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Find a list of the best grant websites for nonprofits who want to find and win grant funding. We'll show you what the best features are, how to evaluate them, and which ones to use based on your particular use case.

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A Nonprofit's Guide To Grant Prospect Research

Streamline your nonprofit's process for grant prospect research with our comprehensive guide. We share helpful tips and leverage Instrumentl's powerful platform to demonstrate how you can boost your fundraising efforts and success rates.

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Stephanie Paul Morrow

2/22/25

How Much Money Can I Ask This Foundation For? How To Determine The Size of A Grant Request

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How Much Money Can I Ask This Foundation For? How To Determine The Size of A Grant Request

Knowing how much to ask for in a grant can be stressful. This post explores 3 factors to ask when figuring out how much to ask for. We'll dig into tools you can use starting today to know exactly what you should ask for in your next grant application.

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How to Write a General Operating Grant Proposal in 2025

In this post, we'll dig into what general operating support is, give you tips to write an effective general operating grant proposal, and leave you with clear examples of general operating support grant proposals.

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Grant Ethics & Compliance

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2025 Federal Grants Just Changed—Here’s What You Need to Know

Federal funding policies have changed. Nonprofits need to understand how these changes will impact funding and what steps they should take now. This article answers pressing questions, provides next steps, and shares how Instrumentl can help.

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Is GrantWatch Worth It?

If you’re looking to optimize your grant proposal process, you might have considered signing up for one of these platforms. And one of the names you might have seen suggested is GrantWatch. But is GrantWatch really worth it?

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General Operating Grants: How to Find Them Fast

General operating grants can truly make a difference in helping nonprofits thrive. Here are some of the best ways you can find them.

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Best Grant Writing Courses

Wondering whether or not you could benefit from a grant writing course? Check out these grant writing courses we've reviewed for inspiration of places to go to level up your grant writing education.

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Karen Lee

1/23/25

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The Best Grants Websites of 2025

A Nonprofit's Guide To Grant Prospect Research

How Much Money Can I Ask This Foundation For? How To Determine The Size of A Grant Request

How to Write a General Operating Grant Proposal in 2025

2025 Federal Grants Just Changed—Here’s What You Need to Know

Is GrantWatch Worth It?

General Operating Grants: How to Find Them Fast

Best Grant Writing Courses

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