals
Funders want to see exactly how you'll spend your time. A compelling work plan shows you're ready to deliver.
Grant Closeout: How to End a Program Without Burning Bridges
How you close a grant is as important as how you open it. Here's how to do it right.
Letters of Inquiry: Your First Impression with a Major Funder
Many foundations require a Letter of Inquiry before a full proposal. Here's how to write one that gets you invited.