Fielding Jezreel 10/27/25 Fielding Jezreel 10/27/25

Equitable Grantmaking: How Federal Grants Can Advance (or Hinder) Equity

Let’s not sugarcoat it. Equity in federal grantmaking is under siege. Language about underserved and marginalized communities is disappearing from federal RFPs, data requirements are softening, and equity-centered technical assistance is being cut. The result: well-resourced institutions are advantaged while rural, Black, Indigenous, immigrant, and other underfunded communities are pushed back to the margins.

Fielding Jezreel 7/7/25 Fielding Jezreel 7/7/25

Building Your Federal Grant Muscles

Right now, federal grants things are weird. But you don’t need a live opportunity to start preparing for future opportunities. Here are several things I recommend doing while you wait for opportunities to reappear.

Fielding Jezreel 6/23/25 Fielding Jezreel 6/23/25

The Elephant in the Room: Are Federal Grants Really Coming Back?

Federal grants are back—but with strings attached.

While billions in funding are available through 2025, new compliance rules, tighter oversight, and political shifts are changing the game. For nonprofits—especially those serving underresourced communities—it's a moment of both opportunity and risk. Learn how to navigate this new landscape.

Fielding Jezreel 3/11/25 Fielding Jezreel 3/11/25

Dirty Words, a Sordid Past, But a More Accessible Pathway to Federal Dollars?

It’s earmark season! Is your organization looking for alternative pathways to funding? If so, you may want to consider pursuing earmarked funding. The process starts this month!