Grant and Contract Proposal Love
@ethroe.bsky.social
Grant & contract proposal writer, reviewer and strategist with 25+ years’ experience across social, media, academic, medical and public health.
I’m here to connect, offer insight, and learn about your concerns.
Work link:
WinningProposalHub.com
I’m here to connect, offer insight, and learn about your concerns.
Work link:
WinningProposalHub.com
Parents of small children, Happy New Year. HHS has decided it’s freezing child care funds nationwide. Is this our government’s way of making women “stay-at-home” moms, or just another means to push the working poor, especially single mothers, to the breaking point?
#grants
#healthpolicy
#writer
#grants
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#writer
January 2, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Parents of small children, Happy New Year. HHS has decided it’s freezing child care funds nationwide. Is this our government’s way of making women “stay-at-home” moms, or just another means to push the working poor, especially single mothers, to the breaking point?
#grants
#healthpolicy
#writer
#grants
#healthpolicy
#writer
Part 6:
CDC Autism and Fragile X opportunity (CDC RFA DD 26 0025), “resources and opportunities… across the lifespan.” Application period expected to begin Feb 2026. Estimated post Feb 24, due Apr 24. #CDC #Autism #FragileX #Disability #FederalGrants
CDC Autism and Fragile X opportunity (CDC RFA DD 26 0025), “resources and opportunities… across the lifespan.” Application period expected to begin Feb 2026. Estimated post Feb 24, due Apr 24. #CDC #Autism #FragileX #Disability #FederalGrants
December 31, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Part 6:
CDC Autism and Fragile X opportunity (CDC RFA DD 26 0025), “resources and opportunities… across the lifespan.” Application period expected to begin Feb 2026. Estimated post Feb 24, due Apr 24. #CDC #Autism #FragileX #Disability #FederalGrants
CDC Autism and Fragile X opportunity (CDC RFA DD 26 0025), “resources and opportunities… across the lifespan.” Application period expected to begin Feb 2026. Estimated post Feb 24, due Apr 24. #CDC #Autism #FragileX #Disability #FederalGrants
Part 5:
SAMHSA Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). Estimated post Jan 30, 2026. Behavioral health systems funding that can reduce crisis churn and stabilize families. #SAMHSA #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #FederalGrants #CommunityCare
SAMHSA Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). Estimated post Jan 30, 2026. Behavioral health systems funding that can reduce crisis churn and stabilize families. #SAMHSA #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #FederalGrants #CommunityCare
December 31, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Part 5:
SAMHSA Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). Estimated post Jan 30, 2026. Behavioral health systems funding that can reduce crisis churn and stabilize families. #SAMHSA #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #FederalGrants #CommunityCare
SAMHSA Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). Estimated post Jan 30, 2026. Behavioral health systems funding that can reduce crisis churn and stabilize families. #SAMHSA #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #FederalGrants #CommunityCare
Part 4:
CDC/ONDCP Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, NEW Year 1. Estimated post Jan 27, 2026. Estimated due Apr 14, 2026. Community coalitions preventing youth substance use. #CDC #DFC #YouthPrevention #SubstanceUse #FederalGrants
CDC/ONDCP Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, NEW Year 1. Estimated post Jan 27, 2026. Estimated due Apr 14, 2026. Community coalitions preventing youth substance use. #CDC #DFC #YouthPrevention #SubstanceUse #FederalGrants
December 31, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Part 4:
CDC/ONDCP Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, NEW Year 1. Estimated post Jan 27, 2026. Estimated due Apr 14, 2026. Community coalitions preventing youth substance use. #CDC #DFC #YouthPrevention #SubstanceUse #FederalGrants
