Grant Consulting Services and Strategy

Work with a grant consultant who builds the strategy before the proposal.

Most organizations don’t have a grant writing problem. They have a grant strategy problem. Think and Ink Grant Consulting® is a grant consulting firm that helps colleges and universities, large nonprofits, and local governments decide which grants to pursue, design programs funders want to support, and build systems that win year after year.

What our grant consultants do

• Grant strategy: a 12-month funding roadmap aligned with your priorities and capacity

• Grant readiness: our E.P.I.C. Assessment scores your Expertise, Programming, Innovative Strategy, and Capacity, so you know exactly what to fix before you apply

• Program design: logic models, outcomes, and evaluation plans that make programs fundable

• Funder research and alignment: finding the funders most likely to say yes, and skipping the ones that won’t

• Funder relationship building: strategies to engage funders before you apply

• Team training: helping your staff and leadership build lasting grant capacity

Why work with a grant writing consultant who has been a funder

Our consultants have distributed grants as funders and scored proposals as federal reviewers. We know how funding decisions are made, and we use that insight to shape your strategy from the start. Our consulting is built on our proprietary Think.Ink.FUND.™ Framework: think strategically first, ink competitive proposals second, and manage funding so it lasts.

Ways to start

• E.P.I.C. Assessment: a scored diagnostic of your grant readiness, with a written report and clear next steps. $1,750 (introductory pricing).

• Think Engagement: ongoing strategy and research support, including an annual grant research calendar and 90-day funding roadmap.

• Complimentary consultation: a conversation about your goals and where to begin.

Frequently asked questions

What does a grant consultant do?

A grant consultant helps you decide which grants to pursue and positions your organization to win them. That covers strategy, readiness, program design, and funder alignment, before and alongside the writing.

Do I need a grant consultant or a grant writer?

If you know exactly which grant you’re applying for and your program is ready, start with grant writing. If you’re unsure where to focus or keep getting declined, start with consulting or an E.P.I.C. Assessment.

Do you work with organizations outside Atlanta?

Yes. We’re based in Atlanta and serve clients nationwide.