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Nonprofit Grant Writing

Grant writing guides for nonprofits: foundation and corporate funding, local grants, budgets and cost share, letters of support, and proposal best practices.

Cost Share and Matching Funds: What Counts, How to Document It

How grant cost share and matching funds work: mandatory vs voluntary match, cash vs in-kind, what counts under 2 CFR 200.306, valuing volunteer time, and documentation that survives an audit.

Sep 12, 20269 min read

A Guide to Applying for Local Grants: Community Foundations & Corporate Grants

Learn how to find and win local grants from community foundations and corporate giving programs, including where to look and what funders expect.

Jun 26, 202610 min read

Grant Writing for Small Non-Profits: How GrantCopilot Simplifies the Process

Discover how small non-profit teams can overcome grant writing challenges with AI-powered proposal drafting and grant discovery tools.

Mar 19, 20266 min read

Direct Costs vs. Indirect Costs: A Clear Guide for Nonprofit Budgets

Learn the difference between direct and indirect costs, how to calculate your indirect cost rate, and avoid budget mistakes that get proposals rejected.

Jan 20, 20268 min read

Letters of Support vs Letters of Commitment: Which Does Your Grant Need?

Most nonprofits confuse these. Learn the difference between letters of support and commitment, when to use each, and how to request them from partners.

Dec 16, 20257 min read

10 Grant Writing Tips for Nonprofits (2026): Proven Strategies to Win More Funding

10 practical grant writing tips for nonprofits: research funders, write strong needs statements, set SMART goals, and avoid common proposal mistakes.

Nov 21, 202512 min read

Mastering Nonprofit Grant Proposals: How GrantCopilot Transforms Your Funding Success

Learn how Compass helps nonprofits research funders and build stronger proposals with smart templates and intelligent assistance.

Updated Sep 12, 20268 min read