You cannot be a good writer of any sort if you are not an avid reader. This is surely the reason that I have never met a grants professional that does not read voraciously – books, newspapers, magazines, journals, RFPs, reports, guidelines, etc. As the year comes to a close (and what a year it's… Continue reading 2025 Reading Roundup
Grants Portal Hell
Much has been written about researching and writing grants but not enough about the actual application process. Almost all grants are submitted online yet the process varies widely from the federal site grants.gov to various state sites (e.g. New Jersey's SAGE) to the numerous private and corporate foundations that use private vendors like Zoom grants… Continue reading Grants Portal Hell
Nonprofit Burnout
Current events and an unsettled funding landscape are conspiring to push nonprofit executives to the brink yet our work is more important than ever. A 2025 article reported that over 50% of nonprofit executives reported burnout severe enough to consider leaving their roles, posing significant risks to organizational stability and mission fulfillment. This finding corroborates… Continue reading Nonprofit Burnout
FEDERAL CONTINGENCY PLANS
As the Government Shutdown drags on please see the below links to Federal Contingency Plans by Agency: Circular No. A—11( Guidance) Frequently Asked Questions During a Lapse in Appropriations Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Defense Department of Education Department of Health and Human Services Department of Homeland Security Internal Revenue Service Department… Continue reading FEDERAL CONTINGENCY PLANS
SNAP Benefits to End November 1 despite USDA Emergency Funds Availability
The importance of funding afterschool programs, for all of America
Over 50 million children attend school across America; however, despite this over 25 million of them do not have access to the safe spaces that after school programs provide, raising concerns among parents and caregivers over the mental health and academic recovery of children left unsupervised in crucial after school hours. These concerns have been… Continue reading The importance of funding afterschool programs, for all of America
Non-Profits Threatened
The National Council of Nonprofits warns that the ongoing federal government shutdown is severely disrupting nonprofit operations and harming vulnerable communities. With federal agencies unable to process payments or renew contracts, nonprofits are losing access to critical funding streams. This threatens services such as food assistance, housing, childcare, and disaster relief. Many nonprofits are being… Continue reading Non-Profits Threatened
Nonprofits need your help
Since the inauguration in January, the current administration has launched an unprecedented attack on the nation's nonprofit sector. In response, last month, our friends at the National Council of Nonprofits announced the official launch of a new ad campaign: Nonprofits Get It Done. It is up to all of us to push back, denounce false… Continue reading Nonprofits need your help
Federal Public Benefit
As professional writers we normally write our own posts but this one is too accurate to be improved upon - https://grantprofessionals.org/news/707444/What-Grant-Professionals-Need-to-Know-About-the-New-Definition-of-Federal-Public-Benefit-.htm Our GPA colleague clearly explains how the current administration continues to make life harder for the nonprofit community and the millions of people who rely on the essential services they provide. While the never-ending… Continue reading Federal Public Benefit
Grant Professionals Association Statement on Latest Executive Order
GPA Statement on “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking” Executive Order August 11, 2025 The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has reviewed the most recent Executive Order on federal grant funding, “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” and has grave concerns regarding many of the items in this Executive Order. GPA has long recognized the importance of grants… Continue reading Grant Professionals Association Statement on Latest Executive Order