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Grant Writing | For Science Sake

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.

Contact Me for Grant Support