How to Secure Funding for Your School or Nonprofit

Apr 18, 2023

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Navigating funding for educational programs can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s unclear where to find the right opportunities or how to apply successfully.

In this episode, Holly Rustick sits down with Chiara to break down how nonprofits and schools can access Department of Education grants and tap into the wide range of funding still available. They discuss how to identify the right grant opportunities, which Department of Education funds are currently open for applications, and how to strategically position your organization for success.

Chiara also shares insights on the impact grants can have on educational institutions, the importance of strong evaluation metrics, and why a well-developed evaluation section is critical to a winning proposal. Whether you're new to education grants or looking to strengthen your applications, this episode provides clear, actionable guidance to help you move forward with confidence.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Chiara is a grant funding expert specializing in Department of Education grants and funding strategies for schools and nonprofit organizations. With extensive experience in identifying funding opportunities and developing competitive grant proposals, she helps organizations secure the resources they need to expand educational programs and increase their impact.

Chiara is passionate about demystifying the grant process and equipping leaders with the tools and knowledge to successfully navigate education funding.

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Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.