Uncertainty into Strategy
I identify a clear path forward to make grant funding strategic and tangible, eliminating the guesswork from the process.
Services
Project Development
I guide you through the project development process by asking the essential questions that funders will ask about your organization. Along the way, we’ll uncover new opportunities for grant prospecting and collaboration. Best of all, this comprehensive project development will lay the foundation for stronger, more streamlined grant applications.
Funding Strategy Development
I conduct in-depth grant database searches, systematically evaluating hundreds of grant programs for eligibility, program alignment, and competitiveness. From this process, I create a personalized funding plan tailored to your project’s goals. This plan will serve as your organization’s roadmap, guiding your grant pursuits over the next 12–18 months.
Grant Application Management
I manage the entire grant application process, from confirming eligibility to final submission, ensuring every detail is handled with care. I craft compelling narratives that blend data-driven insights with ethical storytelling, highlighting your organization’s unique strengths and impact. My goal is to clearly convey how your organization is uniquely positioned to align with and fulfill funder priorities.
About Maria
For more than 20 years, I dedicated my career to conservation through nature-based education and public engagement, working to connect people—especially youth—to the natural world. As a program manager with the National Park Service, I nurtured partnerships, developed programs that reached thousands of students, and secured over a million dollars in grant funding to expand environmental education efforts.
Over time, I realized that while I loved inspiring people through education, I could create an even greater impact by securing the resources that organizations need to bring their missions to life. This realization led me to transition from educator to grant strategist, combining my deep understanding of nonprofit needs with my ability to craft compelling narratives.
Today, I help community-building organizations navigate the complex world of grants, turning big ideas into fundable projects. Through research, storytelling, and strategy, I empower organizations to secure funding with confidence—eliminating the guesswork and uncertainty that often accompany grant pursuits. My approach is rooted in the same passion that first led me to conservation: a belief that small, consistent efforts can lead to lasting, meaningful change.
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