Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%). Funding technology for equitable outcomes Why should this matter to grantmakers?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Every day, nonprofit fundraisers use our in-depth data to identify prospective funders to approach and requests for proposals (RFPs) to apply for. This translates into a personalized grants prospecting experience designed to meet fundraisers unique funding needs. What do you think?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

For many nonprofits, foundation grants are a critical source of revenue supporting programs and general operations. Frequently, securing these gifts requires development professionals and grant writers to submit proposals that include project goals to be achieved by the end of the grant period. What will you do differently?

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Charity Village

MAY 16, 2024

Employment and Social Development Canada announced a Call for Proposals for the Equitable Access to Reading Program. The program will fund projects that increase the production of alternate format reading materials for persons with print disabilities.

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Charity Village

JULY 25, 2024

The Burns Memorial Fund announced a request for proposals for the Calgary Youth Employment Initiative 2024. The RFP is focused on improving employment outcomes by supporting bridging initiatives within the youth employment system in Calgary.

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Charity Village

MARCH 28, 2024

The City of Calgary launched a Call for Funding Proposals for the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) program. Established nonprofits are invited to apply for funding for a term of up to four years.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Government of Canada, through the Northern Contaminants Program, launched a call for proposals for funding to support Northerners and scientists in researching and monitoring long-range contaminants and plastic pollution in the Canadian Arctic.

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Proposal Research Program Fund 85

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. It is a Series B funding round with the latest infusion of $30 million in March 2022.

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Charity Village

JUNE 14, 2024

Employment and Social Development Canada invites organizations to apply for funding under the National AccessAbility Week call for proposals to promote accessibility and disability inclusion.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

United Way Greater Toronto invites applications for the 2024 Community Program Grant. The grant stream will fund up to 10 new evidence-based programs or initiatives addressing Housing and Homelessness or Inclusive Employment.

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Program Grant Fund Community 107

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2025

The Disruption of Traditional CRM Systems Historically, nonprofits have relied on CRM systems as the single source of truth to manage donor relationships, track contributions, manage programs, align caseworker and volunteer information, coordinate outreach efforts and marketing, and more.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the wake of last weeks news regarding the Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, many of us are trying to understand the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding on the nonprofit sector.

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Charity Village

JUNE 20, 2024

Health Canada announced a call for proposals for Stream 2 of the Oral Health Access Fund. The call for proposals focuses on access to oral health care and the prevention of oral diseases.

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Accessibility Fund Support Canada 110

sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2025

But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? Here are a few points to consider when linking your proposal to your organizations strategic plan: Map out Strategic Goals Begin by clearly identifying and outlining your nonprofit’s strategic goals and objectives.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Proposal Green Grant Summary 111

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Foundations: Relying on experienced, proven grant writers to research and write proposals. Impact investors: Soliciting program-related investments (PRIs)—loans that are often convertible to grants—from private foundations. If we don’t follow through on our rhetoric, we will fail to sustain the trust critical to securing more funding.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Nonprofits should create a detailed budget that accurately reflects the costs associated with implementing the proposed project or program.

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Grant Fund Tips Guidelines 115

Bloomerang

MARCH 31, 2025

Not all grant consulting looks the same Grant fundraising is about so much more than simply writing a proposal and hitting send. For example, an organization might reserve time on a consultants calendar to write a couple of complex or high-stakes grant proposals each year. Not all grant consultants provide the same services, though.

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Consultant Grant Proposal Template 82

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If a funder likes your Letter of Inquiry, they’ll invite you to submit more details about what you would like them to fund. Thats when youll be asked to provide detailed financial reports, budgets, and plans for executing your program and measuring your success. Never presume you’ll get funded a second or third time.

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Grant Template Children Proposal 98

Charity Village

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Every year, the Documentary Heritage Communities Program provides funding to documentary heritage organizations across the country. This helps ensure that Canada’s continuing memory is: documented preserved available to the public The call for proposals is now open – the deadline is January 11, 2024.

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Candid

JUNE 14, 2023

Grant proposals take a lot of work. And nobody wants to see their proposal get discarded by a funder for something that could have been easily fixed. So, we asked you on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook: What red flags do funders look out for when reading a grant proposal? Did we miss a red flag? If so, you’re not alone.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It’s also your chance as a foundation to see if this organization is a good fit for your program. Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. Has this organization run similar programs in the past, with similar budgets, focus area, and geography?

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

As senior manager of impact at the Maverick Collective by PSI, I tell potential donors that my role is to align their passions with work that is strategic and meaningfulnot to create programs simply to secure funding. For example, imagine a donor proposes a health intervention that we know wont be effective.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2021

Demonstrating credibility is one of the most important factors in a grant proposal. You may be surprised to learn that the budget in your proposal plays an important role in illustrating your organization’s credibility. Many funders look at your budget first, even before they read the narrative of your proposal. Good luck!

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

It seems like you have to answer the same questions over and over in every grant proposal. And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! Transcript: Writing grant proposals is a time-intensive process, and it can often feel repetitive.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

The competition is open to organizations and collaborations working in any field, anywhere in the world, according to Chris Cardona, MacArthur’s managing director, discovery, exploration, and programs. Proposals must identify a problem and offer a solution that promises significant and durable change. The $640 million was nearly 2.56

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

That data makes its way into various products and services to help: nonprofits find funding; researchers, advocates, and journalists derive insights into what is happening in the sector; and all types of funders to make funding decisions. program support, general support, advocacy); transaction type (e.g.,

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In Canada, there are many grants and funding opportunities open to nonprofit organizations and growing businesses. Some are specifically designed to support hiring or skills training, while others are geared toward social development programs or innovative research projects.

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Most of the comments from respondents who didn’t know indicated they doubted they’ve received AI-generated proposals but there was no way to know for sure. One funder wrote, “Program Officers have received some applications they suspect were created with AI, but no applicants have explicitly stated it.”

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to struggle with securing funding despite the strength of their programs. But what do funders want to see, and how can you convey program impact in a compelling way? A proposal focused on program impact includes: Need: What need does your program serve?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

Many organizations face resistance to change and rigid structures , rooted in a culture of adhering to traditional methods and relying on outdated processes, such as specific research methods, requests for proposals (RFPs), and typicaland at times wastefulprogram design. This rigidity fosters resistance to innovation.

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Grantseekers look to grantmaking organizations to demonstrate their commitment to fairness before applying for funding. The form should be as concise as possible, and the effort required to complete it should be proportionate to the amount of potential funding. Offer additional support. Implement anonymized reviews.

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Charity Village

MARCH 6, 2024

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada launched a call for proposals under the Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations for projects to protect and empower Canadian consumers.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofits growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are. Show the impact you’ll be able to make with the funding. Once funded, keep the funder informed, not just with the mandatory reports, but also by emails or phone calls. Excite the funder.

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