Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Grant Writing & Funding How to secure money for your nonprofit or as a freelance grant writer ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Podcast](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/articles/) - Grant Writing & Funding's grant writing podcast brings you weekly grant writing tips, action plans, strategies, and advice for building your grant writing expertise. - [How to Become a Grant Writer](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/how-to-become-a-grant-writer/) - [How to Get Letters of Support on Time](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/how-to-get-letters-of-support-on-time/) - Don't let these letters delay your grant applications! - [7 Grant Writing Tips to Increase Grant Funding](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/7-grant-writing-tips-to-increase-grant-funding/) - Are you looking for ways to learn how to score high on grant proposals? Check out this article on grant writing tips! - [What's Your Grant Success? 5 Reasons This Is Myth!](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/whats-your-grant-success-5-reasons-this-is-myth/) - Find out what are good indicators for grant success - [Women in Nonprofits: Does Representation Equate to Leadership & Pay Equity?](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/women-in-nonprofits-does-representation-equate-to-leadership-pay-equity/) - With a majority of Women in nonprofit organizations, you might think there is equity. But just because there is representation it does not mean that there are equitable positions in leadership and pay. - [8 Budget Tips for Award Winning Grants](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/8-budget-tips-for-award-winning-grants/) - You need a quick formula to write a grant budget. Look no further. - [What are the Different Types of Grants?](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-grants/) - Find out the different types of federal and foundation grants so you can secure funding for the nonprofits you work with. - [Values, Mission, and Vision](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/values-mission-and-vision/) - [Pros and Cons to Hiring a Freelance Grant Writer vs. a Staff Grant Writer](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/pros-and-cons-to-hiring-a-freelance-grant-writer-vs-a-staff-grant-writer/) - Would you like to find out More Pros or Cons to Hire a Freelance Grant Writer? - [10 Steps to Knock your Letter of Inquiry (LOI) out of the Park!](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/10-steps-to-knock-your-letter-of-inquiry-loi-out-of-the-park/) - Upgrade your grant writing skills by mastering the infamous letter of inquiry that many foundations request. - [Competitive Grant Applications: How to Beat Thousands of Submissions](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/competitive-grant-applications-how-to-beat-thousands-of-submissions/) - Use our proven four-step process to create winning grant proposals that stand out even with tough competition. - [Do Not Use These Words In Your Grant Proposals](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/do-not-use-these-words-in-your-grant-proposals/) - Want to know what words to use in your Grant Proposals? - [How to Make $250K as a Freelance Grant Writer (Yes, Really)](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/how-to-make-250k-as-a-freelance-grant-writer-yes-really/) - Learn how to easily make $250,000 as a freelance grant writing consultant: pricing, services, systems, and mindset. - [How to Become a Grant Reviewer](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/037-how-to-become-a-grant-reviewer/) - This process has helped increase my skills (10x!) as a grant writer, increased my income by thousands of dollars, and I’ve met people all over the United States. - [How to Set Your Grant Writing Prices - 5 Top Tips & Full Guide](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/how-to-price-your-grant-writing-services/) - [Finding Clients as a Freelancer - Strategies that ACTUALLY Work](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/finding-clients-as-a-freelancer-strategies-that-actually-work/) - Finding clients for your freelance business doesn’t have to be hard, time-consuming, or expensive! Learn to focus your energy with our simple strategies. - [Best Grants Software: Hands-On Reviews for Grants Management, Prospecting, and Writing](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/best-grants-software-hands-on-recommendations-for-grants-management-prospecting-and-writing/) - Learn about the software that actual grant writing professionals use to manage, track, research, and write grants. - [Grant Writing in 2025 and in Trump 2.0 Administration: What’s Changed & What Still Works](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-in-2025-and-in-trump-2-0-administration-whats-changed-what-still-works/) - Finding clients for your freelance business doesn’t have to be hard, time-consuming, or expensive! Learn to focus your energy with our simple strategies. - [Trends in Philanthropy and Grant Funding for 2025](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/trends-in-philanthropy-and-grant-funding-for-2025/) - Get the latest insights and data on what’s happening in the world of grant fundraising – and how to position your nonprofit. - [How Long Does it REALLY Take to Write a Grant?](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/how-long-does-it-really-take-to-write-a-grant/) - On average it can take grant writers 10 - 150 hours to write a grant, depending on if the grant is a foundation, state, or federal grant. - [How to Start a Freelance Grant Writing Business (Your Step-by-Step Guide)](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/how-to-start-a-freelance-grant-writing-business/) - Learn how to launch your freelance grant writing career—from training and pricing to finding clients and growing your business. Perfect for beginners and pros. - [What is the Difference Between an Output and Outcome in a Grant Proposal?](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/what-is-the-difference-between-an-output-and-outcome-in-a-grant-proposal/) - Here is your cheat sheet for outputs and outcomes when writing grant applications. Plus, definitions and examples! - [Intro to Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes in Grant Proposals](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/write-goals-objectives-and-outcomes-for-your-grant-proposal/) - You want a grant proposal that gets funded. Get the step-by-step tips on how to write goals, objectives, and outcomes for winning grants. - [Grant Writing Myths: What No One Will Tell You About this Career](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-myths-what-no-one-will-tell-you-about-this-career/) - Don’t let grant writing myths hold you back from a successful career in grant writing. Learn the facts and get paid your worth. - [How to Cite Sources in a Grant Proposal](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ways-to-cite-research-for-grants/) - Find out how to show credibility in your grant proposals by utilizing citations. - [Everything You Need to Know about Grant Writing Certification](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-grant-writing-certification/) - In this episode, Holly discusses everything you need to know about Grant Writing Certification. - [Banned and Trigger Words in Federal Grant Writing in the Trump Administration 2.0](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/banned-and-trigger-words-in-federal-grant-writing-in-the-trump-administration-2-0/) - What are the banned words grant writers need to know about for federal grants in the 2025 Trump Administration. - [How to Write Bylaws for a Nonprofit Board (With AI Clause)](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/how-to-write-bylaws-for-a-nonprofit-board-in-2025-with-ai-clause/) - Your Non-profit’s Bylaws need an AI clause to support your mission and funding. - [10 Steps to Embrace Grant Rejection](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/035-how-to-embrace-grant-rejection/) - 10 Reasons why nonprofits can learn why a grant rejection might be a good thing. - [7 Steps to Write a Grant Proposal](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/7-steps-to-write-a-grant-proposal/) - Get a proven step-by-step system to write effective grant applications. - [4 Reasons Why a Grant Writer Cannot Get Paid on Commission](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/4-reasons-why-a-grant-writer-cannot-get-paid-on-commission/) - Nonprofit organizations cannot pay grant writers from a portion of the awarded grant proposal. - [How AI is Changing Grant Writing and What You Need to Know](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/how-ai-is-changing-grant-writing-and-what-you-need-to-know/) - Learn best practices for using AI to make grant writing more efficient, including what works and what doesn’t. - [Save Hundreds of Hours with Holly’s Master Grant Application Template](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/save-hundreds-of-hours-with-hollys-master-grant-application-template/) - This powerful tool will help you save time AND raise more money, whether you’re a freelance grant writer or a nonprofit staffer. ## Pages - [Free Grant Writing Course](https://grantwritingandfunding.com/free-grant-writing-course/) - Learn how to write grant proposals that get awarded through this free grant writing class. 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