--- title: Grant Writing description: Grant writing is the process of researching, drafting, and submitting proposals to secure funding from institutions, foundations, or governments. You will understand how to structure a proposal, align with funder priorities, and present a compelling case for financial support. category: business-entrepreneurship subcategory: nonprofit-management difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced url: /subject/grant-writing --- # Grant Writing Grant writing is the process of researching, drafting, and submitting proposals to secure funding from institutions, foundations, or governments. You will understand how to structure a proposal, align with funder priorities, and present a compelling case for financial support. ## Available Resources 2 Books • 3 Websites ## Websites ### 1. Instrumentl A subscription platform that matches nonprofits to foundation and government funders using IRS 990 data, with deadline tracking and reporting tools. Its free guide library covers proposal structure, budgets, and funder research written by working grant professionals. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.instrumentl.com/ **Tags:** grant-writing, nonprofit, fundraising, grant-research, funding ### 2. grantwatch.com GrantWatch is a comprehensive, searchable directory of grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and corporations, featuring current listings, deadlines, and eligibility details. It also offers grant-writing resources, tips, and guides to help applicants prepare proposals. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://grantwatch.com **Tags:** websites, social-services, nonprofit-management ### 3. grants.gov Grants.gov is the U.S. federal government's central portal for finding and applying for grant opportunities. It provides a searchable database of federal funding notices, downloadable application packages and forms, and guidance to help grant writers prepare and submit proposals. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://grants.gov **Tags:** websites, social-services, nonprofit-management ## Podcasts ### 1. The Grant Writing Podcast **Author:** Meredith Noble, Alex Lustig This podcast was created for those of you trying to answer this question: how do I build my career to have a bigger impact on my community, allow more time and geographic freedom, AND make money to support me and my family? Meredith Noble and Alex Lustig, co-founders and besties, break down these important questions in a way that is inspiring, and at times, a bit woo-woo! These scrappy little 5 foot nothin’s are disrupting the old school world of grant writing. Whether you are interested in grant writing or not, you are sure to find the show your magical st... **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Language:** en | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://the-unicorn-living-podcast.simplecast.com **Tags:** grant-writing, nonprofit, fundraising, freelancing, proposal-writing ## Books ### 1. Grant Writing for Dummies **Author:** Beverly A. Browning A step-by-step guide to the full proposal cycle: finding funders, reading solicitations, writing need statements and program narratives, and building budgets. Readers finish able to draft and submit a complete federal or foundation application. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119280125?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, social-services, nonprofit-management ### 2. The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need **Author:** Ellen Karsh, Arlen Sue Fox Written by a former government grants administrator and a nonprofit fundraiser, this manual walks through each proposal section with annotated examples and reviewer commentary. Readers learn how funders score applications and how to write to those criteria. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0786711752?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, social-services, nonprofit-management --- *This content is part of Dantes.io - Your Treasure Map to Knowledge* *Curated by humans at Dantes.io. Personal study use welcome; republishing this curation requires permission (team@dantes.io).* View this page online: https://dantes.io/subject/grant-writing