We offer a variety of services for our clients and can also provide customized services as needed. Each funding program is unique and has its own list of requirements. Some programs have very brief applications that can be sent via email while others have hundreds of pages of narrative, dozens of attachments, and are required to be submitted in a specific online portal. In order to best accommodate our clients and their needs, we always assess the grant program and what level of assistance our client requires at the time. More about our services here. 

We understand that funding timelines can be challenging. However, as a professional grant writing firm in operation since 2007, we follow a standard model consistent with other professional services. For most projects, we require a modest upfront payment to begin work, which represents only a small fraction of the overall project cost. Our primary motivation is aligned with yours: securing a successful grant award. If your project is funded, our contingency fee becomes our main form of compensation. If it is not awarded, no additional payment is required.

Prosperity’s roots are in the rural and agricultural fields, but as we have grown, so has our portfolio. Whether you are a nonprofit, small business, or large manufacturing operation, we would love to hear from you and see how we can help. See our testimonials for examples of the diverse types of clients we’ve worked with. 

Please contact us! As noted above, we have worked with numerous types of for-profit and nonprofit entities and have the expertise to help you navigate the grant world for your mission and program or project vision. 

The grant industry landscape is constantly changing. However, 2025 has brought greater changes than any other year. The federal funding freeze that was announced in January caused a lot of unease across every sector. Many organizations were forced to consider how they would continue operations without critical grant income. Now, several months later, we are starting to see some movement in several existing programs. While some grant programs have been cut, many existing USDA contracts are being upheld. 

We have been in discussions with USDA representatives across multiple states about the status of future programming. We are being assured that Rural Development programs, such as REAP, will remain, however, any changes are still unknown at this time. Expect to hear more details after the beginning of the fiscal year, which begins October 1, 2025.

This is one of the most common questions we receive. We love to hear about your potential projects and all the hopes and dreams that come along with those ideas. If you are applying as a for-profit business, the first step we recommend is that you write out a business plan, even if it is short or in a rough draft form. There are many helpful templates online you can use to get those ideas developed just a bit further. Check out the Small Business Administration’s resources here. Once that business plan has developed, reach out to us so we can learn more and see what programs might be available for your project.

If you are a nonprofit, we can get started by reviewing your strategic plan. This document often demonstrates your goals and strategy for achieving those goals. If you don’t yet have a strategic plan, the National Council of Nonprofits has a directory of state Associations that often have webinars of workshops throughout the year to assist with creating one. However, we don’t require a strategic plan to get started working with your group. 

Regardless of your organization type, the best first step is to reach out to our team! We’ll discuss your project ideas and recommend the best next steps. 

This is a great question! Every grant program is different, but there are few common types of grants that have certain restrictions on expenses.

First, there is programmatic or project funding. This type of funding would pay for new or existing programming. Think of an after-school care program: programmatic funding would pay for the supplies and staff to run that program but programmatic funding won’t pay for a building to run the program.

Next, there is capital funding. This could include the installation of solar panels at a local farm. This type of funding won’t pay for the farmer’s labor or harvesting of his crops, but will cover the solar panels, which will help reduce their utility costs. Capital funding can also be a part of an overall fundraising goal, such as a new building or needed equipment.

Last, there is general operating support funding, which can be used for most any organizational need and does not have restrictions like the other funding listed above. Note that general operating support funding is rare to find, especially for agriculture projects. 

Great! If you have a grant that you think would be a good fit for your project, the first step is to read the program’s guidelines, sometimes called a Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) or Request for Applications (RFA). That document will contain all of the information you will need to apply for funding. The documents are usually pretty long (and boring!), but it is important to understand all aspects of the program. Follow the directions exactly as written and ensure you give yourself plenty of time to get your application package prepared. If you have questions, reach out to the granting agency; they are there to help you. If you decide you need further support for the application, contact us and we can talk about next steps to support you in applying.

Grants can be complex and confusing. As mentioned above, the most important step is to read the guidelines. One grant aspect that can kill a project is the matching funds component. Some grant programs will require a 1 for 1 match. For example, you want to apply to have a marketing study completed that costs $10,000. The grant will then cover $5,000 and you will need to match with your own $5,000. Another important aspect is to be aware of timelines and due dates, including the time of day and time zone a grant is due, not just the date. Be sure you give yourself ample time to write, review, and submit the application package.

This is a particularly common feeling when considering applying for funding. Many people just do not have the time or expertise to go through the process. Prosperity is available to assist you with any aspect of the grant process, whether it is researching the right grants or applying on your behalf. Give us a call to learn more!