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For Nonprofits
You're working hard and still losing grants.
The problem usually isn't your mission. It's your readiness. We help you identify the gap between where your organization is and where funders need you to be, so you can compete for the funding your community deserves.
Take the Grant Readiness AssessmentFor Government Agencies
Federal funding is complex. Your strategy shouldn't be guesswork.
From grant strategy and systems to skills-building and NICRA, we work with local and regional governments navigating competitive federal funding landscapes. We bring the technical depth your agency needs.
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Why Organizations Lose Grants
Most organizations that lose competitive grants don't lose because their work isn't strong. They lose because they weren't ready when the opportunity arrived, and readiness isn't something you build in the weeks before a deadline.
Grant readiness is an organizational state, not a document you produce at the last minute.
It means your financials are audit-ready. Your data tells a compelling story. Your systems can track and report on federal dollars. Your team understands how to operate within a compliance framework. When those things are in place, you compete differently.
The Grant Project was built on one belief: strategy and systems win grants, not heroic effort at the deadline. If your organization is ready to compete, we can help you win. If you're not sure where you stand, the readiness assessment is the place to start.
Start with the foundation.
Two comprehensive guides built on decades of grant strategy work. No email gate. No upsell. The technical depth your organization needs to compete.
Grant Readiness for Government Agencies
A complete framework for local and regional governments preparing to compete for federal funding. Systems, compliance, and strategic positioning.
- What readiness actually means
- SAM.gov and registrations
- Federal compliance posture
- Building internal capacity
The Complete Guide to NICRA
Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements explained. What they are, who needs one, and how to position your organization for the right rate.
- What a NICRA actually is
- De minimis vs. negotiated
- Indirect cost calculation
- 2 CFR 200 alignment
The 2026 2 CFR 200 Proposed Rule: What Nonprofits and Local Governments Need to Know
OMB just proposed the biggest change to federal grant rules since 2013. Here's what it means for nonprofits and local governments, and what to do before the July 13, 2026 comment deadline. ...more
Grant Compliance
May 29, 2026•4 min read
The Four Dimensions of Grant Capacity: A Framework for Building Capability That Lasts
Grant capacity is not one thing. It is systems, knowledge, skills, and financial infrastructure working together. Here is how local governments and nonprofits build all four so capability outlasts any... ...more
Capacity Building
May 04, 2026•3 min read
When One Person Holds All the Grants: The Single Point of Failure Hiding in Your Organization
If one staff member were out for a month, would your grant reporting stall? Learn why concentrated grant knowledge is the most common capacity risk for local governments and nonprofits, and how to fix... ...more
Capacity Building
March 10, 2026•4 min read
About The Grant Project
Built on one belief.
The Grant Project was founded on the belief that local governments and nonprofits doing meaningful work in their communities deserve the resources and expertise to secure funding for that work. Working at the intersection of grant strategy and federal compliance, TGP helps local governments and nonprofits build the organizational foundation for sustainable grant funding through grant readiness, strategy, compliance, funding strategy, and capacity building. With more than two decades of experience and $1.25 billion in competitive grants secured across both sectors, TGP equips organizations to compete for and manage federal funding with confidence.
Learn More About The Grant ProjectFind out where you stand.
Take the free Grant Readiness Assessment and get your score in minutes. No pitch. Just clarity.
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