Proposal Writing
Since 1998, Colorado Grants has helped nonprofit and tax-exempt groups raise $120 million through more than 1,000 funded grant awards, returning $143 for every dollar spent on our services. We specialize in writing mid- to larger-size grant proposals for established nonprofit organizations, such as federal grants.Selected list of our funded grant requests
(New) Guide for applying for federal grants
NONPROFITS WITH GRANTSEEKING EXPERIENCE: see our qualifications and areas of expertise.
FIRST-TIME GRANTSEEKING NONPROFITS: information on how we can help you. (Note that we only work with a small number of nonprofits that have not previously pursued grant funding)
Trainings
We provide grant writing trainings, including group and customized classes. Group classes include an introduction to grant writing class, a federal grants class, and a grant writing "makeovers" training.Current classes
“I have taken two grant writing classes from Jay -- one a basic grant writing class and one on how to start a grant writing business. He tailors the class to the needs of people in the class and offers lots of practical advice that can only come from someone with long experience in the field.” – Jeff M.
“I recently attended a grant-writing course Jay provided. He was fantastic! Our class was completely full and all of us were engaged in active learning. Jay provided information, strategies, tips, and a helpful cooperative learning exercise. His course has helped me improve my grant prospecting, too.” - Meredith R.
Colorado Grants Insider Newsletter
The free Colorado Grants Insider newsletter includes interviews with foundation staff, trends in grants, tips on organizational development and more. Click here to sign up for the newsletter. Excerpts from previous Colorado Nonprofit Insider newsletters are included below: Perspectives of the Daniels Fund and Denver Foundation (PDF)Guidance for new nonprofits seeking grants (PDF)
The Four Pillars for Success
Seeking grant funding involves much more than simply writing a strong grant proposal. The Four Pillars of Grantseeking: Why grants are awarded