Banned Words in Grant Proposals (2025) - What NOT to Say & How to Win More Grants!

Banned Words in Grant Proposals (2025) - What NOT to Say & How to Win More Grants!

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BIG changes are happening in federal grant writing under the new administration. 🏛️ Grant writers & nonprofits must be aware of new language restrictions that could impact funding.

📢 In this video, Holly Rustick breaks down:
✅ The banned & scrutinized words from federal grants in 2025
✅ How the new Trump administration is shifting funding priorities
✅ Why words matter more than ever in grant writing
✅ Alternative words & strategies to avoid funding rejections
✅ How to advocate for your cause while still securing grants

If you rely on federal grants, you need to watch this NOW! Don’t get caught off guard by these unprecedented changes.

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The NSF has blocked grantees and trainees from accessing funds while the review is underway, causing disruption across the academic research community[4]. Program officers are examining projects for any potentially problematic language[4].

Citations:
[1]
https://gizmodo.com/the-list-of-trump...

[4]
https://www.science.org/content/artic...

[5]
https://defendingthetruth.com/t/the-l...

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At the end of the day, federal grants are political. And nonprofits and freelance grant writers that access federal grants understand this.

Even though nonprofits with certain 501 status cannot lobby in certain ways, they can still share their programs, priorities, and concerns with lawmakers. They can vote as individuals in elections. They can sign petitions and be members of larger nonprofit groups, such as the National Council of Nonprofits or nonprofit umbrellas in their local communities.

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00:00 Introduction to Federal Grant Writing Challenges
00:46 Impact of the 2025 Trump Administration on Grant Writing
01:49 Adapting to New Federal Grant Guidelines
02:49 Strategies for Nonprofits to Navigate Grant Writing
05:05 Words to Avoid in Grant Applications
11:19 Alternative Words and Practical Tips
14:38 Advocacy and Political Considerations
16:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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