Granting
These Granting Resources offer a helpful mix of tools, articles, and links to support you in applying for funding. Whether you’re writing grant proposals, navigating application processes, or searching for opportunities, you’ll find practical tips, best practices, and useful guidance to help you along the way.
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11 grant writing tips for winning proposals
Foundant’s blog on grant writing emphasizes the importance of clear communication, data-driven storytelling, and effective project management. It advises grant writers to align proposals with funder priorities, use both qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate impact, and establish a structured process with defined roles and timelines to enhance collaboration and submission success.
A Guide to Writing a Great Grant Application
Strengthen your grant applications by defining clear funding needs linked to impact, crafting concise, compelling narratives, and demonstrating deep issue knowledge. Request realistic funding that aligns with your scope, and honor funders’ time and criteria throughout.
Grants for Small Business Guidebook: The Grant Process
Navigate your grant-writing journey through six clear phases—preparation, submission, adjudication, approval, post-approval, and post-project. Follow the Applicant Guide to prepare, sign the Funding Agreement, manage expenses, and retain records for audits.
Grant Writing Do's & Don'ts, According to an Expert
Elevate your grant writing by treating it as human interaction—anticipate funder questions like “What do you need and why?” Build templates around core elements, align projects with funder goals, plan early, secure support documents, and clearly articulate outcomes to stand out.
Grant Writing Tips
Strengthen your grant proposals by aligning projects with funder priorities, demonstrating clear outcomes, and showcasing sustainability. Build strong relationships with funders and highlight credibility through partners, evaluation, and past success.
Grant Writing Workbook
Get ready to write winning grants by clearly showing your project’s impact and fit with funder priorities. Use tools like logic models, measurable outcomes, and detailed plans to demonstrate success, alignment, and readiness, increasing your chances for larger funding awards.
Granting Directory
Grants can help keep programs running, kick off new projects, or cover the cost of things like equipment and repairs. But finding the right one isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve put together a Grant Directory — a go-to spot with a variety of opportunities to help you find the funding that fits.
How To Write a Grant Proposal in 9 Steps (With Definition)
Strengthen your grant proposals by following a clear, structured format: start with a cover letter and executive summary, define the need, set measurable goals, outline methods, include evaluation and budget, share organizational credibility, and close formally to build funder confidence.
Insider Insights: 5 Tips on How to Write a Winning Grant Application
Do thorough funder research to ensure alignment, reach out to clarify expectations, and customize each proposal rather than mass-submitting. Emphasize the why (impact) over the how (process), and ensure your budget reinforces your story.
My non-profit organization wants a grant. Now what?
Prepare to compete for grants by having up-to-date key documents—like your strategic plan, financials, policies, and partner letters—ready before applying. Show funders clear alignment with their goals, a track record of success, and strong partnerships to access larger awards.
Did You Know...
the Saskatchewan Community Foundation offers sustainable funding options for registered charities across the province? With a focus on long-term impact, the Community Foundation is dedicated to helping organizations build financial stability so their programs and services can continue for years to come—regardless of the challenges they may face. Committed to strengthening the charitable sector, the Community Foundation works alongside partners to support a vibrant, resilient community for everyone.
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