Grant Writing

We start the proposal development process by facilitating a dialogue with key leaders to craft a logic model, which brings clarity to the program you are developing, creates consensus around the grant program, and focuses your evaluation.

After the logic model is complete, we conduct a needs assessment to gather statistical information, anecdotal observations, and data on the target population.

Using your unique needs as a guide, we conduct comprehensive research to identify evidence-based practices, landmark findings, model programs, current trends, promising practices, and the most recent scientifically based studies that have proven effective in addressing similar challenges.

Once the RFP is released, we conduct a review of grant requirements and consult with you on key issues related to your competitiveness.

We then request information required for online applications to ensure that your registration is valid and current, allowing time for any updates needed well in advance of the competition due date.

Next, we use compelling data, anecdotes, and background information to craft an attention-grabbing explanation of why your project needs—and deserves—to receive grant funds.

In this section, we describe the project, beginning with the goals and objectives and outlining research-based strategies and activities to achieve those goals.

We develop a detailed timeline for rolling out key management tasks and program services that will assure the grant funder of your organization’s capability to implement your program effectively.

Our experienced evaluation team describes how the program will be evaluated, outcomes will be measured, and program results will be disseminated.

We develop strong budgets that comply with federal regulations regarding allowable costs while meeting the needs of your organization to implement the program. For programs that require matching funds, we work with you to identify sources.

Each competition involves a standard set of forms, required appendices, and additional documents, such as the abstract and letters of support. These documents often require your participation to confirm commitments and secure signatures.

In our quest for excellence, each component is reviewed multiple times for clarity and flow, content, depth and breadth of research, and alignment with the RFP. We typically build in two reviews for you to provide feedback.

We incorporate your feedback and carefully review all materials to create final versions ready for submission to the grant funder. Together, we will work with your team to initiate the online application, upload all application components, and submit the full application in advance of the grant competition deadline.

We provide you with an electronic copy of the application package and perform an in-depth analysis of all reviewer comments. For proposals that are not funded, we will rewrite your proposal—at no charge—for the next competition of the same grant program, if you are still eligible.