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 6/9/25 Fielding Jezreel 6/9/25

Why We Can’t Afford to Sit Out

Lately, I’ve been hearing more and more organizations ask, “Should we even bother applying for federal grants right now?”

I get it. It feels uncertain. But your community work is worth the investment. Our communities are worth the paperwork. And showing up, even when it’s messy, is a form of advocacy. Which means we need to stay in the game and get smarter about how we play.

Fielding Jezreel 5/26/25 Fielding Jezreel 5/26/25

AI Tools That Are Changing the Game for Grant Writers

AI, when used well, can actually expand your power as a grant writer and equip you with tools that give you a head start, offer clarity, and free up your brain for the strategic decisions only you can make. In this Quick Tips post, I introduce you to three CustomGPTs—field-tested assistants I’ve built for the reality of small, capacity-strapped nonprofits who are doing this work without a full grant team.

Fielding Jezreel 5/13/25 Fielding Jezreel 5/13/25

Threads: The Key to Successful Grant Writing

Grant writing isn’t just about crafting compelling answers to specific prompts – it’s about making sure that every piece of the puzzle fits together. At the core of successful grant applications are threads: the essential connections between the need, the intervention, and the impact. Without strong threads, federal grant proposals can become disconnected, unfocused, and ultimately unsuccessful.

Fielding Jezreel 4/21/25 Fielding Jezreel 4/21/25

The Hidden Challenges of Federal Grants

A.K.A. “The Gotchas”

Fielding Jezreel 4/8/25 Fielding Jezreel 4/8/25

Why Grant Writers Shouldn’t Fear Federal Grants

If you’re a grant writer, you already have most of the skills needed to tackle federal grants. Yes, Federal RFPs are longer (ok, MUCH longer), with more complex requirements and online systems that can test your patience. But if you can write grants, you can write federal grants. It’s just about learning the quirks, adapting your existing skills, and learning how to navigate the hidden challenges.

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!

Fielding Jezreel 2/21/25 Fielding Jezreel 2/21/25

Guest Blog: Learning the Hidden Rules of Federal Grants

Elaine Schmidt is a Grant Professional who is concurrently pursuing her MSW. In today’s guest blog, she shares a bit about what she’s learned in her time grant writing with Jezreel Consulting.