Every year, GrantStation releases a State of Grantseeking Report, and every year, I break out the most meaningful data and discuss it.
The 2026 State of Grantseeking™ Report revealed something shocking:
Since 2012, the most cited grant challenge remains:
Lack of time and/or staff.
Seventeen percent identified it as their GREATEST obstacle.
Let’s be honest.
Time isn’t the problem.
Prioritization and systems are.
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Being busy is not the same as being effective.
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Until next time,
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