CDC/ONDCP Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, NEW Year 1. Estimated post Jan 27, 2026. Estimated due Apr 14, 2026. Community coalitions preventing youth substance use. #CDC #DFC #YouthPrevention #SubstanceUse #FederalGrants
Part 3:
HRSA State Loan Repayment Program (State LRP). Deadline Jan 12, 2026. Workforce access lever for primary care in shortage areas, big impact for underserved families. #HRSA #Workforce #PrimaryCare #HealthEquity #FederalGrants
HRSA State Loan Repayment Program (State LRP). Deadline Jan 12, 2026. Workforce access lever for primary care in shortage areas, big impact for underserved families. #HRSA #Workforce #PrimaryCare #HealthEquity #FederalGrants
December 31, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Part 3:
HRSA State Loan Repayment Program (State LRP). Deadline Jan 12, 2026. Workforce access lever for primary care in shortage areas, big impact for underserved families. #HRSA #Workforce #PrimaryCare #HealthEquity #FederalGrants
HRSA State Loan Repayment Program (State LRP). Deadline Jan 12, 2026. Workforce access lever for primary care in shortage areas, big impact for underserved families. #HRSA #Workforce #PrimaryCare #HealthEquity #FederalGrants
Part 2:
CDC Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program for States. Estimated post Jan 2, 2026. Estimated due Mar 3, 2026. State and partner work to strengthen suicide prevention systems. #CDC #SuicidePrevention #PublicHealth #FederalGrants #Prevention
CDC Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program for States. Estimated post Jan 2, 2026. Estimated due Mar 3, 2026. State and partner work to strengthen suicide prevention systems. #CDC #SuicidePrevention #PublicHealth #FederalGrants #Prevention
December 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Part 2:
CDC Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program for States. Estimated post Jan 2, 2026. Estimated due Mar 3, 2026. State and partner work to strengthen suicide prevention systems. #CDC #SuicidePrevention #PublicHealth #FederalGrants #Prevention
CDC Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program for States. Estimated post Jan 2, 2026. Estimated due Mar 3, 2026. State and partner work to strengthen suicide prevention systems. #CDC #SuicidePrevention #PublicHealth #FederalGrants #Prevention
Part 1:
January 2026 federal health grant watchlist, focused on families, children, prevention, and public health. Key agencies: CDC, HRSA, SAMHSA. Dates are forecasts, so watch the official listings. #FederalGrants #PublicHealth #ChildHealth #Families #GrantWriting
January 2026 federal health grant watchlist, focused on families, children, prevention, and public health. Key agencies: CDC, HRSA, SAMHSA. Dates are forecasts, so watch the official listings. #FederalGrants #PublicHealth #ChildHealth #Families #GrantWriting
December 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Part 1:
January 2026 federal health grant watchlist, focused on families, children, prevention, and public health. Key agencies: CDC, HRSA, SAMHSA. Dates are forecasts, so watch the official listings. #FederalGrants #PublicHealth #ChildHealth #Families #GrantWriting
January 2026 federal health grant watchlist, focused on families, children, prevention, and public health. Key agencies: CDC, HRSA, SAMHSA. Dates are forecasts, so watch the official listings. #FederalGrants #PublicHealth #ChildHealth #Families #GrantWriting
Texas already has 405 AI data centers and 442 more are planned. If all get built, that’s 847 data centers total—more than the 750ish number of hospitals in TX. Hospitals save lives. Data centers enrich billionaires, strain water & power, reshape towns. #Texas #DataCenters #Healthcare #Water
December 31, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Texas already has 405 AI data centers and 442 more are planned. If all get built, that’s 847 data centers total—more than the 750ish number of hospitals in TX. Hospitals save lives. Data centers enrich billionaires, strain water & power, reshape towns. #Texas #DataCenters #Healthcare #Water
