Best Practices for Fair and Transparent Grant Reviews

How to Evaluate Funding Requests Efficiently and Equitably

Imagine having the ability to fully fund every project—big or small—that tackles homelessness, boosts childhood literacy, or eliminates food insecurity.

While no funder can do it all, you can make thoughtful decisions about how to allocate your organization’s resources for maximum impact. With so many nonprofits doing incredible work, those choices can feel overwhelming.

That’s why having a clear, fair, and efficient grant review process is essential. It ensures your resources go where they’re needed most.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through proven strategies to refine your approach, including:

  • How to determine the best grant review type for your organization

  • How to build a dedicated and diverse review committee

  • What key topics to include in your reviewer orientation

  • How to minimize bias and ensure fairness in your process

Download this guide today and take the next step toward a streamlined, equitable grant review process.

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