Groundwork
Every successful grant pipeline starts with solid groundwork. Before you can cultivate sustainable funding relationships, you need a clear understanding of your organization's unique position in the funding landscape and a strategic roadmap that aligns your mission with the right opportunities. Our Groundwork service provides that essential foundation through a comprehensive 12-week process designed to create your personalized grant funding field guide. We'll dive deep into understanding your organization's mission, programs, and capacity, then develop a tailored strategy that positions your organization for long-term success.
One-time 12-week partnership starting at $5,000
This partnership includes:
In-depth discovery of your organization's environmental programs and impact vision
Comprehensive research identifying aligned grant opportunities with the highest potential for success
Creation of a 12-month funding field guide with submission timeline
Strategic guidance for meaningful funder relationships
Translation of your projects into compelling grant-ready projects
Expert project planning focused on measurable outcomes Integrative support from our niche expert partners
Grant Ecosystem Management
Just as healthy ecosystems require both strong foundations and ongoing nurturing, organizations thrive with both strategic planning and sustained support. While our Groundwork services establish the framework your organization needs for successful implementation and development, our Grant Ecosystem Management services provide the continuous care needed to help your initiatives achieve sustained growth while you focus on running an impactful program. For organizations ready to cultivate meaningful impact and sustainable growth, we offer the following long-term partnerships:
Scope Customization Options: Full Ecosystem Management can be scaled up or contracted with a contingency budget to support any or all of the following needs:
Additional Grant Submissions: Support for additional proposal submissions
Federal Grant Support: Proposal development through our expert federal grant team for complex federal applications
Grant Reporting: Development of interim and final reports for funded initiatives
Spend-Down Tracking: Detailed financial monitoring and report preparation using specialized grant management software to ensure grant compliance
Annual partnership | Starting at $3,000/month
Full Ecosystem Management
Annual partnership | Starting at $5,000/month
Our most comprehensive solution for organizations ready to fully outsource their grant development process.
Grant Ecosystem Management provides end-to-end grant services, allowing your team to focus primarily on program implementation and impact while we do the legwork on your funding portfolio—from research to writing to submission.
This partnership includes foundation and state-level grant support through:
Full writing, submission, and tracking for 3 grant proposals per quarter and up to 10 letters of inquiry or pre-applications per year
Comprehensive management of your grant pipeline and calendar
Integrative support from our niche expert partners in environmental program implementation and impact evaluation
Strategic leveraging of successful grants for continued funding growth
We handle the entire grant process while you focus on your mission
For organizations with internal writing capacity who need expert guidance, structure, and support on a budget.
This partnership provides your team with all the tools, templates, and expert support needed to develop compelling proposals. We provide the framework and guidance; your team brings your authentic voice and expertise to the writing process.
This partnership includes foundation and state-level grant support through :
Continued prospecting for new opportunities and monitoring of planned opportunities for updates
Administrative guidance, including portal setup, grant skeletons, and deadline tracking for 3 grant proposals per quarter and up to 10 letters of inquiry or pre-applications per year
Professional editing support
Access to our collaborative writing platform, client portal, and project management system
Curated templates and troubleshooting support
Integrative support from our niche expert partners in environmental program implementation and impact evaluation
