Resources
It’s All About Grants seeks to support grant writers and managers. It offers a curated collection of tools, templates, and guides that streamline the grant process and help you succeed.
Premium Resources are listed first by type, free resources are at the bottom of the page!
Pre-Writing Resources
Equip yourself with essential tools and insights to kickstart your grant writing journey. From where to find grants to planning guides, these resources lay the groundwork for a successful proposal.
Grant Research and Sources Guide Bundle
Bundle of Evidence Based Programs Guide, Guide to Data Sources by Grant Topic, Private Grantmaking Foundation Guide, and Required Corporate Giving by State.
Private Grantmaking Foundation Guide
Quickly find private foundations that align with your mission using our state-by-state directory. This 114 page digital guide saves you time, target funders, and secure more grant opportunities to support your work.
Required Corporate Giving by State
This 146 page guide provides a state-by-state breakdown of mandatory corporate giving programs. Save time researching, and maximize your corporate support opportunities with this valuable resource
Data Sources by Topic
Find the right data fast with this topic-specific resource guide.
Quickly access reliable data sources to strengthen your grant proposals. Organized by topic, this guide saves time and ensures you’re using credible information to support your funding requests.
Evidence Based Programs Guide
Comprehensive list of evidence-based program directories across various sectors. Evidence based programming helps you implement or adapt effective programs, strengthen your grant proposals, and increase your chances of funding success by showcasing proven results.
Writing Resources
Our quick guides provide simple to follow instructions to draft your own grant section as well as expert advice and examples.
Grant Writer Guides Bundle
Bundle of Grant Writers guides, includes scopes of work, logic models, needs statements, and evaluation sections.
Quick Guide to a Compelling Needs Statement
Elevate your grant proposals with our Quick Guide to Drafting Compelling Needs Statements, learn to define problems, provide data, and showcase solutions that capture funders’ attention and drive funding success!
Quick Guide to using Logic Models
Turn ideas into action with our Quick Guide to Logic Models, simplify program planning, track outcomes, and show funders exactly how your project creates impact. Clarity leads to funding success
Crafting Scopes of Work Guide
Guide to Crafting Scopes of Work walks you through how to clearly define deliverables, timelines, and expectations to improve grant proposals, secure contracts, and ensure project success from start to finish.
Program Evaluation Writing Guide
Boost your grant success with our Writing a Program Evaluation Guide, learn to design, measure, and present impactful outcomes that funders love.
Management Resources
This section provides essential tools, guidelines, and best practices for effective grant management. Whether you’re overseeing multiple grants or ensuring compliance, our resources offer practical advice, templates, and strategies to help you manage funds efficiently and meet reporting requirements. These resource are not intended to replace legal advice or to be used without due diligence of ensuring they align with your specific funding sources and applicable laws.
Grant Policy Template Bundle
Streamline compliance and safeguard your grants with the Grant Policy Template Bundle! Includes Grant Management, Compliance, Risk, Financial, and Record Retention Policies to ensure accountability, transparency, and successful grant outcomes
Procurement Guidelines and Thresholds
Includes federal and state procurement thresholds and a step-by-step procurement checklist to streamline purchases, ensure transparency, and avoid costly errors.
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An essential starting point for individuals seeking grants from state entities. It offers practical approaches to locating state-specific grants across a variety of sectors, including education, health, arts, community development, and more. Whether you’re new to grant seeking or looking to expand your funding sources, this guide provides the foundational knowledge you need to navigate state funding opportunities effectively.
Applying for 501(c) tax-exempt status is a crucial step for nonprofits seeking to operate legally and attract tax-deductible donations. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to the application process, including relevant websites and resources.
A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is a distinctive alphanumeric code assigned to entities (such as businesses, nonprofits, or government agencies) by the federal government to uniquely identify them during transactions and interactions with federal agencies. Having a UEI is a mandatory requirement for organizations to register in the System for Award Management (SAM), which is necessary to apply for and receive federal funds. These are instructions for obtaining a UEI.
The Mission-Driven Grant Worksheet ensures that grant proposals align with the mission by asking critical questions, such as whether the project advances the mission, serves the intended population, aligns with long-term goals, and achieves expected outcomes
The US Census Data Tool Cheat Sheet provides a concise guide for using data.census.gov. It covers basic and advanced search techniques, navigation of results, understanding geographic filters, accessing specific datasets like the American Community Survey, and tips for efficient data retrieval. It also includes resources for help and support.
The document is a CFR 200 Compliance Checklist for Grant Management, outlining essential steps for complying with the federal regulations under 2 CFR Part 200. It includes guidelines for maintaining financial records, internal controls, grant reporting, procurement procedures, audit requirements, cost principles, and administrative standards. This resource is designed to help organizations effectively manage their grants and maintain compliance with federal standards.
The document is a Grant Audit Preparation Checklist designed to guide organizations through the steps required for a successful grant audit. It covers key areas such as understanding the audit scope, organizing financial records, reviewing grant documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing for interviews with auditors.
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