Grant Assistance
Did you know?
- The top three grantmaking foundations account for $60 billion in investment assets, which is only 7% of available grantmaking assets available!
The Gates and Ford Foundations and Lilly Endowment are the three largest grantmaking organizations in the US. - There are over 86,000 grantmaking organizations.
- The top three sticking points for grant seekers are a lack of time and/or manpower; competition for grants; and challenges identifying grant opportunities.
- Typical foundation grants may require 15-20 hours for application and federal grants can rise to 100 hours or more.
* Source: 35 Grant Statistics for 2023: The Ultimate List | Instrumentl
Grants can be a great way to get funding to grow your business or expand or support your non-profit. However, the grant application process can be daunting and time-consuming. Our team has experience on both sides of the table, both in applying to receive grants as well as evaluating grant applications through business grant programs. Our experience on both sides of the process can help you to secure the grant funding you need.
We can assist your business or non-profit with the grant process in a number of ways, including:
- Identify the right grants for your business or organization: There are many different types of grants available, and not all of them are a good fit for every business or organization. Our team will help you identify grants that are a good match for your goals and needs, saving time, effort, and money by not wasting time applying for grant opportunities with low or no possibility for success.
- Write a strong grant proposal: A grant proposal is a document that outlines your business or organization’s need for funding and how you will use the funds. We’ll assist in writing a strong and persuasive grant proposal tailored for both your business or organization and the grant program and granting organization helping to increase your chances of getting approved.
- Ensure appropriate documentation is prepared and provided: Much like a loan application, some grant applications can require a detailed narrative, financial information, and goals (“outcomes.”) Our experienced team will ensure appropriate and accurate documentation is provided.
- Help you prepare for the grant interview: If you are invited for a grant interview, we’re on your team to help you prepare and practice your answers to common interview questions, and structure your responses and documentation to maximize the chances of success.
- Follow up after the grant application is submitted: After you submit your grant application, it is important to follow up with the grantor to ensure that your application is complete and that all required documentation has been submitted. We’ll manage this follow up process as appropriate and assist with requests for additional clarification, documentation, and information.
Our goal is to make the process as painless and smooth as possible for our clients, while delivering the best possibility for success in the grant submission process.
When thinking about working on your proposals individually or working with us, a few items to consider:
- The type of grant you are applying for: Some grants are more competitive than others. If you are applying for a competitive grant, our expertise can increase your chances of success.
- Your experience with grant writing: If you have no or limited experience with grant writing, let us be a part of the team.
- Your time constraints: Searching for, evaluating, and applying for grants can be a tedious, time-consuming process. Focus on running your business or on your non-profit and leave the process up to our experienced team.
Ready for a free, no-cost consultation? Please get in touch with us today!
Our Grant Assistance services can help you:
Save Time
Let's be real: searching and applying for grants can be time consuming and frustrating. Leave the paperwork to us and focus on what's important - running your business or non-profit.
Submit Quality Documentation
Grant applications often require financial or other documentation, and we'll ensure that appropriate documentation meeting the program requirements is submitted correctly from day one.
Maximize Chances of Success with a Grant Proposal Written by Pros with Experience
Could you represent yourself in court? Possibly. Would it be the most efficient and effective way to win your case? Unless you're an attorney, probably not. Our staff have assembled and reviewed hundreds of grant applications for both businesses and non-profits. Much like in an attorney in court, we know the process from both sides of the table.
Interview Prep and Follow Up Assistance
Our team is there to support you throughout the grant process. Follow up questions from a funder? We're there. Interview with a program manager? We'll help to prepare you.
Whether you’re ready for a free, no obligation consultation or just have a question or comment, we would love to hear from you.
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