With over two decades of grant expertise, I excel in acquiring and managing foundation, state, and federal grants, including multi-million-dollar awards. I offer tailored grant services, including: 1. Grant Writing: Crafting compelling, well-researched proposals. 2. Proposal Idea Development: Shaping strong project concepts. 3. Grant Implementation: Guiding practical project execution. 4. Grant Reporting: Ensuring timely compliance with detailed reports. 5. Funder Identification: Curating potential grant sources aligned with your goals. 6. Strategic Planning: Aligning projects with long-term funding opportunities. Dedicated to personalized, success-driven service, let's collaborate to bring your projects to life through effective grant strategies.

Faith is a grant writing and research specialist who helps sporting clubs secure funding through strategic grant opportunities and development initiatives, with a strong focus on Australian football clubs. She specializes in identifying funding opportunities across the United States and Australian grant landscapes, including Federal, State, local government, and nonprofit sectors. Her expertise includes grant writing, grant research, eligibility analysis, funding strategy development, database management, and tracking key grant opportunities to maximize funding outcomes for organizations. Faith has a strong track record of successfully securing funding, having won numerous grant applications, particularly within the sports sector. She has secured more than AUD 200,000 in grant funding through successful applications that supported facility upgrades, equipment purchases, participation programs, and community development initiatives. Her experience spans supporting community development projects, facility upgrades, participation programs, equipment funding, and long-term growth initiatives that strengthen sporting organizations and their impact within local communities. She works closely with sporting organizations and Australian football clubs to develop competitive, evidence-based grant applications that align with funding priorities and deliver measurable outcomes. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗲: 🔥Extensive experience with grant funding systems and search platforms, including Grants.gov, SBIR.gov, and GrantConnect, as well as federal funding agencies such as NIH, SBA, and USDA, and commercial grant databases like GrantWatch and The Grants Hub and more 🔥Strong grant writing, research, and analytical skills to identify high-value funding opportunities 🔥Detail-oriented and highly organized project coordination 🔥Professional communication and client-focused support 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Develop websites and create Social Media posters using Canva. 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 𝙄 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙: ✅Google Workspace ✅Microsoft Outlook ✅Monday ✅HubSpot ✅Canva ✅Slack Feel free to message me, I'll get back to you ASAP.

I have written thousands of proposals, grants, and investor-focused business plans for 300+ organizations over a 17-year career in development. An American living abroad in South America, I love to write and work for positive social change all over the globe. I have an MA in Environment and Natural Resources and International Studies as well as BAs in English and Political Science, am academically published, and have diverse experience in dozens of different fields. My favorite projects are holistic by design, cross-cutting in innovative ways to achieve sustainability across multi-disciplinary fields. My specialties are in climate resilience, ecology, agriculture, entrepreneurship, women, indigenous rights, youth development and education. I have worked in big tech, AI, health, and energy among other areas as well. I write content and appeals along with more technical proposals and have worked on every continent (save Antarctica!).

