Grant writing is one of the few forms of copywriting where the audience is reading your submission specifically to find a reason to say yes -- or no. Reviewers have limited time and a specific rubric. The organizations that win grants are not always the ones with the strongest programs. They are the ones whose applications most clearly demonstrate that the program matches the funder\'s priorities.
This sounds cynical but it is not -- it is the practical reality of competitive grant review. A well-run program with a poorly written application is a waste of the program\'s impact potential. Getting the writing right is not about dressing up a weak program; it is about making sure a strong program gets through the review process.
Our grant writing process begins with a full review of the funder\'s guidelines, previous grant recipients (where public), and any stated priorities for the current cycle. We research the funder before recommending whether to apply at all -- a poor fit between your program and the funder\'s priorities is a waste of everyone\'s time.
We have written successful grant applications for federal, state, and municipal programs, private foundations, and corporate giving programs. We work across education, community development, public health, arts, and social services. If your program generates measurable outcomes, we can write an application that communicates them clearly.
- Full grant application narrative
- Funder fit analysis and recommendation
- Program description and theory of change
- Budget narrative copy
- Evaluation and outcomes section
- Organization background and capacity section
- 3 revision rounds
- Submission checklist and formatting review