Completing a grant application can feel like an incredible feat. You’ve crossed every t, dotted every i, proofread until your eyes crossed, and crossed everything off your list. The feeling of release when you hit “submit”, send that email or mail that package can be downright euphoric. If anyone has ever been through this process, they also understand that with the good, there is the frantic, the stress, and the long nights. There are plenty of tips and tools of the trade that experienced nonprofit staff and grant writers will tell you about executing your grant application or getting to the light at the end of the tunnel. They can be whittled down to this: start early and stay organized.