{"id":664,"date":"2024-09-12T10:46:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T10:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/?p=664"},"modified":"2026-01-12T22:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T22:05:51","slug":"granttalk-ep-23-grant-writing-tips-from-consultant-helena-kosoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-23-grant-writing-tips-from-consultant-helena-kosoff\/","title":{"rendered":"GrantTalk Ep 23: Expert Grant Writing Tips from Grant Writer Helena Kosoff\u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"GrantTalk Ep 23: Grant Writing Tips from Consultant Helena Kosoff\",\n  \"description\": \"In this episode of GrantTalk, we share grant\u2011writing tips and advice from consultant Helena Kosoff.\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2024\u201109-12T00:00:00-05:00\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT14M09S\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7T7HAvGj3e8?si=QVY29lFi0-4GuOxB\",\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"GrantWatch\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/logo.jpg\"\n    }\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GrantTalk Ep 23: Expert Grant Writing Tips from Grant Writer Helena Kosoff\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7T7HAvGj3e8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Libby Hikind<\/strong> is back with another episode of <strong>GrantTalk<\/strong>! The founder of <strong>GrantWatch<\/strong> welcomes <strong>Helena<\/strong> <strong>Kosoff<\/strong> <strong>Sullivan<\/strong>, an experienced grant writer and consultant, to share her expertise in the field. Helena,  provides invaluable advice drawn from her extensive experience as both a grant writer and consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grant Reviewing, Networking and Collaboration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the key points Helena stresses for aspiring grant writers is to take on the role of a grant reviewer. This experience allows grant writers to see what works and what doesn\u2019t, helping them to improve their own grant applications. Helena emphasizes the importance of following the directions in a grant application to the letter. She advises other grant writers and consultants to answer questions directly and clearly, ensuring that their proposals meet the funder\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning and Preparation <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helena stresses the importance of planning ahead. Her advice? Review past grant opportunities to anticipate future funding cycles and prepare in advance. This approach gives the grant writer on one-up for future grant cycles and allows time to develop strong proposals. She also highlights the value of understanding the common elements of grant proposals, such as the need, design, evaluation, timeline, and partnerships. According to Helena, partnerships are crucial\u2014showing that a project is a collaborative effort increases its chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability: A Key Consideration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One topic of particular interest to both Libby and Helena is the importance of sustainability in grant writing. Funders typically want assurance that a project will continue once their funding period ends. As Helena shared, many grant programs\u2014such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholefoodsmarketfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whole Foods Foundation&#8217;s<\/a> <\/strong>community gardens initiative\u2014allocate a portion of their funding specifically for sustainability efforts. They also want to know a nonprofit has additional partners and resources, like a subscription to <strong>GrantWatch<\/strong>, to maintain the project beyond the grant\u2019s duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethics and Compensation in Grant Writing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conversation turns to a critical ethical issue in the grant writing world: commission-based work. Both Libby and Helena stress that it is not only unethical but potentially illegal for grant writers to work on commission. Instead, grant writers should be compensated upfront and written into the grant as part of the proposal. This arrangement ensures fair payment for the work while fostering long-term relationships between the grant writer, the nonprofit, and the funder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security Grants and Mini-Grants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Helena&#8217;s proudest achievements is securing grants for security measures in schools, churches, and community centers. Funded by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/dhs-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homeland Security<\/a><\/strong> and other organizations, these grants provide life-saving resources, including security personnel, fortified windows, and surveillance systems. These grants enhance community safety in public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Libby steers the chat to mini-grants, and Helena confirms that states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida allocate &#8220;leftover&#8221; funds to applicants whose initial grant proposals were rejected. Often, rejected applications can be resubmitted for other grants or given a second chance with these smaller funding opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts from an Experienced Grant Consultant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interview concludes with a valuable tip from this experienced grant writer and consultant: Always ask for feedback on your grant applications, whether successful or not. Constructive criticism leads to improvement in future applications. To illustrate, Helena shares a personal success story. She recalls a time when a appealed a grant rejection, She took her argument to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Department of Education<\/a><\/strong> and won! 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Whether you\u2019re new to grant writing or a seasoned pro, this episode with Helena Kosoff Sullivan offers plenty of practical advice on improving your grant applications, building networks, and ensuring the sustainability of your projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-b0a90873-1a81-4214-becb-85bf97ad4e30\">About GrantWatch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-00c847ae-41e9-4461-baeb-592f85f00409\"><em>With over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?search=advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>8,500 grants<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;currently available,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/plans.php\"><strong>MemberPlus+ subscription<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch FAQ<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;page. To see the great value of all 20 of the top GrantWatch features,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/is-grantwatch-worth-it.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;To conclude, watch the latest episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, with host Libby Hikind. You don\u2019t want to miss this. Visit us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/grantwatch\/featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;weekly. 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