Grant proposals that get funded.
Donor research, concept notes, theory of change and full proposal writing — disciplined, compliant, and honest about what you will deliver.
What we actually do.
Donors see hundreds of proposals. Most are variations of the same story. The ones that get funded stand out because they are clear about the problem, specific about the intervention, and credible about the team that will do the work. We have helped partners across health, climate, education and livelihoods secure over USD 40 million in grant funding — not by gaming templates, but by being serious about the work.
Deliverables
- Donor landscape research and shortlisting
- Concept notes and letters of intent (LOIs)
- Theory of change and results frameworks
- Full grant proposals and budgets
- Logframes, M&E plans and risk registers
- Reporting, no-cost extensions and renewal submissions
Built for teams like these.
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NGOs, foundations and social enterprises raising from institutional donors
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Research teams and universities responding to calls
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Governments and agencies running partnership-based programs
A process you can actually plan against.
Donor fit
We shortlist donors that actually fund your thesis — not ones you wish did.
Concept & theory of change
A tight concept note and theory of change you can defend in a room full of technical advisors.
Full proposal
Narrative, logframe, budget and annexes — compliant, legible, and internally consistent.
Submission & follow-through
We hit submission on time, respond to clarifications, and prep you for award negotiations.
Outcomes, not deliverables.
- A clear, defensible case donors fund
- Fewer rejections and stronger relationships with target donors
- A reusable logframe + budget template for your next call
- A team trained on what makes proposals win
Questions about grant writing.
Which donors do you have experience writing for?
Our writers have delivered successful proposals to USAID, FCDO, EU, GIZ, Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust, IDRC, Hewlett, Ford, IKEA Foundation, MasterCard Foundation and many bilateral and Kenyan county funders.
Can you work on tight deadlines?
Yes. We regularly run 5–10 day concept note sprints and 3–5 week full-proposal engagements. The earlier you loop us in, the stronger the submission.
Do you also help with M&E and reporting?
Yes. We build logframes, indicator matrices and reporting frameworks — and help you draft mid-term and final donor reports.
From the journal.
How to Write a Grant Proposal That Actually Gets Funded (2026 Guide)
A practical framework for writing grant proposals that win. Donor research, concept notes, theory of change and the small moves that move reviewers.
Theory of Change, Explained — Without the Jargon
A plain-language guide to building a theory of change that holds up under donor scrutiny. Outputs, outcomes, impact and the assumptions most teams miss.
Ready to scope grant writing with us?
A 45-minute discovery call, a tailored proposal inside a week, a kickoff within two. Tell us what you're working on.