Federal grants are more chaotic than ever. Delays, shifting executive orders, compliance confusion—and now, questions about what language nonprofits can or can’t use in applications. But should you give up on federal funding altogether?In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson is joined by Fielding Jezreel, federal grant strategist, Founder & President of Jezreel Consulting, to unpack what’s really happening with federal grants in 2025—and why walking away could hurt your mission more than help it.You’ll learn:How to assess whether your nonprofit is ready—and willing—to pursue federal fundsWhat’s changed (and hasn’t) in compliance and DEI-related requirementsHow advocacy and funding strategy are now deeply connectedWhy applying might be your loudest form of protestWhat to do before your first applicationWhether you’re already in the federal grant game or standing at the edge of it, this is the clarity and strategy you’ve been craving.#federalgrants #nonprofitfunding #grantwriting #nonprofitstrategy #nonprofitleadership #thecharitycfoContact Fielding Website: https://www.jezreelconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fieldingjezreel/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfo 📬 Join Our Newsletter https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1
