Writing grants can be an overwhelming process! Below are some resources you may find helpful as you prepare your organization's proposal.

Attend our Free 2025 Grants Workshop

In 2024, THCF received 125 grant requests in the areas of children's education, wildlife conservation in Missouri, art and historic preservation, community betterment, education, nontraditional education, and health and human services. More than $508,000 in competitive grants were awarded.

Improve your applications and stand out from the crowd

This workshop was designed to guide nonprofits through the latest changes and updates to the competitive grants application process. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to create the best proposal possible. Seating is limited, please only ONE representative per agency.

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The 2025 Grants Portal Has Changed

Our Grants Portal has changed to a "New Dashboard" view (not the "LegacyDashboard"). Click here for Step by Step Tutorial instructions for "GLM Applicant Tutorial (New Dashboard)".  This will also be covered at our Annual Grants Workshop on Feb 6. 

Applicant Tutorial (New Dashboard)

View the 2024 Workshop Recording

This workshop was recorded in February 2024, and provides a great review of how to maximize content inside your grant application.  It does NOT include information about the new layout of the 2025 dashboard. 

Download 2024 Workshop Slides

"A well-written grant proposal is not just about asking for money; it's about weaving a compelling narrative that demonstrates the real impact your project will have on the community you serve."

Other Resources 

Grant Writing Tips 
Grant Writing Secrets UnveiledWebinar
Grant Writing is a Team ActivityWebinar
Grant Writing, The Right Way: Keys to Achieving a Higher Success RateWebinar
Building a Strong Case for Grant FundingWebinar
8 Tips to Becoming a Magical Grant ProfessionalArticle
4 Steps for Preparing a Grant Proposal PresentationArticle
Grant Writing the Right Way - Keys to Achieving a Higher Success RateWebinar
Tips for Telling and Selling Your Story in Grant ApplicationsWebinar
The Sustainability Question - What to do After the Grant Funding Runs OutWebinar
Faith Based Organizations Getting Good GrantsArticle
How to Determine the Best Funding Opportunities to PursueWebinar
Stop Chasing the Money - Create Winning Grant StrategiesWebinar
Anatomy Lessons for Grants - Elevating Your Grant writingWebinar
GRANT TEMPLATES AND BUDGET TIPS 
Put On Your Magic Grantmaker Goggles... and Let's Look at Proposal Budgets!Article
Grant Budgets that Fully Fund Your OverheadWebinar
Win That Grant: A Step-by-Step Template for Crafting a Winning ProposalArticle
Time-Saving Templates: Where Grant Writing, Time, & Money MeetWebinar
The Logic Behind Logic ModelsArticle
Fundraising strategy 
Online Fundraising Compliance: What You Need to KnowArticle
Building a Fundraising BoardWebinar
Plan for Year-End Giving Now to Minimize Stress and Maximize ResultsWebinar
Dispelling 5 Common Fundraising MythsWebinar
Planning and Facilitating Great MeetingsArticle
Getting Started on the Journey to Equity and InclusionArticle
Building a Major Gifts Program - 6 Elements for SuccessWebinar
Dispelling 5 Common Fundraising MythsWebinar
MARKETING TIPS FOR FUNDRAISING 
3 Ideas to Strengthen Your Nonprofit's Online PresenceArticle
Hollywood Storytelling Techniques that Boost Your Online Fundraising Webinar
Turn Your Nonprofit Website Into a Fundraising Tool: 5 TipsArticle
4 Tips for Creating More Effective Fundraising AppealsArticle
Maximizing Impact - Leveraging AI in the Nonprofit SectorWebinar

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