Blog Archive
Every article we have published, in date order — newest first. Click any title to read the full post.
October 8, 2026grant findingHow to Find International Grants: A Guide to EU, UK, and Global Funding
Master the art of global grant discovery. Learn how to navigate EU, UK, and international funding databases to secure capital for your nonprofit or business.
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October 8, 2026grant writingAI Grant Writing Tools: How to Boost Efficiency Without Losing Human Touch
Discover how AI grant writing tools can accelerate your proposal process while maintaining the essential human judgment required to win funding in 2026.
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October 8, 2026health equityRobert Wood Johnson Foundation Grants: A Guide to Winning Health Equity Funding
Master the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) grant process. Learn about their health equity priorities, application stages, and strategies to secure funding.
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October 8, 2026budget financeGrant Budget Variance Analysis: Tracking Spend vs. Plan for Compliance
Master grant budget variance analysis to track actual spending against your plan. Ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and maintain funder trust with accurate reporting.
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October 8, 2026complianceSubrecipient Monitoring Compliance: A Guide for Grant Recipients
Master subrecipient monitoring compliance with our guide on risk assessment, subaward agreements, and reporting requirements under 2 CFR Part 200 regulations.
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October 8, 2026grant writingHow to Write a Grant Executive Summary: The One Page That Gets You Funded
Master the art of the grant executive summary. Learn how to write a concise, persuasive one-page overview that hooks reviewers and secures your proposal's success.
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October 8, 2026advanced strategiesMastering Matching Grants and Challenge Grants: A Strategic Guide
Learn how to structure campaigns to unlock matching and challenge grants. Discover the difference between private fundraising matches and federal cost-sharing.
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October 8, 2026funder researchCorporate Foundation Grants: How Company Giving Programs Work
Learn how corporate foundation grants and giving programs function, the differences between them, and how to secure funding for your nonprofit organization.
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October 8, 2026post awardGrant Reporting Best Practices: How to Retain Funders and Ensure Success
Master grant reporting best practices to build funder trust. Learn how to align financial and narrative reports with compliance standards to secure future funding.
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October 8, 2026grant writingHow to Write Grant Objectives: A Guide to SMART Goals and Outcomes
Master how to write grant objectives using the SMART framework. Learn to craft measurable, time-bound outcomes that secure funding for your nonprofit or business.
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October 8, 2026grant findingCapacity Building Grants: A Guide to Strengthening Your Nonprofit
Learn how capacity building grants provide essential funding for infrastructure, leadership, and operations to ensure your nonprofit's long-term sustainability.
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October 8, 2026grant findingGrant Readiness Checklist: What to Prepare Before Your First Application
Master your grant readiness checklist. Learn the essential documents, compliance steps, and organizational habits needed to win funding before you apply.
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October 8, 2026advanced strategiesMoves Management for Grant Funders: A Guide to Long-Term Success
Master moves management for grant fundraisers to transform one-time applicants into long-term partners through systematic cultivation and strategic engagement.
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October 8, 2026advanced strategiesMastering the Grant Rejection Debrief: A Guide to Resubmission Success
Turn grant rejections into funding wins. Learn how to conduct a professional grant rejection debrief, decode reviewer feedback, and optimize your resubmission.
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October 8, 2026grant writingHow to Build a Logic Model for Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to build a logic model for grants by mapping inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes to create a clear, funder-ready program framework.
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October 8, 2026grant writingHow to Write a Grant Sustainability Plan: A Complete Guide
Learn how to create a compelling grant sustainability plan that proves your program's long-term viability to funders and secures more funding for your mission.
Grant Search US· Content Team- September 15, 2026funder research
Reading the Funder's Mind: How to Decode a 990 and Predict What They'll Fund
The single most expensive mistake in grant writing is spending 40 hours on a proposal for a funder who was never going to fund you. Every foundation files a public tax return that tells you exactly what they fund, how much they give, and who they've funded before. Almost nobody reads it. This post changes that.
President, Grant Search US· President, Grant Search US - September 1, 2026budget finance
The September Reset: Your Fall Grant Strategy and Budget Blueprint
September is the month that separates organizations that win grants from organizations that chase them. The federal fiscal year ends September 30. Foundation boards meet in October. If you wait until October to plan, you're already behind. This is your two-part blueprint: which grants to pursue, and the budget that actually wins them.