I help nonprofits, small businesses, and government contractors win funding and secure contracts — through proposals that are built to score, not just to submit. Most grant writers hand you a polished document. I build you a winning strategy. Every proposal I write is engineered around the funder's evaluation criteria, scoring rubrics, and priorities — not a recycled template with your name dropped in. ──────────────────────────── WHAT I DELIVER ──────────────────────────── ✅ Federal & Foundation Grant Proposals End-to-end grant writing for federal agencies (grants.gov, SAM.gov), state programs, and private/corporate foundations. Deliverables include needs assessments, program narratives, logic models, evaluation plans, budget justifications, and full compliance documentation. ✅ Government RFP & RFQ Responses Competitive bid writing for federal, state, and local government contracts — structured using the Shipley Method to directly address evaluation criteria, demonstrate past performance, and differentiate your offer from competitors. ✅ Investor & Lender-Ready Business Plans Comprehensive business plans for SBA loans, CDFI funding, angel investors, startup accelerators, and visa applications (E-2, L-1, EB-5). Covers executive summary, market analysis, operations narrative, management team, and full financial projections. ✅ Capability Statements & Company Profiles GSA-ready capability statements built to open doors with federal contracting officers and prime contractors — formatted correctly, keyword-rich, and aligned to your NAICS codes and core competencies. ✅ Financial Projections & Feasibility Studies 3–5 year financial models with revenue build-up, expense forecasting, scenario analysis (best/base/worst case), and market-supported assumptions that withstand investor and funder scrutiny. ✅ Grant Research & Funding Strategy Identification of the right funding opportunities for your organization — federal, state, foundation, and corporate — with a prioritized pipeline and fit assessment before a single word is written. ──────────────────────────── INDUSTRIES I SERVE ──────────────────────────── - Nonprofits & 501(c)3 Organizations - STEM, AI & Workforce Development - Healthcare & Community Health - Construction & Infrastructure - IT & Technology Services - Financial Services - Transportation & Logistics - Social Services & Human Services - Engineering & Environmental Services - Education & Training Organizations ──────────────────────────── HOW I WORK DIFFERENTLY ──────────────────────────── Most freelance grant writers are good at writing.I am trained in how funders and evaluators make decisions — and I build every document backward from that perspective. Here is what that looks like in practice: ✔ I read the full RFP or NOFA before writing a single word —mapping every requirement to a response section ✔ I use the Shipley Method, the gold standard in proposal strategy used by top government contractors worldwide ✔ I conduct a competitor/landscape analysis before positioning your proposal — so your differentiators are real, not generic ✔ I write to scoring rubrics when available, and to implied criteria when they are not ✔ I flag compliance gaps early — missing requirements are the #1 reason strong proposals get disqualified before scoring ✔ I treat your submission deadline as a hard wall — not a suggestion ──────────────────────────── GRANT TYPES I COVER ──────────────────────────── Federal: NIH, NSF, HRSA, HUD, DOL, DOE, USDA, SBA, DOJ, CDC, SAMHSA, AmeriCorps, NEA State: Ohio, Texas, California, New York, Florida (and others — ask about your state) Private: Gates Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson, Kresge, Annie E. Casey, local community foundations, corporate giving programs SBIR/STTR, Community Development, Workforce Development, Housing & Infrastructure, Education & Training ──────────────────────────── WHAT CLIENTS SAY ──────────────────────────── ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Mr. Onu was very professional. His work was top quality." — Grant Writer for 501(c)3, STEM & AI Training Organization ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great experience — would hire him again." — Grant Writer for 501(c)3, STEM & AI Training Organization ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Showed strong understanding of the project and met the agreed timeline." — Nonprofit Grant Submission Client ──────────────────────────── Ready to stop submitting proposals and start winning them? Send me a message and let's build your path to funded.

Two things stop great organizations and talented students from reaching their potential: unfunded missions and missed admissions opportunities. I fix both. I'm Yvan, a bilingual (English/French) Grant Writer, Fundraising Strategist, and College Admissions Consultant with 5+ years of experience across the US, Canada, UK, and Africa. Over the past two and a half years alone, I've helped over a dozen organizations worldwide secure over $3,300,000 in grant funding; 70% of them US, Canada, or UK-based nonprofits. In parallel, I've guided students to admission at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, Oxford, and Cambridge. I don't just write. I position, whether that's your nonprofit for its next grant cycle or your student for their dream school. WHAT CLIENTS SAY "Yvan was professional and took time to thoroughly understand our project. He was easy to communicate with... He ensured that the work was completed on time. It is clear that he has a lot of experience in his field. We felt like we were always in good and capable hands." — Sonia Balazovjech, Founder & Director, Sonia Balazovjech Danse Company, Montreal, Canada TRACK 1: GRANT WRITING & FUNDRAISING With over SIX years of experience as a Grant Writer and Project Manager, I have successfully secured over $5,925,000 for nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and start-ups across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Europe, and Africa. I am an expert at identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding local, national, and institutional donors and funders, including foundations, corporations, and government. What I will do for you: - Grant research, - Grant proposal writing - Letters of intent | Donor letters - Grant applications - Fundraising Strategy | Nonprofit Consulting AREAS OF EXPERTISE: 1- NON-PROFIT - Education - STEM - Music - Arts - Mental health - Girl and women empowerment - Youth empowerment - Community development - Climate - Agriculture - Faith-based organizations, to name a few… 2- FOR-PROFIT - Small businesses - Startups AREAS OF SERVICE: FUNDRAISING - Fundraising strategy and diversification - Grant research, writing, application, acquisition, and management BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: - Business analysis - Strategic planning for measured growth and sustainability - Project Management - Budgeting - Nonprofit consulting - Pitch Deck STRENGTHS: - Writing content that compels donors to give, buyers to buy, and granters to grant. - Effectively identify grant makers that match your non-profit mission, thus increasing your chances for success - S.M.A.R.T approach - Creation of fundraising plans and fundraising strategies that align with the organization's goals. My job is to make your writing and funding experience a memorable journey to success. TRACK 2: COLLEGE ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIP CONSULTING I've spent 5+ years helping students build applications that stand out; not by gaming the system, but by crafting authentic narratives that make admissions officers take notice. My students have gained admission to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, Oxford, and Cambridge. What I deliver: → University selection and application strategy → College essays and personal statements (authentic, not templated) → Scholarship research and financial aid applications → Letters of recommendation coaching → Extracurricular and resume building → English-French document translation (native bilingual, two BScs) My approach is student-centric: I don't write your essays for you; I draw out your story and help you tell it in a way only you can. WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME ✔ Bilingual at a native level: English and French, for both grant proposals and student documents across North America, Europe, and Africa ✔ Proven track record with 30+ funded organizations and admissions to the world's most selective universities ✔ Deep sector knowledge: my academic background is rooted in addressing social and economic issues, the same challenges my nonprofit clients tackle every day ✔ Deadline-driven, responsive, and organized: every project is managed with the same rigor as a grant compliance cycle ✔ Empathetic and thorough: whether working with a nonprofit founder or a high school student, I invest fully in understanding what's at stake Whether you need your next grant written, your prospect list researched, your student's Harvard essay refined, or a document translated - send me a message. Tell me your goal and your deadline. I'll reply with a clear plan.

