
Grant Writing
Grant Writing
I help turn sound conservation ideas into funded projects. With more than 25 years of experience, I develop competitive proposals for agriculture, rangelands, grasslands, watersheds, and working landscapes.
What I Offer
Grant Searching
I identify opportunities that fit your goals, timeline, and match capacity across agencies, foundations, and programs. I map deadlines, eligibility, and alignment so you can prioritize the best fits.
- Opportunity scans and calendars
- Funder fit and eligibility checks
- Submission strategy and sequencing
Background Research
I build the evidence base that reviewers expect. This includes local context, literature, data, and need statements that connect your project to measurable outcomes.
- Needs assessments and context
- Evidence summaries and citations
- Metrics and evaluation framing
Full Grant Writing
I craft clear, compliant proposals that connect strategy, science, and implementation. I coordinate narratives, budgets, forms, letters, and attachments.
- Narratives and logic models
- Budgets, match, and justifications
- Attachments, letters, and forms
Pipeline and Partner Coordination
I help manage multi-partner submissions and keep materials organized and on schedule so your team can focus on technical content and delivery.
- Roles, timelines, and checklists
- Review cycles and quality control
- Submission readiness and upload
Flexible Support Options
Interim Support
I step in when you need experienced help to meet a deadline or cover a staffing gap. I can lead or support opportunity research, drafting, partner coordination, and packaging.
- Rapid scoping and alignment
- Short-term proposal leadership
- Coordination during transitions
Retainer Support
For teams that want to stay proposal-ready year round. I maintain your pipeline, develop multi-year strategies, and prepare materials ahead of open calls.
- Quarterly pipeline planning
- Rolling drafts and templates
- Standing reviews and updates
How I Work
1. Discovery and Fit
Clarify aims, partners, timelines, and funders. Align scope and deliverables.
2. Research and Evidence
Compile data and local context to ground the case for need and feasibility.
3. Strategy and Narrative
Define objectives, activities, milestones, and measures of success.
4. Budgets and Match
Develop compliant budgets, match strategies, and clear justifications.
5. Packaging and Review
Coordinate attachments, letters, forms, and compliance checks.
6. Submission and Hand-Off
Finalize, submit, and transfer files for award negotiation and reporting.
Focus Areas
Rangelands Grasslands Watersheds Riparian systems Soil health Grazing management Habitat connectivity Working landscapes
FAQ
What is Interim Grant Support?
Interim support is short-term assistance when you need to meet an upcoming deadline, cover a staffing gap, or manage multiple submissions. I act as an extension of your team and keep momentum with opportunity scans, drafting, coordination, and packaging.
What is Retainer Grant Support?
Retainer support is an ongoing partnership for organizations that want to stay proactive. I maintain your pipeline, prepare materials ahead of calls, and coordinate regular reviews so proposals are ready when opportunities open.
Let’s Connect
If you are ready to strengthen your grant pipeline and submit competitive proposals, I am ready to help.
