Grant Research Services That Find the Right Funders
Stop chasing every opportunity. Pursue the grants you’re most likely to win.
Applying for every grant that might fit wastes time and lowers your win rate. Think and Ink Grant Consulting® provides grant research services that identify federal, state, foundation, and corporate funders aligned with your mission and priorities, so your team can focus its time on applications with a real chance of success.
How our grant research is different
Our grant research draws on multiple grant databases not available to the public, our professional networks, and years of experience with funders. Because our team includes former funders and federal grant reviewers, we look beyond eligibility to fit: whether a funder has a history of supporting work like yours.
What our grant research services include
Funder identification: federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate opportunities aligned with your mission and programs
Little-known opportunities: grants that don’t show up in a basic search
Fit assessment: each opportunity reviewed for alignment, competitiveness, and your capacity to apply
Grant application calendar: a calendar with monthly updates to track due dates, manage capacity, and make sure nothing is missed
Pipeline visibility: know what’s coming so you can plan staff time and board approvals ahead
Research that drives strategy
Grant research is part of the "Think" stage of our proprietary Think.Ink.FUND.™ Framework. We research before anyone writes, so every proposal you submit is one worth submitting.
Who we serve
Colleges and universities pursuing federal education, workforce, and foundation funding
Large nonprofits expanding their funder base beyond current supporters
Local governments identifying federal and state programs for priority projects
Frequently asked questions
Can’t we just search grant databases ourselves?
You can, and many organizations do. The difference is fit. We use databases not available to the public, plus funder relationships and reviewer experience, to tell you which opportunities are worth your time.
Do you research grants for individuals or small businesses?
No. We support colleges and universities, large nonprofits, and local governments.
How often is the grant calendar updated?
Monthly, so you always know what’s coming and what’s due.
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