Grant Development Services
GRANT WRITING & SUBMISSION
Hands-on Heritage turns funding aspirations into actionable strategies and successful outcomes. Our commitment goes beyond securing funds; we build and maintain lasting relationships with our clients, offering continuous support and guidance to help you achieve sustained success. We value your partnership and are here to help you unlock the potential of grant funding, enabling your organization to thrive and make a significant impact.
Grant Development Services
Securing grant funding can be competitive and complex, but our specialized Grant Division is your steadfast partner. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in grant research, development, and submission. We specialize in local, state, and federal funding.
While Hands-on Heritage’s Grant Division is committed to providing comprehensive support and strategic expertise in your grant acquisition efforts, we must emphasize that we cannot guarantee funding. However, we will employ our full range of resources, knowledge, and dedication to maximize your chances of securing the grants your organization needs.
Grant Research & Strategy
At Hands-on Heritage, we conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to understand your organization’s mission, goals, programs, and specific funding requirements. Our approach includes:
- Strategic Outline Meeting: We meet with you and your team to discuss your project’s pain points and possible solutions.
- Grant Identification: We pinpoint the types and scales of grants that match your needs, whether federal, state, local, or private foundations.
- Project Portfolio: We collect detailed information about your project(s) and begin the process of building a portfolio
- Database Development: We create a robust database of potential grant opportunities, detailing deadlines, eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and application requirements.
- Ongoing Updates: We regularly update the database with new opportunities that align with your organization’s profile.
- Regular Reviews: We communicate regularly through monthly progress reports, updating you on research, opportunities, and changes in the funding landscape.
Grant Development and Submission
Our team supports you through every step of the grant application process, ensuring your submissions are compelling and compliant:
- Funder Profiles: We create detailed profiles for each potential grant, including the funder’s background, previous recipients, and grantmaker priorities.
- Application Preparation: We help prepare all necessary materials, including letters of inquiry, proposals, budgets, and supporting documents.
- Narrative Crafting: We assist you in creating narratives that align with funders’ priorities and showcase your organization’s capacity and impact.
- Draft Reviews: We review and provide feedback on grant application drafts, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to guidelines.
- Collaboration Facilitation: We work with your staff to gather essential information and ensure that all application sections are complete and accurate.
- Templates & Examples: We provide templates and examples of successful grant applications (redacted) for reference.
- Submission Coordination: We manage the submission process, ensuring all materials are submitted on time and in the correct format.
- Status Tracking: We track application statuses and follow up with funders as needed.
With Hands-on Heritage’s Grant Division, you gain a partner dedicated to securing the funding necessary to achieve your organization’s mission and goals. Please let us know if you would like to know more about what we offer and request an official Scope of Services tailored to your specific needs.