Grant Strategy

The Grant Project

The Grant Project Library

Working at the intersection of
grant strategy and federal compliance.

The Grant Project helps local governments and nonprofits build the organizational foundation for sustainable grant funding. Every resource here connects to the systems, strategy, and compliance work that actually moves organizations forward.

$1.25B

In competitive grants secured

20+

Years of federal grant expertise

175+

Clients served across the U.S. and territories

2 CFR 200

Federal compliance and NICRA specialists

Grant Readiness Hub

Not sure where your organization actually stands?

Get free access to the tools The Grant Project uses to assess and build grant readiness for local governments and nonprofits across the country.

10 interactive worksheets Real-world examples built for local governments and nonprofits. Save your work, print as a PDF, and reuse as your organization grows.
4 Financial Fundamentals guides Understand what accounting systems are, why they matter, and how they affect your grant competitiveness.
The proven pathway The same framework behind $1.25 billion in competitive grants secured for clients across the US.

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Local governments and nonprofits building real grant readiness, one step at a time.

The TGP Grant System: Five Pillars, One Framework for Sustainable Funding

Published on: 11/03/2025

Grant readiness, grant strategy, compliance, funding strategy, and capacity building for local governments and nonprofits. The TGP Grant System is the framework behind $1.25 billion in competitive grants secured.

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Adapting To Major Federal Funding Changes: Building Flexible Grant Strategies for 2025 and Beyond

Published on: 06/26/2025

The federal funding landscape has shifted dramatically, and if you're feeling like the rules keep changing mid-game, you're not alone. Between executive orders, new oversight requirements, and ongoing government disruptions, organizations across the country, nonprofits and local governments alike, are scrambling to adapt their grant strategies.

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7 Mistakes With Your Grant Strategy (and How to Fix Them in 90 Days)

Published on: 05/13/2025

The grant funding landscape in 2025 is more competitive than ever. Federal agencies are tightening requirements, private foundations are scrutinizing impact metrics more closely, and organizations across all sectors are vying for the same pool of resources. Whether you're leading a nonprofit serving vulnerable populations or managing a municipal department seeking infrastructure funding, strategic missteps in your grant approach can cost you millions in potential revenue.

Grant Strategy