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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


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


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


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


Where Can Nonprofits find substance abuse grants?
A list of 11 federal Grantmakers funding substance abuse services
Dondra Ward
May 2, 20234 min read


Substance Use Grants for Nonprofits 2023
A list of 24 grant programs that fund substance abuse services.
Dondra Ward
May 2, 20232 min read


Why Was Your Grant Rejected?
Expert advice on what to do the next time a grant you thought you would get is rejected.
Dondra Ward
Apr 21, 20232 min read


How do you show sustainability in a grant proposal?
Three things to include that show grant sustainability in a proposal.
Dondra Ward
Mar 20, 20233 min read


What is a grant application?
Learn about the common forms of a grant application: LOI, case statement, and grant proposal.
Dondra Ward
Jan 11, 20233 min read


Grant for Health Equity: CDC-RFA-DP-23-0020A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity
5-year cooperative agreement for healthcare and public health organizations to prevent and delay Type 2 diabetes and address health equity
Dondra Ward
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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