Virginia grant alert: DCJS PSN (EDVA) due Jan 15 ’26 4pm. DBHDS one-time STEP-VA (CSBs only) due Jan 12 ’26 5pm. VHCF concept papers due Jan 12 ’26 5pm. DRPT 5310 IT/software pre-app Jan 16; full Feb 1 ’26. #VirginiaGrants #ProjectSafeNeighborhoods #GrantWriter #VA
December 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Virginia grant alert: DCJS PSN (EDVA) due Jan 15 ’26 4pm. DBHDS one-time STEP-VA (CSBs only) due Jan 12 ’26 5pm. VHCF concept papers due Jan 12 ’26 5pm. DRPT 5310 IT/software pre-app Jan 16; full Feb 1 ’26. #VirginiaGrants #ProjectSafeNeighborhoods #GrantWriter #VA
DC health nonprofits: deadlines ahead. DHCF Diaper Bank (Jan 14, 4pm) and Produce Rx (Jan 14, 4pm). DBH My Rides (Jan 16, noon); Hospital Peer Support and BUP-DAP (Jan 23); OTP Outreach (Jan 30). #DCGrants #PublicHealth #Nonprofits #grantwriter #proposalwriter
December 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
DC health nonprofits: deadlines ahead. DHCF Diaper Bank (Jan 14, 4pm) and Produce Rx (Jan 14, 4pm). DBH My Rides (Jan 16, noon); Hospital Peer Support and BUP-DAP (Jan 23); OTP Outreach (Jan 30). #DCGrants #PublicHealth #Nonprofits #grantwriter #proposalwriter
MD nonprofits: grant deadlines ahead. Frederick Co HEART (Jan 8 ’26). Campbell Foundation (Jan 23 ’26). MD Two Fifty (Jan 30 ’26). MHAA: ITA Feb 2, full Mar 31 ’26. MSAC Creativity Grants rolling thru Mar 31 ’26. #Maryland #Grants #Nonprofits #grantwriter #proposalwriter
December 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
MD nonprofits: grant deadlines ahead. Frederick Co HEART (Jan 8 ’26). Campbell Foundation (Jan 23 ’26). MD Two Fifty (Jan 30 ’26). MHAA: ITA Feb 2, full Mar 31 ’26. MSAC Creativity Grants rolling thru Mar 31 ’26. #Maryland #Grants #Nonprofits #grantwriter #proposalwriter
You need excellent proposal writing services in today’s funding climate. Without planning, strategy and the right program design and staff, you’re not positioned well to win a grant or contract. Your words may sound good but mean nothing to reviewers.
#grants #grantwriter
#funding #federalcontract
#grants #grantwriter
#funding #federalcontract
December 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
You need excellent proposal writing services in today’s funding climate. Without planning, strategy and the right program design and staff, you’re not positioned well to win a grant or contract. Your words may sound good but mean nothing to reviewers.
#grants #grantwriter
#funding #federalcontract
#grants #grantwriter
#funding #federalcontract
An estimate cited in JAMA Health Forum warns that 338 of ~1,700 rural hospitals are in danger of closing due to the Big Beautiful Bill. ER access, maternity care, and local jobs will be eliminated for small towns and farming communities. #RuralHealth #Hospitals #Medicaid #HealthPolicy #RuralAmerica
December 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
An estimate cited in JAMA Health Forum warns that 338 of ~1,700 rural hospitals are in danger of closing due to the Big Beautiful Bill. ER access, maternity care, and local jobs will be eliminated for small towns and farming communities. #RuralHealth #Hospitals #Medicaid #HealthPolicy #RuralAmerica
Kennedy’s cuts to research programs on sickle cell disease & Black maternal health are a direct assault on LIFE. Studies by Drs. Oyedeji & Slaughter-Acey were abruptly halted. One was labeled "low return on investment.” Health Equity Matters. #PublicHealth #HealthDisparities
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#grantwriter
#Grants
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December 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Kennedy’s cuts to research programs on sickle cell disease & Black maternal health are a direct assault on LIFE. Studies by Drs. Oyedeji & Slaughter-Acey were abruptly halted. One was labeled "low return on investment.” Health Equity Matters. #PublicHealth #HealthDisparities
#Grants
#grantwriter
#Grants
#grantwriter
Winning a grant requires strategy as it is a high-stakes competition with funding rates now between 8–16%. To win, you must compete against the best.
