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Many seasoned grant professionals fell into the profession by accident and learned on the job. Thankfully, today at least one major research university now has an entire division within the English Department called Business & Technical Writing that is expressly devoted to the types of professional writing that prepare students for future careers. As only… Continue reading The Next Generation of Grant Professionals

Much has been written about Project 2025 but not enough on its potential impact on federal grants. Approximately two-thirds of the various Executive Orders issued so far during the second Trump administration have been lifted almost directly from this document. In an effort to better understand how the recommendations in the document will affect various… Continue reading Project 2025

Events are unfolding rapidly and we're receiving conflicting information from federal agencies. The two best resources we've found are: From the National Council of Nonprofits - https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/documents/2025/chart-executive-orders.pdf From the Government Finance Officers Association - https://www.gfoa.org/federal-funds-omb-memo-updates Both sites are updated regularly and contain the most reliable information we've seen. Despite a federal court suspending the freeze… Continue reading Federal Grant Chaos

In 2023, the US Department of Commerce invested $1B in the American economy via grants. Yes, that is BILLION with a “B”. Investments focused on research development, manufacturing, education, and digital infrastructure. These investments focused on both urban and rural environments but with heavy emphasis on rural investment. How do federal grants better the US… Continue reading Economic Investment via Grants

by Adam Ruben, Ph.D. 'Twas the night before grant deadline, 7:15.Many creatures were stirring, thanks to caffeine.The comments accepted, the references done,In hopes someone might fund my first R01. I wrote like a showman. My prose was terrific.My font was New Roman. My aims were specific.I showed prior data and new innovation—I even nailed my… Continue reading ‘Twas the night before grant deadline

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, RFP’s, reports, guidelines, etc. As the year comes to a close (and what a year it's… Continue reading 2024 Reading Roundup

The Public Humanities Projects program supports projects that bring the ideas of the humanities to life for general audiences through public programming. Projects must engage humanities scholarship to analyze significant themes in disciplines such as history, literature, ethics, and art history. Awards support projects that are intended to reach broad and diverse public audiences in… Continue reading Funding for Public Humanities Projects Available From NEH

DOVER, Del. (October 28, 2024)—The Delaware Forest Service is offering $910K in funding for local communities through four grants launching on November 1, 2024. While the application period for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Sub-Grant for Disadvantaged Communities is already open, three more grants will become available. Delaware Forest Service’s Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator Taryn… Continue reading Delaware Forest Service Offering Grants for Small Communities

Starting the needs assessment process before the release of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) grant is crucial for ensuring that the funding addresses the most pressing needs of students, families, and communities. By conducting a thorough needs assessment in advance, schools and community organizations can identify specific gaps in services, prioritize interventions, and… Continue reading Start your Needs Assessment – Yesterday!