Register for the HHS Grants Management Conference on January 9, 2018
If you are a grant professional with the federal government, or if you are involved in the grant-making process, then this conference is for you. With the focus of “Pathways to Grant Success,” this...
View Article4 (More) Key Competencies for Grant Professionals
In October we shared 5 Key Competencies for Aspiring Federal Grants Management Pros based on the U.S. Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Council’s Financial Assistance Management Career Roadmap. Today, we...
View ArticleDemystifying Funding Opportunity Announcements on Grants.gov—Grant Writing...
It is easy to be intimidated when you first encounter a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on Grants.gov. There are the four tabs of content. The technical language culled from industry and...
View ArticleThe Grants Community | #GrantChat Highlights Part 1
As our blog name suggests, we are all about connecting and supporting the federal grants community. On May 1st, we had a great time during the weekly #GrantChat on Twitter. In the #GrantChat Highlights...
View ArticleNew Hire to a University – The Beginning of Susan’s Applicant Story
You’ve probably been in Susan’s circumstance at some point in your career. You’re starting a new job, and it has something to do with grants but don’t know exactly what that means. Now you need to...
View ArticleGrant Writing Basics: How to Start Working on Future Funding Opportunities
As with many projects in life, it is best to begin your planning and writing as early as you can. When applying for federal grants, the OMB Uniform Guidance sets forth a 30 to 60 day range for federal...
View ArticleUser Story: Designing a Strategy for Finding Federal Grants
Over the last few weeks, we have begun featuring user scenarios from across the Grants.gov user experience. Click the User Story tag for all the posts in the series. Now that Susan is up to speed on...
View ArticleGrant Writing Basics: Understand the Funder before Writing
Whether you are writing an email, blog post, or lengthy proposal, you need to consider the question, “Who is my audience?” In the grants world, your audience will usually be the agency awarding funds...
View ArticleUser Story: Applying for Federal Grants When Internet Connectivity Is Limited
Grants.gov has long been attentive to the needs of applicants like Leo. One of the key benefits of the Grants.gov Workspace platform is that it can serve a range of applicant needs, including those...
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Tips for Proofreading Your Next Grant Application
Developing a proofreading strategy can greatly improve the quality of your federal grant application. Here are some tips from grant-making offices across the government that you can use for developing...
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