Work with your best talent and execute flawlessly. An excellent, compliant proposal is the only way to an award.
#grants #grantwriter
Work with your best talent and execute flawlessly. An excellent, compliant proposal is the only way to an award.
#grants #grantwriter
December 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Winning a grant requires strategy as it is a high-stakes competition with funding rates now between 8–16%. To win, you must compete against the best.
Work with your best talent and execute flawlessly. An excellent, compliant proposal is the only way to an award.
#grants #grantwriter
Work with your best talent and execute flawlessly. An excellent, compliant proposal is the only way to an award.
#grants #grantwriter
It’s exhausting and depressing to know our government is culling the population through destructive healthcare policies and facilitating death through loss of health insurance via the BBB and cuts to ACA tax credits, Medicaid and Medicare …allegedly.
#Healthcare #ACA #PublicHealth #Policy #Bluesky
#Healthcare #ACA #PublicHealth #Policy #Bluesky
December 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
It’s exhausting and depressing to know our government is culling the population through destructive healthcare policies and facilitating death through loss of health insurance via the BBB and cuts to ACA tax credits, Medicaid and Medicare …allegedly.
#Healthcare #ACA #PublicHealth #Policy #Bluesky
#Healthcare #ACA #PublicHealth #Policy #Bluesky
The December 22 House Oversight meeting set in motion intensified federal oversight aimed at programs serving the poorest Americans. More reviews, audits, and delays will squeeze staff and put essential services at risk in the months ahead.
#Blacksky #FederalContracting #Nonprofits
#grants #evil
#Blacksky #FederalContracting #Nonprofits
#grants #evil
December 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The December 22 House Oversight meeting set in motion intensified federal oversight aimed at programs serving the poorest Americans. More reviews, audits, and delays will squeeze staff and put essential services at risk in the months ahead.
#Blacksky #FederalContracting #Nonprofits
#grants #evil
#Blacksky #FederalContracting #Nonprofits
#grants #evil
DC nonprofits.The Events DC Community Grants program is open for Cycle 2 applications, offering up to $375K for youth sports, cultural and performing arts programs. Deadline Feb 2, 2026. Informational sessions: January. Apply via the official Events DC website.
#DCGrants #NonprofitD #grantwriter
#DCGrants #NonprofitD #grantwriter
December 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
DC nonprofits.The Events DC Community Grants program is open for Cycle 2 applications, offering up to $375K for youth sports, cultural and performing arts programs. Deadline Feb 2, 2026. Informational sessions: January. Apply via the official Events DC website.
#DCGrants #NonprofitD #grantwriter
#DCGrants #NonprofitD #grantwriter
Grant and Contract Proposal Development guidance is like birth control. You may not want to use it but if you don’t, your proposal prep can be unpredictable and full of surprises.
My posts are not sexy. Still, use them. Think of them as a gift from Planned Proposalhood.
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#writer
My posts are not sexy. Still, use them. Think of them as a gift from Planned Proposalhood.
#grants
#writer
December 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
NIH Compliance Matters
Simplified Review / Common Forms
Starting January 25,
all NIH applications must use the new Common Forms for biosketches and support documents. Formatting and compliance errors are an early screening risk. Prepare and tailor early in process.
#NIH #GrantWriting #Compliance
Simplified Review / Common Forms
Starting January 25,
all NIH applications must use the new Common Forms for biosketches and support documents. Formatting and compliance errors are an early screening risk. Prepare and tailor early in process.
#NIH #GrantWriting #Compliance
December 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
NIH Compliance Matters
Simplified Review / Common Forms
Starting January 25,
all NIH applications must use the new Common Forms for biosketches and support documents. Formatting and compliance errors are an early screening risk. Prepare and tailor early in process.
