Proposals
Writing proposals is the most straightforward part of the grant application process. Though never quick (or easy), the goal is always the same: to compellingly explain why your project deserves to be funded.
Some grant consultants may additionally offer application assistance (tracking and uploading all required forms & documentation [letters of support, staff resumes, etc.]); they may also be willing to create these documents for you (e.g., a “letter of support” template) to facilitate an easy application process.
Prospect Research
World-changing ideas don’t fund themselves. Knowing where to find funding that aligns with your mission can be challenging. Grant consultants are experienced researchers who can guide you through this process. At Calyx, we offer detailed reports on prospective grant funding opportunities—prioritized by likelihood of success and uniquely aligned with your goals.
Project Development
We have a saying at Calyx: “Projects—not problems—get funded.” Simply stating that your town, organization or business is struggling with a problem is not enough to win funders’ buy-in. You have to have a plan to solve that problem. That’s where projects come in.
Projects reassure funders that they’ll see a return on their investment (ROI). Competitive grant applications have SMART goals and measurable objectives. Sometimes, grant-seekers apply for funding with a project already in mind; other times, they discover a perfect opportunity but need help developing a project.
Highly-skilled grant consultants—like the ones at Calyx—may provide custom-tailored planning services (including budget development, creating evaluation metrics/rubrics, and establishing grant management and data tracking systems). The Takeaway: the more complicated the project (and the more help a client needs developing it), the longer an application will take.
Project Management
Some consultants may offer services such as monitoring grant participants, ensuring grant compliance, tracking project progress, writing reports, and communicating project impact to funders and stakeholders) after the grant has been awarded.
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