President, Grant Search US· President, Grant Search US - August 25, 2026case study
8 Days to Deadline: How a Rural Health Clinic Won $420K from HRSA
A rural community health clinic in the Pacific Northwest had 8 days before the HRSA deadline. Using the AI Final Rewrite tool, they restructured their entire narrative around the funder's stated priorities and won $420,000.
Grant Search US Editorial Team· Case Study Series - August 20, 2026case study
From Rejection to Award: How a Community Arts Nonprofit Won on the Third Attempt
A community arts nonprofit in the Northeast was rejected twice by the National Endowment for the Arts. After using the AI eligibility checker to identify a missing sustainability plan, they won $75,000 on their third attempt.
Grant Search US Editorial Team· Case Study Series - August 18, 2026grant writing
Is It Worth It? I Throw in the Towel!
The raw, unfiltered truth about the breaking points every grant writer hits — and the moment I almost quit for good. Then I found the tools that changed everything.
· President, Grant Search US - August 15, 2026case study
How a 2-Person Nonprofit Won a $180K NSF Grant in 4 Hours
A two-person STEM education nonprofit with zero grant writing experience used AI eligibility checking, the Expert Review Panel, and the Budget Builder to win a $180,000 National Science Foundation grant — expanding their coding bootcamp to 4 new schools.
Grant Search US Editorial Team· Case Study Series - August 12, 2026compliance
Grant Compliance Requirements: A Guide to 2 CFR 200 & Single Audits
Master grant compliance requirements. Learn how 2 CFR 200, internal controls, and Single Audit thresholds impact your nonprofit or small business federal funding.
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August 10, 2026post awardFollow Through — I Won the Grant, Now What?!
Winning the grant is the starting line, not the finish. Here is the step-by-step playbook for what to do the moment the award letter arrives — the tools, the dos and don'ts, and the reporting that keeps funders sending you money for years.
Grant Search US Team· Grant Search US Editorial Desk- August 5, 2026post award
Post-Award Grant Management: Compliance, Reporting & Stewardship Guide
Master post-award grant management. Learn step-by-step strategies for 2 CFR 200 compliance, accurate financial reporting, closeout, and funder stewardship.
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August 2, 2026grant writingWho Is the Best Grant Writing Company? An Expert Grant Writer Reviews the Top 10 Online Grant Platforms
After over a decade and hundreds of thousands in funded awards, we reviewed every major online grant company side by side. Here is the honest pros-and-cons breakdown and why Grant Search US comes out on top.
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August 1, 2026grant findingHow to Capitalize on Free Grant Resources (Without Spending a Dime First)
Aren't you a subscription app? Yes and no. We offer free monthly credits, a suite of free tools, and a Learning Hub full of curated YouTube walkthroughs — here's how motivated individuals, companies, and organizations can get started without spending a dime.
Grant Search US President· President, Grant Search US- July 28, 2026funder research
How to Research Funders: Master 990 Forms and Fit Analysis
Learn how to research funders using IRS Form 990 data, past giving history, and systematic fit analysis to target high-probability grants and win more funding.
Grant Search US· Content Team - July 14, 2026grant writing
Grant Proposal Narrative Structure: Needs, Goals, Methods & Impact
Master the grant proposal narrative structure. Learn how to craft a compelling needs statement, SMART goals, sound methods, and measurable evaluation plans.
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July 1, 2026grant findingHow to Find, Search, and Apply for a Government Grant
A complete, plain-English walkthrough of the entire government grant lifecycle — understanding the landscape, confirming eligibility, finding the right opportunity, reading the NOFO, building a competitive proposal, and submitting it correctly.
Grant Search US President· President, Grant Search US- June 28, 2026grant finding
Foundation Grants vs Government Grants: Pros, Cons, and Choice
Compare foundation grants vs government grants: explore pros, cons, compliance rules, review timelines, and how to choose the right funding for your organization.
