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Five Grant Funding Trends Nonprofits Should Watch in 2026

Now that 2026 is underway, the contours of the grants landscape are becoming clearer. Here are five grant funding trends we’re watching closely this year. 1. Public funding uncertainty continues to influence foundation strategy. Ongoing volatility in federal and state funding remains a defining backdrop for philanthropic decision-making in 2026. Budget negotiations, shifting political priorities, and changes to public programs all ripple outward, especially forContinue reading “Five Grant Funding Trends Nonprofits Should Watch in 2026”

Less Paperwork, More Partnership: Understanding Trust-Based Philanthropy

Hands joined together in a gesture of trust and support.

Have you noticed funders talking differently about their grants lately? Terms like “unrestricted giving,” “holistic support,” and “eliminating administrative burdens” are popping up in grant guidelines. What does it all mean? As a nonprofit professional, you know that the current funding landscape is uncertain, the way you describe your work is crucial, and connecting withContinue reading “Less Paperwork, More Partnership: Understanding Trust-Based Philanthropy”