In 2020, I won over $400,000 in grants for my clients. For the past five years, I have worked full-time as a fundraising company grant writer, manager, and administrator. Unfortunately, that company has fallen upon hard times so I am excited to be back on Upwork as an active freelancer. Here is what my clients had to say: Thanks for the fantastic on point writing, great communication, and speedy turn-around. Looking forward to working on more projects together. Gabriel Sanchez, Family Help Institute in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Mike H. was AWESOME! He read over the grant and asked us preliminary questions to get a better understanding of our non-profit. His research skills were impeccable! My non-profit team could not be happier about our decision in working with Mike. We will definitely be working together again the future. Desmond Marshall, Project H.O.O.D in Chicago “Dr. Hershorn was great, on time and delivered on schedule. He provided valuable insight as well. I will work with him again.” –Dr. Kwasi Agbleke, Harvard University Skills 5.0, Quality 5.0, Availability 5.0, Deadlines 5.0, Communication 5.0, Cooperation 5.0 I have eight years of experience as a grant writer at a non-profit serving the homeless in West Palm Beach, Florida where I was the Director of Research and Program Evaluation. I was responsible for successful grants resulting in over $3,000,000 in annual funding. During my tenure at the agency the overall operating budget grew from 3 to 6 million dollars. I am fully versed in federal, state, county and private foundation grant application writing and have access to three grant search databases. I take a research-oriented approach to grant writing and identifying evidence-based practices and quantifiable and measurable outcomes. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University, my grant writing is informed by a deep knowledge of and experience with human development and mental health/substance use issues. As a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University for six years, I am a published author of two self-help psychology books on anger management as well as numerous articles in scientific journals. I have an extensive client list and numerous sample grants and work products which will be provided upon request. If you are looking for help, I am ready to put my varied writing experience to work for you. Let’s work together to create and build effective proposals to grow your agency.

GRANTS ARE NOT ROCKET SCIENCE ! As a results-driven Grant Writer and Proposal Consultant who helps nonprofits, startups, and growing organizations obtain funding through well-researched grant applications, competitive proposals, RFPs, and strategic business plans. My role is simple: I manage the entire funding process from grant research and prospect identification to proposal writing, budgeting, and submission compliance so you can stay focused on running your organization. Services I Provide • Grant Writing and Grant Applications for program, capacity-building, general operating, and capital grants • Grant Research and Prospect Lists covering foundation, federal, state, and corporate funders • RFP, RFQ, SBIR, and government proposal writing aligned with Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH, and DOD requirements • Business Plans and Business Proposal Writing designed for funding, investment, and growth • Budget Proposals, grant documentation, and evaluation plans • Grant administration, compliance support, LOIs, and technical content writing I combine strategic planning, market research, needs assessment, and fundraising expertise to ensure each proposal is clear, compelling, and funder-aligned. Why Clients Choose Me • End-to-end grant writing and proposal management • Clear communication , Accurate, compliant, and funder-ready submissions • Clear budgets and measurable evaluation frameworks • Experience across nonprofit, education, arts and culture, public sector, and business sectors and follow ups with funders if necessary For 5+ years, I’ve partnered with organizations and businesses to secure funding through strategic grant identification, proposal development, and funder alignment. Track record: 112+ funded opportunities supported 85% success rate Cross-sector experience spanning education, arts & culture, technology, youth development, community impact, and business growth If you are seeking a dependable partner for grant writing, proposal development, business planning, and fundraising strategy, I am ready to support your goals. Schedule a free 1:1 consultation through my profile or message me , and let’s move your funding plans forward. Koma Precious

