#566 The hidden cost of flat grant funding

As they say in Nigeria, Happy New Month!

Let’s talk about something that you may not even realize is an issue.

In 2026, half of organizations are reporting flat or uncertain grant revenue.

Which doesn’t sound like a huge crisis.

Until you factor in:

  • Rising program costs
  • Increased demand for services
  • Higher expectations from funders

Flat grant funding in a growing environment is a quiet strain.


If identifying grants for your organization is your biggest issue, here is the solution.

Skip the Research


You’re being asked to do more…

With the same or even less.

Here are some articles that provide solutions:

​Need to strengthen your grant strategy? Start here.

​My goal is to snowball the grant budget

​Recurring grant revenue is NOT guaranteed

​Leverage social media to win recurring grants

Action steps:

✅ Reassess your funding mix
✅ Look for gaps between revenue and demand
✅ Adjust expectations or strategy accordingly

Because stability on paper can still mean pressure in practice.

Until next time,

Write Epic Grants