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 found that half of the respondents reported that grants made up 25% or less of their annual budget.
That’s healthy.
Grants are powerful — but they are rarely meant to be your sole revenue stream.
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Additionally, 58.9% said recurring grants accounted for 25% or less of total grant funding.
Translation?
Most grant funding is not guaranteed year over year.
Here is how grant professionals maintain a healthy grant dynamic:
✅ Diversify funder types (private, corporate, government).
✅ Prioritize relationship-building for renewals.
✅ Educate leadership about revenue mix sustainability.
Grants are part of a funding portfolio — not a financial rescue plan.
Healthy nonprofits balance revenue streams.
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Until next time,
Write Epic Grants