A successful grant application is a team effort.
- Fit and eligibility mapping
- Pick the viable vehicle
- Readiness and documentation
- Application build and polish
- Submission and follow-through
- You share your goal: education, research, creative work, home improvement, disaster recovery, business R&D, etc.
- We map the correct pathway:
- True individual awards: fellowships, scholarships, artist grants, some research/travel awards.
- Pass-through or third-party: funding you access via a college, fiscal sponsor, nonprofit, or local government program.
- Not a grant but relevant: low-interest loans, tax credits, rebates, or benefits.
- Outcome: A realistic options brief with likely routes, warnings about ineligible paths, and next steps.
- If a true individual grant is viable:
- We identify programs, timelines, portals (e.g., Grants.gov filters, NEA/NEH fellowships, NIH/NSF fellowships, Fulbright, state arts councils), and selection criteria.
- If an intermediary is required:
- We help you align with an eligible organization:
- Enroll or affiliate with a university for research fellowships.
- Use a fiscal sponsor (a 501(c)(3) that receives and manages funds for your project).
- Partner with a local nonprofit or municipality to include your role in a larger grant.
- We help you align with an eligible organization:
- If a small business route fits better:
- We evaluate SBIR/STTR (for founders with a registered business) and outline the steps to form/register an entity if you choose that path.
- We outline exactly what you’ll need:
- Project summary, portfolio/CV/resume, letters/references, budget, timeline, work samples (for arts), research plan (for fellowships), proof of eligibility (citizenship/residency, student status), and any compliance items.
- We set milestones backward from due dates and clarify who does what:
- You: content, references, signatures, transcripts/work samples.
- Us: program fit check, application strategy, narrative coaching/editing, budget narrative guidance, compliance checklist.
- Narrative coaching: We help you tell a clear, evidence-based story aligned to the program’s rubric.
- Materials: We help craft statements of purpose, project descriptions, work plans, bios, and short answers; assemble work samples; and create a simple budget and justification.
- Compliance: We ensure formatting, page limits, file names, and required attachments meet the rules.
- Portal prep: We help you create or verify portal accounts (some programs use agency portals; many use custom systems or institutional platforms).
- Submission: We double-check completeness and submit on time (or guide you if the program requires applicant-only submission).
- Post-submission: We track confirmations, prepare for interviews or additional requests, and plan for re-application if needed.
What we do vs. what you do
- We provide: Program discovery, eligibility guidance, strategy, editing/coaching, compliance checks, scheduling, and submission support where permissible.
- You provide: Authentic content, credentials, references, signatures, and timely reviews. You make final representations; we will not fabricate documents or misstate eligibility.
