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How to Write a Grant Proposal for a Nonprofit<\/h1>\n
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If your nonprofit has a special project in mind, you might be thinking about applying for a grant<\/a> to fund it.<\/p>\r\n

Grants can be a great resource for your nonprofit to expand its outreach or go into a new research area. But the process of writing your grant proposal might seem overwhelming.<\/p>\r\n

A successful grant proposal must be persuasive, concise, and thorough. You will also need it to be compelling, so your reader keeps reading your proposal to the end.<\/p>\r\n

Grants 101<\/h2>\r\n

Grants, unlike loans, do not need to be paid back, and many of them are awarded every year. But they can be difficult to get because there are so many nonprofit <\/a>applicants.<\/p>\r\n

You should also be aware that if you need a cash infusion quickly, you will probably need to find another funding source. Grants can take some time, and they are not a sure thing.<\/p>\r\n

Seeking grants should be part of your overall fundraising plan, but you will probably not be able to sustain your nonprofit on grants alone.<\/p>\r\n

Some organizations hire grant writers, but startup<\/a> nonprofits may not be able to. If this is your first time writing a grant proposal, the following guide outlines the basics to help you write a successful one.<\/p>\r\n

Grant Writing Tips<\/h2>\r\n