In this article we'll talk about federal grants and why nonprofits should make it a high priority to apply for them. It's hard enough being responsible for funding an organization in the best of times, but throw in a global pandemic, and it's a whole new level of difficult.

The Grant’s Sustainability Component is the piece that helps your potential funder understand how you will continue the program beyond the initial funding source. It’s important to convince the reader that the program or set of structures will not end prematurely due to a lack of additional funds. Here are a few tips on how to communicate your sustainability fundamentals to your potential funder.