Grant Writing and Project Development for Local Governments

Competitive grant applications begin with a well-defined project: a credible need, clear scope, partners, budget, timetable and capacity to deliver. CES helps municipalities and nonprofits organize those pieces before and during the application process.

How CES assists

• Funding opportunity screening based on eligibility and fit.

• Project framing, needs statements and data-supported narratives.

• Budget, match and supporting-document coordination.

• Letters of support, project timelines and partner roles.

• Application preparation support and post-award implementation planning.

Experience that informs the service

In a prior role, founder Jessie Owensby was named local project manager in ARC funding applications, and project administrator in USDA-supported streetscape projects. These projects reported amphitheater grant awards and USDA grant funding.