Grant Search US· Content Team - June 14, 2026advanced strategies
Grant Deadlines Calendar Strategy: Plan a Year of Submissions
Build a grant deadlines calendar strategy that aligns research, writing, budgets, approvals, and compliance tasks for stronger year-round submissions.
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June 1, 2026grant writingGrant Writing for Beginners: Your Complete Guide to Getting Started
New to grant writing? This beginner's guide breaks down what grants are, who qualifies, and the exact steps to write your first winning application — no experience required.
Grant Search US President· President, Grant Search US- May 28, 2026budget finance
How to Write a Grant Budget: Line Items, Indirect Costs & Justifications
Master how to write a grant budget with this line-by-line guide covering allowable costs, 2 CFR 200 rules, indirect rates, and budget justifications.
Grant Search US· Content Team - May 14, 2026grant writing
Grant Writing Tips for Beginners: Avoid Costly Proposal Mistakes
Master grant writing tips for beginners. Discover common application mistakes, budget compliance rules, narrative pitfalls, and proven ways to avoid them.
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May 1, 2026advanced strategiesBecoming a Grant Writer: The Challenges, Victories, and a Day in the Life
What's it really like to be a grant writer? From the daily grind to the thrill of a 'yes' — and how to turn grant writing into your own business.
Grant Search US President· President, Grant Search US- April 28, 2026grant finding
Federal Grants for Small Business: SBIR, STTR & Agency Funding Guide
Discover how federal grants for small business work, focusing on SBIR/STTR non-dilutive R&D programs, agency opportunities, eligibility, and how to apply.
Grant Search US· Content Team - April 14, 2026grant finding
How to Find Grants for Nonprofits: Step-by-Step Discovery
Master how to find grants for nonprofits with this step-by-step discovery guide covering federal portals, IRS Form 990 research, eligibility, and tracking.
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April 1, 2026grant findingSmall Nonprofits, Big Opportunities: Winning Local and Niche Grants
New or small nonprofits often overlook the local grants built for them. Here's how to find and win niche community funding — where competition is lowest and impact is highest.
Grant Search US President· President, Grant Search US- March 28, 2026post award
Impact Measurement for Grants: A Guide to Metrics and Storytelling
Master impact measurement for grants. Learn how to track KPIs, collect data, and tell compelling stories that secure future funding and ensure compliance.
Grant Search US· Content Team - March 14, 2026compliance
Grant Audit Preparation: A Guide to Compliance and Single Audits
Master grant audit preparation with our guide on 2 CFR Part 200 compliance, documentation best practices, and how to avoid common single audit findings.
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March 1, 2026grant findingResearch Institutions & Universities: Why Organized Grant Strategy Is Critical
For universities, research centers, and large operations, winning grants isn't about effort — it's about organization. Here's why a coordinated strategy outperforms scattered submissions every time.
Grant Search US President· President, Grant Search US- February 14, 2026funder research
Community Foundation Grants: A Guide to Local Funding and DAFs
Learn how to secure community foundation grants and tap into donor-advised funds. This guide covers finding local funders, building relationships, and winning.
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February 1, 2026advanced strategiesTeam and Enterprise Plans for Schools, Universities, and Research Institutions
Why schools, universities, research institutions, hospitals, and large organizations move to our Team and Enterprise plans — and the ten specific places we beat the other platforms you have looked at.
Grant Search US President· President, Grant Search US- January 28, 2026grant writing
Grant Sustainability Plan: How to Prove Your Program’s Longevity
Master the grant sustainability plan. Learn to prove to funders that your nonprofit or business program will survive and thrive after the grant ends.
Grant Search US· Content Team - January 15, 2026grant finding
Research Grants for Academic Projects: NSF, NIH, and Foundation Pathways
Master the landscape of research grants for academic projects. Learn how to navigate NSF, NIH, and private foundation pathways to secure funding for your research.
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January 1, 2026grant findingWhy We Built a Grant Search Engine That Reaches Almost Every Country on Earth
How we built a grant search engine that reaches hundreds of thousands of funding opportunities from nearly every country with an active grant-making sector — and the ten specific places we beat the other platforms you have looked at.
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Find Grants by Category & State
Browse funding opportunities for specific causes and locations — our most popular grant search pages.