A Funding Foundation Package is the one document your organization builds once and uses repeatedly. It captures your full program story, including your needs statement, goals, budget, and key organizational details, so every grant application you write starts from a strong, consistent foundation rather than a blank page.

A Master Grant Template is a comprehensive, reusable document that contains all the core elements of your program or project in a standardized format. It includes your needs statement, goals and objectives, program description, evaluation plan, budget framework, and organizational background. Rather than starting from scratch for each grant application, you can adapt sections of your master template to fit different funders' requirements and priorities.

This strategic tool saves significant time, ensures consistency across applications, and helps clarify your program model. A well-developed master template typically costs $2,500-$3,000 to create but can be repurposed for dozens of grant applications, foundation letters, donor appeals, and other fundraising materials.

This is included in the Grant Readiness Package

What does Grant Writing service include?

Our Grant Writing service provides complete grant application development from concept to submission. Depending on your project's scope, the service includes:

For Existing Programs Seeking Funding:

• Complete grant narrative development
• Detailed project budget with justifications
• Logic model or evaluation framework (if required)
• Executive summary/project abstract
• All required supporting documentation
• Final review and submission preparation

For Concept-to-Proposal Development:

• Program model design and refinement
• Measurable outcomes and evaluation framework development
• Complete grant narrative and budget
• Logic model creation
• Supporting documentation
• Strategic guidance on program implementation

All Grant Writing projects include:

• Initial consultation to understand your project and goals
• Funder research and alignment assessment
• Professional narrative that tells your story compellingly
• Budget development that aligns with your program design
• Review and revision process with your team
• Final submission-ready application

What's the typical timeline for grant writing?

Most grant writing projects require 4-6 weeks from start to submission, depending on the complexity of your program and funder requirements. Here's our typical process:

• Week 1: Initial consultation, information gathering, and funder research
• Weeks 2-3: Draft development and internal review
• Week 4: Revisions based on your feedback
• Weeks 5-6: Final refinements and submission preparation

Rush projects (2-3 weeks) are available for an additional fee, provided all necessary information and supporting documents are readily available.

What information do I need to provide?

To ensure an efficient process, you'll need to provide organizational background materials, program details, budget parameters, and any required supporting documents. We'll provide a detailed information-gathering checklist during our initial consultation to streamline the process.

Do you handle the actual submission?

We prepare your application to be submission-ready, but  the official submission must be completed by an authorized representative of your organization (typically the Executive Director or designated staff member). We provide detailed submission instructions and can guide you through the process.

The Grant Review service provides a comprehensive professional assessment of your completed grant application before submission. Within 5 business days of receiving your draft, you'll receive a detailed written feedback report that covers:

• Narrative clarity and flow - Is your story compelling and easy to follow?
• Funder alignment - Does your proposal match the funder's stated priorities and requirements?
• Needs statement strength - Is your problem statement well-supported and compelling?
• Goals and objectives - Are they specific, measurable, and achievable?
• Budget justification - Do your numbers align with your narrative and funder guidelines?
• Overall persuasiveness - Does your application make a strong case for funding?

The review includes specific, actionable recommendations for strengthening each major section of your application. This service is designed for organizations that have strong writing capabilities and want professional validation and enhancement suggestions before hitting "submit."

What happens after I receive my review?

The grant review is a one-time comprehensive assessment designed to give you everything you need to finalize your application independently. You'll receive detailed feedback with specific recommendations that you can implement on your own timeline.

The review process does not include revision reviews or additional coaching sessions. It is designed for organizations that are comfortable making edits based on professional feedback. If you need ongoing support through the revision process, our Grant Coaching service may be a better fit for your needs.

How should I prepare my application for review?

Submit your most complete draft possible. While it doesn't need to be perfect, it should include all major sections and be as close to final as you can make it. This ensures you receive the most valuable and actionable feedback possible.

Private funding from nonprofit foundations, family foundations, corporate giving programs, and community foundations. Foundation grants typically offer more flexibility in program design and reporting requirements. They range from small local awards to major national initiatives, with funding priorities that vary widely based on each foundation's mission and geographic focus.

Funding from businesses through their corporate social responsibility programs, community investment initiatives, or marketing partnerships. These opportunities often emphasize community impact, employee engagement, or brand alignment with social causes.

Local funding sources including community foundations, civic organizations, religious institutions, and crowdfunding platforms. These smaller-scale opportunities are often the most accessible starting point for new organizations or innovative programs

Funding opportunities administered by state governments, counties, and municipalities. These may include direct state funding or federal dollars passed through state agencies. State grants often focus on local community needs and may have more flexible requirements than federal programs, making them accessible to smaller organizations.

By special request only

Government funding issued by federal agencies to support public purposes and community initiatives. These competitive grants typically have strict requirements, detailed reporting obligations, and longer application timelines. Federal grants often provide substantial funding amounts but require significant organizational capacity and compliance expertise.

We currently do not provide this service.