Q: I’d like to learn how to write grant proposals, with an eye toward doing it on a freelance basis. What’s the best and quickest way for me to learn this craft, and can you recommend any resources?

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To convince a foundation that your charity is worthy of a grant, it helps to look at your project through the eyes of the grant maker. Foundations are “looking to make a social investment with their ...

As a reviewer of 6,000 grant proposals, I have seen far too many that miss the mark and, unfortunately, are set aside. It’s a shame because these funding opportunities represent a lifeline for many ...

Applying for an NIH grant can be a daunting process. NIH grants are highly competitive and require a careful strategy in order to build a winning proposal. Applicants who have strong and innovative ...

UC San Diego researchers report that 79% of participants in the course have received grant funding as a principal ...

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