A lot of business owners and nonprofits say they are “applying for grants,” but what they’re really doing is filling forms without a clear process. Grant funding is not luck. It follows steps: preparation, positioning, documentation, and timing. The truth is, many applications fail before they’re even reviewed because the basics were not aligned from the start. Not because the idea was bad, but because the process was incomplete. Which part of the grant process feels most confusing for you right now?

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National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. Grant Support for Childhood Food AccessShare Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign funds schools and community organizations working to ensure children have consistent access to healthy meals. Empowering People Living with Blindness or Low VisionThrough its Service for Sight Grants, the Delta Gamma Foundation supports nonprofit organizations working to enhance the quality of life for people living with blindness or low vision. Aspen Institute Launches $60M Challenge to Improve Workplace EquityThe Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) Challenge seeks bold, scalable ideas that help women thrive and create better workplaces for everyone.

Today reminds us to appreciate the impact we can make in our communities. For nonprofits, highlighting this impact in grant applications can help secure support and resources to continue meaningful work. What is one way your organization has made a difference this year that you are thankful for?

Many great community projects never get the support they deserve because they are not presented the right way. That is where grant writing comes in. It helps turn good intentions into structured proposals that funders can support. If you are running or planning a nonprofit project, this is the right time to learn how to position your work for funding. The right proposal can open doors you never imagined.