#NIH #GrantWriting #Compliance
Simplified Review / Common Forms
Starting January 25,
all NIH applications must use the new Common Forms for biosketches and support documents. Formatting and compliance errors are an early screening risk. Prepare and tailor early in process.
#NIH #GrantWriting #Compliance
Indirect Cost Cap
A proposed 15% cap on indirect costs could significantly reshape grant budgets for universities and research institutions. Now is the time to reassess cost structures and budget assumptions.This is a tough proposition for research entities.
#Grantwriter #Researchfunding #Funding
A proposed 15% cap on indirect costs could significantly reshape grant budgets for universities and research institutions. Now is the time to reassess cost structures and budget assumptions.This is a tough proposition for research entities.
#Grantwriter #Researchfunding #Funding
December 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Indirect Cost Cap
A proposed 15% cap on indirect costs could significantly reshape grant budgets for universities and research institutions. Now is the time to reassess cost structures and budget assumptions.This is a tough proposition for research entities.
#Grantwriter #Researchfunding #Funding
A proposed 15% cap on indirect costs could significantly reshape grant budgets for universities and research institutions. Now is the time to reassess cost structures and budget assumptions.This is a tough proposition for research entities.
#Grantwriter #Researchfunding #Funding
NIH Consolidation
NIH funding is shifting. 27 institutes are being consolidated into 8, signaling a move away from traditional institute-specific awards toward broader, cross-cutting framework funding. Grant strategy will need to adjust.
#NIH #Grants #grabtwriter
NIH funding is shifting. 27 institutes are being consolidated into 8, signaling a move away from traditional institute-specific awards toward broader, cross-cutting framework funding. Grant strategy will need to adjust.
#NIH #Grants #grabtwriter
December 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
NIH Consolidation
NIH funding is shifting. 27 institutes are being consolidated into 8, signaling a move away from traditional institute-specific awards toward broader, cross-cutting framework funding. Grant strategy will need to adjust.
#NIH #Grants #grabtwriter
NIH funding is shifting. 27 institutes are being consolidated into 8, signaling a move away from traditional institute-specific awards toward broader, cross-cutting framework funding. Grant strategy will need to adjust.
#NIH #Grants #grabtwriter
Virginia grant alert. FY 2026 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant for the Eastern District of Virginia is due January 15, 2026. Funding supports initiatives focused on reducing violent crime. Apply through the Virginia DCJS website.
#VirginiaGrants #ProjectSafeNeighborhoods #GrantWriter #VA
#VirginiaGrants #ProjectSafeNeighborhoods #GrantWriter #VA
December 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Virginia grant alert. FY 2026 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant for the Eastern District of Virginia is due January 15, 2026. Funding supports initiatives focused on reducing violent crime. Apply through the Virginia DCJS website.
#VirginiaGrants #ProjectSafeNeighborhoods #GrantWriter #VA
#VirginiaGrants #ProjectSafeNeighborhoods #GrantWriter #VA
MD nonprofits: grant deadlines ahead. EPA R3 Environmental Justice (1-yr Apr 30, 2025; 2-yr Dec 30, 2025). HUD Jobs Plus (Dec 29, 2025). Aquatic Invasive (Dec 31, 2025). MD Two Fifty (Jan 30, 2026). Frederick SECURE: rolling thru Mar 31, 2025. #Maryland #Grants #Blacksky
December 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Tracking federal funding shifts and their impact on organizations matters. Providing guidance on grant and contract proposals isn’t very sexy. I know. Still, human-serving grants and contracts are especially important now, so I’ll keep posting.
#grants #federalcontracts #grantwriter #blackbluesky
#grants #federalcontracts #grantwriter #blackbluesky
December 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tracking federal funding shifts and their impact on organizations matters. Providing guidance on grant and contract proposals isn’t very sexy. I know. Still, human-serving grants and contracts are especially important now, so I’ll keep posting.
#grants #federalcontracts #grantwriter #blackbluesky
#grants #federalcontracts #grantwriter #blackbluesky