GRANT WRITING & ADMINISTRATION
At Equity By Design, we're not just grant writers; we're strategic partners, working with our clients to position themselves for longterm sustainability. From supporting a diverse array of clients, to collaborating with funders, grant makers, and Program Related Investments (PRI) managers, our specialists have the capacity to handle every facet of the grant writing and administration continuum. In the last four years alone, our team has successfully secured more than $40 million in grant funding, leaving a transformative mark on organizations across a sprawling multi-state landscape. Your funding success story starts here – let's elevate your impact together!
For Grant Seekers
Our in-house team of specialists have the skills, resources, and experience to handle all of our clients' capitalization needs; inclusive of grant prospecting, funder engagement, grant writing, and application preparation and submission.
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Grant Writing Expertise: Our seasoned grant writers are adept at crafting compelling proposals that effectively convey your organization's mission, goals, and impact. We specialize in aligning your vision with the priorities of grant-making entities to maximize your chances of success.
Grant Research and Identification: Uncover a wealth of funding opportunities with our meticulous research services. We identify grants that align with your organization's focus, ensuring you stay informed about potential sources of support
Customized Grant Management Solutions: Simplify the complexities of grant management with our tailored solutions. From application tracking to reporting, we streamline the entire process, allowing you to focus on driving positive change.
Budget Development and Financial Strategy: Ensure your financials are in order with our expertise in budget development. We assist in creating realistic budgets that resonate with grantors, demonstrating your commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Capacity Building Workshops: Empower your team with knowledge through our capacity-building workshops. Learn best practices in grant writing, management, and compliance, enhancing your organization's capabilities for sustained success.
Monitoring and Evaluation Services: Demonstrate the impact of your programs with our monitoring and evaluation services. We help you develop metrics, collect data, and assess outcomes to showcase the effectiveness of your initiatives.
Post-Award Support: Navigate post-award challenges seamlessly with our support services. From compliance checks to progress reporting, we ensure you meet all requirements and maintain positive relationships with funders.
For Funders
When working with funders and grant and program-related investment (PRI) makers, we can manage all aspects of funding deployment -- both pre- and post award -- from RFP development to review of proposals and notification of awards. We are also able to provide oversight during the grant cycle to ensure that awardees remain on track to achieve the desired outcome.
Program planning
We have extensive experience designing and managing grant programs for funders. Specifically, we help funders to:
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Tailor their grant programs to their communities and goals
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Create or revise RFP materials and processes through an equity lens
RFP management
We can work with you to manage any aspect of the application stage:
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Releasing the RFP
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Receiving applications
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Coordinating the review process
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Application reviews
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Notifying applicants of award status
Post-award management
We can work with you to build ongoing relationships with your grantees to identify successes, challenges, and impact, as well as conducting program evaluation.