grant proposal tips

20+ Must Read Blogs for Grant Writers

 
Man reading a grant writing blog on a laptop, smiling and drinking coffee—exploring grant proposal tips and nonprofit funding strategies.
 

At Spark the Fire, we believe that great grant writers are lifelong learners. Whether you’re building your consulting business, applying for federal funding, or just starting out, staying inspired and informed is part of the journey.

That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best blogs in the field—covering grant strategy, freelancing, funder trends, proposal writing, and more. These blogs are written by industry leaders and trusted educators who share the same mission we do: helping you win grants for causes that matter.

Let us know which blogs you love—we’re always looking to grow the list. Comment below!

Spice it up!

Does it feel like the grant proposals you're writing are getting old and tired?  Maybe you've been working for the same organization for a number of years and writing proposals for the same programs month after month. If you can recite from memory the first three paragraphs of the last grant proposal you wrote, it's time to spice things up!  Here are some tips for freshening up your writing and reinvigorating your passion for your organization's mission.

If You've Met One Foundation, You've Met One Foundation

Writing grants is like dating. Just because something worked in one relationship, doesn't mean it's going to work with the next. Each relationship is unique, unpredictable, exciting, and... sometimes heartbreaking. Nonetheless, when we write grants to foundations, we have to be vulnerable while presenting our best qualities. Ready for some dating advice for foundations?