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NSF Engines Cohort II – Due April 15th
The NSF Engines Cohort II RFP has been released with notable updates to the solicitation. Full proposals are by invitation ...

The Risks of Generative AI in Grant Proposal Preparation
Brace yourself—our take on Generative AI in grant proposal preparation might not be what you want to hear ...

Expert Grant Writing Services
Increase your chances of securing funding with E.B. Howard Consulting’s professionally written grant proposals. Our expert team crafts detailed, persuasive ...

The Future of Evaluation in Government Funding
Future-proof your funding proposals! Leverage emerging evaluation trends like AI, real-time data, and outcome-focused metrics to secure success ...

Measuring Impact, Driving Success
At E.B. Howard Consulting, our evaluation services provide critical insights to measure your program's effectiveness and guide future improvements ...

NSF-Funded Research: Publication Guidelines & Award Updates Amid Executive Orders
Are you wondering if you can publish results from your NSF-funded work and how to acknowledge funding? Learn NSF's stance ...

What SBA’s New Priorities Mean for You: Key Opportunities & Next Steps
The SBA's new leadership is prioritizing U.S. manufacturing, small business growth, and funding access. Learn what this means for you ...

Navigating the New Executive Order: What Federal Grant and Contract Recipients Need to Know
New federal rules may delay grants & contracts! Learn how increased scrutiny & payment justifications could impact your funding—and what ...

New Executive Order Seeks to Bolster DOGE Role in Federal Grants and Contracts
On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled "Implementing the President’s 'Department of Government Efficiency' Cost Efficiency ...

Common Myths About Grant Funding – Debunked!
Discover the truth behind grant funding myths and unlock new opportunities for your business. Learn how E.B. Howard Consulting can ...

Clean Books, Clear Funding: Grant Writer Success Fees – A Startup Trap
You're a startup with a game-changing idea, and securing grant funding is crucial to your growth. That seemingly attractive deal ...

How to Pivot Your Funding Strategy in a Changing Federal Landscape
Federal budget cuts & agency reductions are shifting the funding landscape. Stay ahead by diversifying funding, strengthening grant proposals, tracking ...

Federal Funding is Changing—What You Need to Know
For organizations that rely on federal grants, contracts, or evaluation funding, these changes could have significant impacts. The key question: ...

How Startups Can Leverage Evaluation Findings to Secure Additional Government Funding
Turn evaluation findings into funding success! Showcase progress, build credibility, and secure future awards with evidence-backed proposals ...

Federal Government Contractors May No Longer Have 90 Days to Comply With Trump Administration’s DEI Executive Order
Federal Government Contractors May No Longer Have 90 Days to Comply With Trump Administration’s DEI Executive Order ...