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Healthcare Funding Trends During the 1st Trump Presidency
In this article, we'll delve into key healthcare policy trends from President Trump's first term and the impact on health centers.
Dondra Ward
Jan 218 min read


How to politely decline a grant award
When you receive a grant award that is lower than the amount requested, it's important to carefully consider your next steps.
Dondra Ward
Jun 3, 20242 min read


What to do if the grant amount is lower than the grant request
Why would a Grantmaker give a lower amount than we requested?
It is not uncommon for a Grantmaker to fund a fraction of your request.
Dondra Ward
Jun 3, 20244 min read


5 Reasons You Should Not Hire A Grant Writer, Consultant, or Freelancer
At SGR, we receive emails at least once a week from organizations that want to hire a grant writer agency to help them meet their revenue
Dondra Ward
May 2, 20244 min read


Is it worth it to hire a grant writer?
This article outlines the merits and challenges of hiring a grant writer to do the job.
Dondra Ward
Mar 18, 20244 min read


12 Books for Grant Writing: Beginner to Experts
When I first began, the books I read introduced me to the basics, As I progressed helped refine my skills and think about how demographics..
Dondra Ward
Mar 6, 20245 min read


How to Use Generative AI in Grant Writing
Pros of and Cons of Using Generative AI in grant writing
Sidnae Global Research
Feb 12, 20243 min read


2024 Healthcare Conferences You Should Attend
9 Healthcare Conferences in 2024Â focused on mental health, health equity, maternal-child health, rural health, and more.
Sidnae Global Research
Feb 12, 20246 min read


Giving Tuesday: Turn Visibility Into Donations
Grant Strategies to Increase Giving Tuesday Donation
Dondra Ward
Nov 14, 20234 min read


How to Find Funding for Your Mobile Health Clinic Vehicle
How to get funding for a mobile medical vehicle
Dondra Ward
Sep 5, 20234 min read


Grant for Health Centers: HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-ZQ-0062Support for Trauma-Affected Refugees (STAR)
$14,000,000 in funding for 28 refugee service providers due 10/1/23
Dondra Ward
Aug 2, 20232 min read


Grant for Health Centers: HRSA-24-069 Service Area Competition
$235,291,792 in funding for 60 health centers Due 9/18/2023
Dondra Ward
Aug 2, 20232 min read


Can a health center get a grant for Hyperbaric treatments?
Can a health center get a grant for Hyperbaric treatments?
Dondra Ward
Aug 1, 20232 min read


Do Grant Writers Manage the Grant?
The article describes the role of a Grant Manager
Dondra Ward
Jul 31, 20234 min read


15 Documents Every Nonprofit Needs to Have on Hand
When applying for grant funding, time is of the essence. In fact, it might be the most important thing you can do to ensure a successful...
Dondra Ward
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Grants for Healthcare Workers 2023: Getting Grant-ready
How to get ready for healthcare workforce grant applications.
Dondra Ward
Jun 6, 20232 min read


What every nonprofit needs to do before they start a New (Fundraising) Year
If you are a nonprofit, the beginning of a new year may bring excitement or trepidation. You are on a calendar year if you operate from...
Dondra Ward
May 23, 20233 min read


Grants for Nursing
Four Grants for Nursing Training and Hiring
Dondra Ward
May 16, 20234 min read


11 Grants for Healthcare Workers
11 grant programs that fund the healthcare workforce and nursing programs.
Dondra Ward
May 10, 20232 min read


How to improve your nonprofit's chance of getting mental health grant funding
4 Themes to improve your mental health grant.
Dondra Ward
May 9, 20235 min read
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