Author: Grants

SAM registration is one of those behind‑the‑scenes requirements that quietly determines whether a federal grant application can move forward or grind to a halt. For any organization seeking US federal funding, an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile isn’t optional; it’s the gatekeeper that verifies your entity, ensures compliance with federal regulations, and enables… Continue reading Uncle SAM wants you – to register

While peaking at the content for the upcoming GrantSummit 2026, the annual grant conference of the Grant Professionals Association, we had to check out the sponsors. Grant Ready Kentucky is taking practical steps to strengthen nonprofits across the state by curating a hub of funding opportunities that span community development, education, health, housing, the arts,… Continue reading Home-grown for GrantSummit 2026

The Council of Nonprofits has been responding to the rolling wave of executive orders. Their stance is one of concern; they see worsening instability for nonprofits, especially those that rely on federal grants or work in areas of civic engagement. They point out that agencies are being told to pause or rethink funding streams, tighten… Continue reading May we take your (executive) order?

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known collectively as America’s Seed Fund, provide non‑dilutive federal funding to help small businesses and startups develop innovative technologies and move them toward commercialization. Coordinated by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and funded by 11 participating federal agencies, the programs support… Continue reading SBIR and STTR Make a Return

 As part of a "deal" that reopened the federal government in mid-November, Congress set the next funding deadline for January 30, 2026. These shutdowns can disrupt federal grant schedules, freeze reimbursements, and increase community demand, so nonprofits must prepare.  Document federal support by cataloging every grant, sub-award, and contract, noting funding sources, payment cycles, reimbursement… Continue reading Shutdown 2026 – what’s your plan?

The US federal government’s transition to Simpler.Grants.gov introduces a streamlined interface designed specifically for searching funding opportunities. The platform provides a modern layout, faster filtering, and a more accessible search experience compared to the legacy system. These updates are meant to simplify the research and review of opportunity details, adjust filters, and export search results. Because… Continue reading Simpler yet?

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

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

Opportunity Zones (OZs), established by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, aim to stimulate economic growth and job creation in low-income communities by offering tax incentives to private investors. These zones comprise 8,764 census tracts across the U.S., predominantly in low-income areas. Investors can defer capital gains tax by investing in OZ funds, with… Continue reading “Opportunity” Zone