NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2023

20, communities are invited to nominate projects for the opportunity to receive a Lowe's Hometowns grant. As part of its goal to make homes better for all, Lowe's is accepting nominations for the second year of Lowe's Hometowns, a five-year, $100 million impact program. Now through Feb.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 21, 2023

CollectiveSun Foundation has established a credit facility to fund $4 million of solar projects for faith-based organizations.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2022

Today, more and more nonprofits seek funding to invest in technology-driven projects. Although many traditional grant writing skills apply, there are distinct differences in how to approach technology-centric grant applications.

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Charity Village

JUNE 14, 2023

The Government of British Columbia announced applications are now open for the Capital Project Grants program. The grants provide $5 million annually to not-for-profit organizations throughout B.C., to support the completion of inclusive, accessible capital projects that meet community-identified needs and priorities.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Unlike many cycles of nonprofit operations, grant reporting doesn’t really have a season; it’s all year long. Grant reporting also varies widely by funder. Here we share how we turned traditional, time-consuming grant reporting into a faster, easier, and more efficient process. We call this our narrative report.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 11, 2023

The Walton Family Foundation has launched The Connection Hub, a two-year pilot program designed to support Arkansas-based 501(c)(3) organizations in developing their capacity to secure federal grant funding.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

You’ve been grant shopping for some time now, but are you prepared for what’s next once you start to receive them? Many grants come with significant—and detailed—compliance requirements. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Would funding for an internet project benefit your community? CIRA Net Good Grants is accepting applications until April 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. In today’s world, fast, […] The post Funding available for internet projects in Canada: Apply now appeared first on CharityVillage. More than $1,000,000 in funding is available!

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

Instructions for the 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle are available. With three grants to choose from, you can accelerate foundational IT projects or think big about ways to deliver on your mission in the cloud. Calling all nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. A Grant is What We Need (or is it?) Plus, grants are never guaranteed from year to year.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Surrey Intercultural Seniors Social Inclusion Partnership (SISSIP) Network announced a Call for Proposals for four Seed Grants in Surrey. This is the second Call for Seed Grants under the SISSIP Network Project. Organizations that have applied previously applied and/or have successfully received funding can re-apply.

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. In this blog, we share the major types of grant proposal documents, their components, and free sample resources to show you what a successful version of each one looks like.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Canada Post Community Foundation announced that applications are now open for the 2024 Canada Post Community Foundation Grants. The Foundation provides grants to Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that make a difference in the lives of children and youth (up to age 21).

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Anyone who has sought a grant has probably heard “no” as often—or more often—than they’ve heard “yes.” Grant writing is challenging. Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six tried-and-true places to find them: #1 – Your Board I always start my grant research with my board.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Communication is the most important tool a project manager and their team has to help clients achieve their goals, especially in the ever-changing landscape of the current workplace. Every facet of the organization benefits from a project management role team member and communicating in the most effective way possible.

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Charity Village

MARCH 9, 2023

Would funding for an internet project benefit your community? It’s that time of year – CIRA Grants opened for applications on March 2, 2023. Applications are reviewed on an […] The post Funding available for internet projects in Canada: Applications are open for CIRA Grants appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

One source can be grants. And if you’re looking for support for a specific project or position within your organization, you may have grant writing. As a nonprofit, it’s a good idea to have a variety of revenue sources to fund your missions.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. One of those sources can be grants, and you should go after all the grant money you can. But interestingly, there are many times when grants are not the answer. 12 Times You Should NOT Look for Grants 1. Time is important.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Grant management is the comprehensive process of overseeing all activities related to grants: from identifying recipients, to awarding funds, to reporting on outcomes all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Table of Contents Grant Lifecycle Who Handles Grant Management for Grantmaking Organizations?

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 26, 2024

Applications are open for the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize. The prize will go toward 10 initiatives addressing atmospheric greenhouse gases.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 14, 2022

For many nonprofit organizations, some or the majority of that funding will likely come from grants. When writing grant applications and proposals, it’s imperative that your organization demonstrates to the funder that your project is a trustworthy investment. Also, the funder […].

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit funding, grants continue to play a pivotal role, with billions of dollars allocated annually to support various causes and projects. For grant proposals, that’s personal engagement.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Grant Research Tip : As you search for funding opportunities, keep an eye on the grant application deadlines. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar. Funding Priority: LGBTQ+.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. In other words, let’s look at the readiness to apply for grants and readiness to manage grant projects.

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Charity Village

APRIL 20, 2023

The Peter Gilgan Foundation invites registered Canadian charities and qualified donees to apply for project grants, which fund specific programs or activities. Capacity-building grants are discrete, specific investments to strengthen internal capabilities, knowledge and resources.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada is accepting applications for Animal Welfare Organization Grants to fund innovative animal welfare projects.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Do your grant applications tell stories that catch the attention of funders and illustrate the real impact their support will have on your community? Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers? Stories make things real.

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Charity Village

MAY 11, 2021

Unsmoke Canada Cleanups is a grant-giving program established in 2020 through a partnership between The Great Outdoors Fund and #UnsmokeCanada to support litter cleanup projects anywhere in Canada. The post Unsmoke Canada Cleanups accepting grant applications for litter cleanup projects appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Grant Research Tip: When searching for funding, it is important not to overlook potential federal or state resources. Also, learn exactly how I do my own grant research and how your organization can find more appropriate funders and funding opportunities. Funding Priority: Elder/Senior Care. Sigma Foundation For Nursing.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit looking for funding, grants are a great place to start. Here are 5 places to look for grants. For nonprofits, finding grants is an essential component of funding operations and initiatives. State governments also offer grants for nonprofits that serve their residents.

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Charity Village

JULY 7, 2023

BC Healthy Communities announced that applications are now open for the Age-friendly Communities Grants. Funded by the Ministry of Health, BC Healthy Communities Society (BCHC) delivers age-friendly community grants. The grants offer funding across two streams: Planning (Stream 1) up to $25,000 and Projects (Stream 2) up to $15,000.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

But inertia is not an option when your grant programs outgrow your current solution, or your vendor sunsets the software you use, like Salesforce is doing with their grant management software, FoundationConnect. It’s also important to understand how you determine success for your current grant programs.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). I quickly became responsible for identifying potential funding opportunities, grant-writing, stewardship efforts, and reporting to funders. I’d taken it for granted that these resources were just there.

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