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Finding government grants can be tough! From figuring out if you're eligible to filling out the application, there are many things that can get confusing. 🌟 What’s the hardest part for you when trying to find a government grant? Share in the comments! Your experience could help others who are also trying to get funding. #GovGrants #GrantHelp #FundingChallenges #SimpleGrantTips #GrantSupport

Understanding Federal Grants: A Quick Guide for State and Local Governments Did you know there are three general types of federal grants available for state and local governments? 🌟 Categorical Grants: These grants are designated for specific programs and often come with strict guidelines on how the funds can be used. Think of them as targeted support for narrowly defined activities. Block Grants: Unlike categorical grants, block grants provide more flexibility, allowing recipients to decide how best to allocate funds within a broad purpose area. This can help address diverse needs and priorities within a community. General Revenue Sharing: These grants offer the greatest level of flexibility, enabling governments to use the funds for any purpose. This type of grant can be a game-changer, giving local authorities the freedom to address unique challenges as they see fit. #GrantWriting #FederalGrants #LocalGovernment #Funding #CommunitySupport

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Grant Success! This year has kicked off with a bang as we receive great news from our clients on successful grant submissions. One includes $40,300 to undertake a youth training and employment program in Sydney's West and another of $756,500 to undertake the development of parking technology innovations. Funding like this can be the turning point for an organisation. If you need a hand sourcing or writing a grant submission. Get in touch at [email protected] Julie Mikhail . . . #youthemployment #youthprograms #femalefounders #femaleentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #grantsuccess #EngineeringCommunity #grants #community #governmentfunding #funding #grantwriting #SupportingCommunities #grantwriting #grantfunding #grants #growmybusiness #engineeringbusiness #success #reliablepartners

The Biden-Harris Administration's new guidance on federal #grants is a lifeline for time- and resource constrained grants recipients, prospective applicants navigating agencies for critical resources, and impassioned government staff juggling large caseloads. Based on our work with federal funders of grant programs, three key points stand out most about this guidance. ✓ 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Clear, consistent, and unambiguous terms are required to ensure that grantees meet their #funding obligations and have access to federal funds in the future. This foundational understanding equips less-informed grantees with helpful instructions while reducing the need, and potential cost, for specialized compliance staffing. ✓ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞. The Federal Program Inventory (FPI) catalogues all funding programs into one central database. This inventory will enhance transparency for ALL potential applicants, illuminating where funds live and how they can be accessed. Its success, however, ultimately will rely on regular updates to ensure its currency and accuracy for users. ✓ 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞. The administration's emphasis on eliminating this barrier will open doors for more equitable access to funding streams. This demonstrates the administration's emphasis on (re)building trust and partnership with sovereign nations, Indigenous communities, and other communities where English is not a first language. I am hopeful for the impact these measures will have on #socialimpact programs at agencies such as the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Small Business Administration, USAID, and others working to improve health, education, economic, and/or science-based research outcomes at home and abroad. https://lnkd.in/ea7frwJq

Kudos to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for this game changing retooling of federal grant making regulations! Now applicants without a federally negotiated rate can request indirect recovery equal to 15% of Modified Total Direct Cost (previous rate was 10%). As part of the federal engagement process, Silver Arrow Strategies submitted public comments advocating for streamlined, plain language grant guidance, improved diversity of peer review panels, and this increase in the de minimis indirect cost rate! To quote our public comments to OMB: "The increase in the de minimis indirect rate from 10 percent to 15 percent is a tangible, practical, and immediately impactful revision that will improve access to federal dollars and allow more accurate cost recovery for expenses that are difficult to allocate to specific grant-funded programs. To address our country’s most intractable, complex social, economic, racial, and health-related concerns and disparities, we need a strong non-profit sector comprised of stable, consistent, and proximate organizations. This will only be possible if we can fully fund the operating and overhead costs of those who are carrying out critical programs, organizing community network weavers, and providing collective impact backbone support for coalitions and consortia across sectors." 🙌🏼 #federalgrants #grantwriter #federalfunds #grants #grantconsultant

Thanks to News is my Business for this OpEd opportunity. Why do governments create #grant programs? In this article I explain why from a public policy perspective. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dwFF9RFx

We are thrilled to share an insightful piece by Gloria Fernandez, MA, CRA, President of The Consulting Lead LLC, on "Why Does the Government Provide Grant Funding?" In this article, Gloria delves into the fundamental reasons behind government grant funding, exploring how it drives innovation, supports community development, and addresses critical societal needs. Whether you're involved in non-profit work, education, research, or business, understanding the purpose and impact of government grants can be a game-changer. Don't miss out on Gloria's expert insights and practical advice on leveraging grant opportunities to make a meaningful impact. #GovernmentGrants #Innovation #CommunityDevelopment #SocietalImpact #TheConsultingLead #GrantFunding #NonProfit #Education #Research

I want to share some of the tough realities we face in local government right now. We're constantly balancing the need to keep rates as low as possible while trying to ensure the financial sustainability of Council. Unfortunately, Council is being massively underfunded, receiving just 36% of our assessed financial need over the last 10 years. This makes it incredibly difficult to deliver services at the level the community expects. Recently, I completed a project analysing funding disparities across South Australian councils over the past decade. The findings are eye-opening: the 16 overfunded councils received an average of $11 million above their assessed needs over the 10 years, while the remaining 52 councils, including ours, have been underfunded by nearly $34 million on average, unfortunately we are way above average at $58 million of underfunding (due to our large road network our needs are higher). This underfunding has real consequences for our communities. Understandably, people are disappointed when services are reduced or when community grants aren't awarded the way each group hoped, but it's important to remember that these decisions are made carefully to ensure we’re managing ratepayer funds responsibly. For example, it can cost ratepayers significantly to keep underused services running, which affects the entire community. At the end of the day, Council has a delicate balancing act. We're trying to stretch every dollar while delivering essential services, but we can't do it alone. The broader issue lies with the funding inequities caused by government legislation, and we need to work together to advocate for fairer funding so that we can better serve our communities. As we continue navigating these challenges, I encourage everyone to stay engaged and informed. We appreciate your understanding as we work through these difficult times. Please be kind to staff and elected members, many of us are working tirelessly to balance limited resources with growing demands, some of us are not ok every day, this is tough! I believe we all share the same goal though, to create a thriving, sustainable community, but we’re doing so with significant funding challenges. Your support, patience and kindness make a real difference as we advocate for fairer outcomes for everyone.

The Maze of Federal Funding: Why We Need a Unified Grant Application Navigating the labyrinth of federal grants can leave even the savviest local governments and small businesses frustrated and empty-handed. As highlighted in recent interviews by US Digital Response (USDR) with over 350 local administrations across the US, there is no clear "front door" for accessing these critical funds. As one midwestern research participant and director of a national small business advocacy group put it, smaller communities and businesses are aggravated by the lack of an easy "way in" to find and apply for opportunities relevant to their needs. Two recent articles in StateScoop and RouteFifty have called attention to USDR's plea for a unified federal grant "common application" and provided guidance on how local governments can traverse this complex web. USDR's rapid, free, non-partisan assistance is available with a commitment to respond within 48 hours. Contact them to tap into their expertise navigating grants.gov and specific agency portals so you don't leave money on the table. The path forward requires constructing a straightforward and consistent process for all to access federal funding. Small towns, counties, and villages face unique barriers that demand focused solutions. Let's remove the obstacles and clear the route to support communities of all sizes and capabilities. https://lnkd.in/gCK9SAMu