Grant Writing for Non-Profits: Strategies for Securing Sustainable Funding
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Journal: NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-grants-2025
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About the Article
Grant writing is a critical pathway for non-profits to secure sustainable resources, enhance credibility, and build long-term funder relationships. This article examines the entire process—from identifying opportunities and aligning with funder priorities to crafting proposals and managing post-award responsibilities. It highlights best practices in proposal design, including executive summaries, needs statements, budgets, and evaluation frameworks, while also addressing challenges in developing economies such as capacity gaps and limited access to information. By combining rigorous research, storytelling, and accountability, the article frames grant writing as both a technical skill and a strategic tool for advancing mission-driven impact.
Key Topics:
- Identifying and researching funding opportunities
- Core components of strong grant proposals
- Storytelling, evidence, and data in applications
- Post-award management and accountability
- Challenges in developing economies
- Grant writing as part of diversified fundraising
Academic Value:
This article contributes to scholarship on non-profit management by situating grant writing within broader debates on sustainability, legitimacy, and accountability. It provides practical frameworks for proposal development and post-award management, offering actionable guidance for practitioners. For academics, it underscores the role of grant writing in shaping organizational credibility and funder relations in competitive global contexts.
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