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  • 1.  GrantStation Membership Discount

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous
    Posted 09-05-2025 11:27 AM
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    I've been seeing quite a bit of talk about grants and grant-seeking forums lately so I thought I'd add in something I've found. On September 16th-17th GrantStation will be $199 instead of $599 when being purchased through TechSoup for nonprofits. Hope this helps!


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  • 2.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-05-2025 10:57 PM

    Hi, 

    I have struggled with the benefit vs cost of Grant Station. Is the program worth the price? 



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    Connie Ash
    Director
    Mended Paws Sanctuary
    AR
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  • 3.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-06-2025 08:41 AM
    Connie,
    Do you have to purchase Techsoups software to be able to get that price?

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    Beverly Paladinetti
    Philanthropy Director 
    Purrfect Peaches Cat Rescue
    We believe the world needs more purrs and more smiles.






  • 4.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-06-2025 12:31 PM

    Hi, I'm the original poster. :) No, you do not have to purchase Techsoup software, you just need to be a registered nonprofit and sign up for their nonprofit pricing (it's free) and there you can purchase the GrantStation subscription at the lower price. Hope this helps!



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    Bailey Evans
    Grant Writer
    Animal Allies Humane Society
    MN
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  • 5.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-07-2025 12:06 PM

    I'm the original poster. :) I use GrantStation and GrantWatch every single day and they are both totally worth it! Without them it would be so much harder to find nonlocal grants and find info about them and their foundations. Hope this helps! 



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    Bailey Evans
    Grant Writer
    Animal Allies Humane Society
    MN
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  • 6.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-07-2025 07:37 PM

    I am totally in agreement - Grant Station has multiple uses - is pretty user-friendly, and especially for an organization just starting to do grant writing, very, very inexpensive. 

    --- Als, join TechSoup - which is entirely free (with two paid additional options).

    Both effective, useful, and inexpensive tools in any good toolbox..... 



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    Jean Harman
    The Cat Sanctuary
    Eugene, Oregon
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  • 7.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-08-2025 01:35 PM

    I appreciate this thread, as I have been on the fence about Grant Station. TY!



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    Rachel Bergren
    Executive Director
    Animal Welfare
    NV
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  • 8.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-09-2025 10:48 AM

    You're very welcome, I hope you enjoy GrantStation!



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    Bailey Evans
    Grant Writer
    Animal Allies Humane Society
    MN
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  • 9.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous
    Posted 09-08-2025 11:22 AM
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    I'm the original poster. :) My organization is subscribed to both GrantStation and GrantWatch, I use both every single day! GrantWatch is $249 for the year (I think) so the prices are pretty similar right now. Truly, I HIGHLY recommend either grant hub, it's the best way I've found to locate nonlocal grant opportunities. Additionally, compared to other grant locaters, the price is low. Candid's premium grant search is incredibly expensive, so is GrantGopher and The Grant Portal. 

    Personally, either GrantStation or GrantWatch are worth the price. With GrantWatch you can purchase a month subscription and really get to work on documenting what you find so you can apply throughout the year. Hope this helps!

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  • 10.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-08-2025 11:37 AM

    This is really helpful information.  I've been meaning to do a trial with "Instrumntl" (yes, that's how its spelled) -- but its really pricey (e.g. $179 a month).  Has anyone tried this service?  Too rich for our blood, but thought I'd sign up for the trial to see what its all about.  Will also check out GrantStation and GrantWatch (if the organization isn't already signed up for this).



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    Ann McCague
    Board Member
    Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor
    WA
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  • 11.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-09-2025 10:51 AM

    We have tried Instrumentl but weren't a fan-it's way to expensive for what it offers. It isn't as intuative as GrantStation or GrantWatch (which is my preferred hub). Personally, I'd skip that and apply for a cheaper option like GrantStation.



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    Bailey Evans
    Grant Writer
    Animal Allies Humane Society
    MN
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  • 12.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-09-2025 07:13 PM

    Thanks -- good to know.



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    Ann McCague
    Board Member
    Animal Protection Society - Friday Harbor
    WA
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  • 13.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-09-2025 03:16 AM

    We also purchase Grant Station through Techsoup. It is definitely worth it. We've won two grants that we didn't know about before we signed up. We also signed up for the free version of The Shareway and Grant Gopher. You don't get as many good leads with their free versions but we have received several raffle items through Shareway emails, including a $600 value winetasting party from Total Wine and  Bark box gift certificates.  If you haven't signed up for TechSoup yet you should! 



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    Lisa Burn
    Co-founder/VP
    Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary
    Myakka City, FL
    https://farmhousesanctuary.org
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  • 14.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-10-2025 04:44 AM

    Thanks so much for the advice on grants everyone. Trying to take some of the heat off our small volunteer group when it comes to fundraising events. Im going to try your ideas. 



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    Carol Bridges
    President
    Winding River Paws for a Cause
    NC
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  • 15.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-08-2025 01:06 PM

    I see GrantStation on sale at Techsoup for $199.  Which seems to be a great deal as it says normal price is $699/year on the website.
    GrantWatch is $249/year

    Finances are tight and IF I can get the board to purchase a membership, which one is best for a rescue that has zero idea/experience applying for grants? We really need to get started because we can't grow if we can't get funding to help out. We float by year to year. But it is a daunting task. I'm sure I have "deer in headlight" look when I start looking at the grant stuff. LOL



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    Sarah
    Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue
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  • 16.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-09-2025 10:48 AM

    I prefer GrantWatch over GrantStation but you can't beat the price, especially now that there's a sale going on. I am a grant writer but if you're looking for something for the new writers/non writers, I'd say either are safe options. I prefer those two over any other service we've tried. 



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    Bailey Evans
    Grant Writer
    Animal Allies Humane Society
    MN
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  • 17.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-09-2025 04:12 PM

    GrantStation is showing up as $119 for me. Interestingly, the website says that any organization that already uses GrantStation can also get a 12-month renewal at the lower price.

    Bailey, I had a few questions about grant-writing. Do you automate your grant writing or use any sort of template? Also, can I ask about how much you bring in per year through grants from software like GrantStation and others? I'm curious about payout-to-time consumption ratio. Thank you for any information you can provide!



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    Drew Domalick
    Volunteer
    N/A
    WI
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  • 18.  RE: GrantStation Membership Discount

    Posted 09-10-2025 07:11 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this! That's a great deal, and I'm sure it'll be really helpful for many of us looking into grant opportunities. We've actually never subscribed to anything like this before, so it's great to learn about options out there! 



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    Julie Beatty
    Grants Coordinator
    Ziva Dog Rescue
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