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Everything here is built around one goal: helping your organization become grant-ready. Explore the five pillars of grant readiness, read the in-depth guides, and take the readiness assessment when you are ready to see where you stand.
The Five Pillars of Grant Readiness
Start with the framework
Grant readiness is built on five pillars. Each has its own in-depth guide. Read them in order to understand the full framework, or jump to the pillar your organization needs most right now.
Blog and Podcast
Go deeper by topic
New articles and podcast episodes, organized by pillar. The latest in each area appears below.
Grant Readiness
Understanding where your organization stands before you pursue funding
The Five Pillars of Grant Readiness: The Grant Project's Framework for Sustainable Funding
Welcome to The Grant Project. The Grant Project's framework centers on Strategy, Systems, and Skills: three fundamental elements that create sustainable grant success. This approach transforms reactiv... ...more
Grant Readiness
November 03, 2025•5 min read
Navigating Grant Readiness During Uncertainty: Practical Steps To Stay Funding Ready During Federal Disruptions
Federal disruptions test organizational resilience, but they also reveal opportunities for growth and improvement. The organizations that thrive during these periods are those that maintain their focu... ...more
Grant Readiness
October 06, 2025•7 min read
How to Build A Grant Calendar That Actually Works
A grant calendar is a strategic planning tool that maps out all funding opportunities, deadlines, and preparation activities across your fiscal year. Unlike a simple deadline tracker, an effective gra... ...more
Grant Readiness
August 19, 2025•6 min read
Grant Strategy
Building a funding approach that is proactive, not reactive
Adapting To Major Federal Funding Changes: Building Flexible Grant Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
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... ...more
Grant Strategy
June 26, 2025•7 min read
7 Mistakes With Your Grant Strategy (and How to Fix Them in 90 Days)
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 acr... ...more
Grant Strategy
May 13, 2025•7 min read
5 Essential Grant Writing Tips to Secure Funding for Your Projects
5 essential grant writing tips to help secure funding for your projects in the public sector. ...more
Grant Strategy
April 07, 2025•8 min read
Grant Compliance
Managing federal awards the right way from day one
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
Building Your NICRA Budget Infrastructure
Your NICRA infrastructure should grow with your organization. As you take on more federal grants, expand programs, or change operational approaches, your systems need to adapt. Build flexibility into ... ...more
Grant Compliance
May 20, 2025•6 min read
Understanding NICRAs for Federal Funding
Understanding NICRAs for Federal Funding ...more
Grant Compliance
May 01, 2025•5 min read
Funding Strategy
Finding the right opportunities and building a durable funding mix
The Funding Cliff Was Always on the Calendar: Planning for the End of an Award Before It Arrives
A funding cliff is predictable, which means it is preventable. Learn how local governments and nonprofits can plan for the end of a time-limited award from day one, so programs and people are not left... ...more
Funding Strategy
January 23, 2026•4 min read
What Are Donor Advised Funds, And Why Do They Matter
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are now a central channel for philanthropic capital. For nonprofit leaders, understanding how DAFs operate, and how to engage them effectively, is essential to building dive... ...more
Funding Strategy
July 08, 2025•4 min read
7 Quick Strategies To Build A Resilient, Diverse Grant Portfolio
The Federal Grant Landscape has shifted dramatically in 2025. This guide is designed for both nonprofits and local governments. For each strategy, look for clearly marked tips—For Nonprofits and For L... ...more
Funding Strategy
June 21, 2025•9 min read
Capacity Building
Strengthening the internal systems and skills that sustain grant funding over time
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
The Grant Management Tools Every Team Should Consider
Grant management spans deadline tracking, document organization, budget monitoring, and compliance with funder requirements. This guide outlines common tool categories, typical use cases, strengths an... ...more
Capacity Building
October 16, 2025•6 min read
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