Grant Writer | SBIR/STTR Specialist | RFP & Research Proposal Expert | Nonprofit & For-Profit Funding Strategist I’m a professional grant writer and research strategist with over 12 years of experience helping nonprofits, startups, research institutions, and growing businesses secure competitive funding. I specialize in developing high-impact grant proposals, SBIR/STTR applications, RFP responses, and data-driven research strategies that align with funder priorities and increase award potential. If you are looking for a strategic partner who understands compliance, storytelling, and funder psychology, you are in the right place. #Core Services Grant Writing & Funding Strategy * Federal, State, and Private Foundation Grants * SBIR/STTR Phase I & II Applications * Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) * Program Design & Narrative Development * Budget Justifications & Financial Projections * Grant Prospect Research RFP & Government Contract Proposals * Federal and Local Government RFP Responses * Solicitation Compliance Review * Technical Proposal Writing * Supporting Documentation & Submission Coordination Research & Analysis * Donor and Funding Opportunity Research * Market and Competitor Analysis * Needs Assessments & Community Impact Studies * Evidence-Based Program Development * Data Analysis & Reporting Industries & Focus Areas * Healthcare & Medical Innovation * Education & Workforce Development * Technology & Startups * Environmental Sustainability * Social Impact & Community Development Why Clients Work With Me Strategic Positioning I align your mission with funder priorities and clearly articulate measurable impact. Compliance & Precision Every proposal is structured to meet strict guidelines while remaining persuasive and compelling. Research-Driven Approach I build proposals on solid data, competitive analysis, and strong justification. Results-Focused Writing My goal is simple: help you secure funding and build long-term growth capacity. I have collaborated with organizations across healthcare, research, and innovation sectors, supporting both nonprofit and for-profit clients in competitive funding environments. If you need a grant writer who understands both the narrative and the numbers behind successful funding applications, let’s connect. Send a message and let’s discuss your project.

MOST GRANT PROPOSALS FAIL BEFORE A REVIEWER READS PAST PAGE ONE, I MAKE SURE YOURS NEVER DOES. $1M+ secured · 15 grants won · 30+ clients served · 90% win rate I have helped over 30 clients secure more than $1M in funding across nonprofit organizations, environmental science, climate science, public health, and engineering — with a 90% win rate across 15 successful grant applications. I understand what funders look for — and I write to win. From federal grants on Grants.gov to competitive foundation grants and private funder grant proposals, I handle every stage with strategic precision. GRANT WRITING & APPLICATIONS I write and manage end-to-end grant applications for federal grants, foundation grants, capital grants, program grants, endowment grants, and capacity building grants. My grant writing is built on thorough grant documentation, compliance with funder guidelines, and narratives that speak directly to reviewer priorities. I also handle RFP writing and full grant proposal development from first draft to final submission. GRANT RESEARCH & PROSPECT LISTS Winning starts with finding the right funders. I conduct deep grant research and build targeted grant research & prospect lists that align your mission with funders most likely to invest — saving you time and dramatically improving your success rate. My fundraising strategy and nonprofit fundraising support helps organizations at every stage identify and pursue the right opportunities. STRATEGY, PLANNING & BUDGETS I develop clear grant objectives & methodology, grant evaluation plans, and budget proposals that demonstrate measurable impact and fiscal responsibility. I also write letters of inquiry, letters of intent, letters of support, project proposals, and business proposals for both public and private funders. For teams needing ongoing support, I offer grant writing consultation and program development guidance. WRITING, EDITING & CONTENT Beyond grants, I offer scientific writing, academic writing, and research papers for environmental, climate, and social impact projects. I also provide content writing, copywriting, ghostwriting, and editing & proofreading for organizational communications, reports, and donor materials. My nonprofit consulting services extend to nonprofit industry consulting, crowdfunding campaigns, and fundraising strategy across sectors. WHY WORK WITH ME? ✔ Proven track record — $1M+ secured, 15 grants won, 30+ clients served, 90% win rate. These aren't estimates — they're results. ✔ Full-cycle expertise — I research funders, build prospect lists, shape strategy, and manage submission from start to finish. ✔ Funder-aligned writing — every proposal is tailored to the funder's language and review criteria — never a generic template. ✔ Cross-sector experience — proven results across federal grants, foundation grants, nonprofits, engineering, construction, and scientific research. ✔ Deadline-driven — clean deliverables, on time, every time, with revisions until you're fully satisfied. Ready to join the 30+ organizations I've helped secure funding? Send me a message — let's build your winning grant strategy today.

Hi! Welcome to my wall. I have written and managed grants for 5+ years in various industries, including nonprofits and religious institutions. I can manage the complete grant process, including follow-up reporting, researching grant prospects, and crafting gripping narratives. I will improve your present grant writing procedure so that you can apply for more opportunities and your organization's grant application machinery takes less time. In addition to creating courses on sustainability and design for the environment, I have taken part in outreach and public education campaigns on these subjects. I have submitted grant applications to the USDA, DOC (NOAA and NIST), DOE, EPA, NIH, NSF, and DOD. Although I work with academic institutions and write grants for various opportunities, I am very knowledgeable about the SBIR program for these agencies. Some of the services I render include: ✅ Income complete grant proposals, ✅ Letters of intent and fundraising letters, ✅Applications and RFPs, ✅Proposal templates, ✅Donor reports, monitoring and evaluations, and budget templates ------------------------------------------------