Happy New Year!  Spring grant season is descending upon us, so I thought I would post about the budget, which can be the most critical and sometimes time-consuming part of your grant application. There are many things to remember or consider when putting your budget together. If you don’t think it through, you will not…

Hello friends, One of the lessons that I have had to learn about writing is that it takes practice. Not just practice in the type of writing that you usually do, for me, grants/programs/proposals, et cetera, but in other genres. Now, if you know me, I score very low on the “fun” personality traits. I’m…

Hello friends, I trust that everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday. We are running full tilt into the Christmas holiday, so remember to be kind and stay hydrated. 😊 I have a reader request for this post, and since we love suggestions, I will answer that request. The request was for more detailed information on…

Hello! I hope everyone rested well over the weekend and is ready for a short work week and much-needed family time. Let’s not forget this kicks off that Thanksgiving is the Olympics for the world’s superior and overlooked culinary experts- the home cooks. We all know that some family members could have Michelin stars pinned…

Hello friends, Question of the day:  How do you know what kind of grant you need? The Answer: It’s complicated The short answer is that it depends on the kind of project that you are trying to complete. I know…that’s the opposite of helpful; just stay with me here.  In my opinion, it is easier…

In my previous post, I stressed the importance of reading carefully when writing grants. The Narrative portion of the grant is where you tell the story of your project. This breaks down the who, what, where, when, and how.  Here are some questions you should ask yourself as you assemble your application. 1. What are you…

           Hello, Wordy Friends. I thought we would chat today about the importance of reading. Now, in my world, reading is a top-tier way to spend a day. However, there are some benefits to reading, and when it comes to grant writing, it’s an absolute must. So, just as a general observation, those who…

Where do I start? Bonjour!! I thought I would start at the beginning for those new to the concept of grant writing. Many organizations have said over the years of grant writing, “Anyone can write a grant.”  While it is true that you physically can write a grant, not everyone has the skill or vision for…

Hi there! As you might have noticed, this is a new blog, but I am super excited to have started to share what I know about writing grants for non-profits. It also contains thoughts about writing, reading, and words in general. I could do a long intro post, BUT that isn’t why you are here.…