Securing Funding for Your Nonprofit

Grants are often vital to nonprofit organizations. They fuel your mission, serve your community, and sustain your cause. However, if you are finding grant writing challenging and your applications are not hitting the mark, it may be time to embrace a plan for grant applications. This could be the key to unlocking the crucial funding your organization needs.

Our workbook A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Compelling Grant Applications is a short guide tailored for beginners and small teams lacking a dedicated grant writer. It outlines a dependable strategy for writing grant applications. With step-by-step instructions and plenty of handy tips, this guide provides a structured approach to grant writing, making it an essential tool for nonprofits aiming to succeed in this area. It's designed to empower your team, providing knowledge about various grant types, and showcasing strategies to elevate your proposal. Our toolkit ensures you are thoroughly prepared before you even begin, saving you valuable time. And we'll guide you through essential questions about your project and organization, ensuring alignment with funders. Our toolkit even covers additional information that can bolster your application. Don't miss this chance to strengthen your grant applications!

If your organizations is facing hurdles getting your grant applications approved, there exist several misconceptions about grant writing that can impact success. Learn from our video about these myths and how you can utilize our grant toolkit to increase your chances of success.

If you’d like to learn our exact method, and tips for strengthening your grant application check out our grant toolkit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take our nonprofit organization to complete the workbook?

While the time it takes to finish the workbook might vary due to your team's capacity, it's worth the effort. Once done, it becomes a valuable template for all your future grant applications.

Can’t I find a free version on the web?

You can find grant application and proposal information free online. However, we have assembled all the best practices into one easy-to-use source. This is ideal for small organizations, and an excellent tool for introducing new nonprofit staff or volunteers to grant writing.

What if I’m the only staff/volunteer at my nonprofit organization?

If you are the only nonprofit staff/volunteer responsible for grants this is made especially for you. It is designed to be your go-to reference, ensuring a consistent approach in crafting grants and proposals, making your life easier.