Beyond the Application

Practical grant writing insights, funding strategies, and real-world results for purpose-driven organizations.

The Art of Requesting Salary Funding: A Strategic Approach funding strategy Sep 10, 2025

One of the most delicate aspects of grant writing is requesting funding for staff salaries. While many funders are open to supporting personnel costs, crafting a compelling and sustainable salary fund...

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Project Management: The Secret Weapon in Grant Writing Success project management the bolek difference Sep 02, 2025

In the fast-paced world of grant writing, strong project management skills can be the difference between a polished, compelling proposal and a last-minute scramble. While many focus on perfecting thei...

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Building Program Sustainability Beyond Traditional Fundraising fundraising sustainability Aug 25, 2025

While many organizations focus on fundraising strategies when discussing program sustainability, there are numerous other critical elements that create a compelling case for long-term program viabilit...

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Grant Success Story: A $6.7M Win for a Veterans Retreat Project client success story Jun 24, 2025

At Bolek Grant Writing, we're proud to showcase how our comprehensive grant writing process helped Mission First secure a transformative $6.7 million grant from the Lilly Endowment through the Communi...

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Public Health Grant Writing in Action: Pre-to-3 Program Case Study client success story May 30, 2025

At Bolek Grant Writing, we take pride in showcasing how our strategic approach to grant writing continues to create value long after our initial engagement. Our work with the Vanderburgh County Health...

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Evansville Promise Neighborhood: $30M Grant Writing Research Success client success story promise neighborhood Apr 25, 2025

In April of 2023, our client, the University of Evansville (UE), was awarded a $30 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (with another $32 million collected in match) to create the Evans...

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