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Sustainable Funding Strategies

Does your funding reach a cliff after the grant ends?

  

We can help with that. We provide flexible options for including a strong sustainable design in your initial grant project, then providing capacity building to sustain funding after the grant period is over.

Sustainability Strategy Partnership

Sustainability services tailored for large institutions and nonprofits:


  • Map + Compass Strategic Funding Analysis
  • Federal and state opportunity identification
  • Sustainability roadmap
  • Diversified funding design
  • Partnership / funder cultivation strategy
  • 1-2 federal/state proposal development annually 
  • Grant review and coaching
  • Quarterly sustainability strategy meetings
  • Priority access to funding alerts
  • Rural transformation funding landscape updates


$37,500 - $87,500 / year 

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Rural Sustainability Learning Collaborative

For smaller nonprofits and communities, we provide a virtual learning cohort:

  • Rural funding strategy workshops    
  • Peer learning community
  • Shared virtual resource library
  • Sustainability tool kits and templates
  • Drop-in virtual office hours
  • Grant readiness assessments
  • Partnership development guidance
  • Data and storytelling support


$3,600 per organization per year (up to 3 people each)

 

Optional Add-On Services:

  • Map + Compass Strategic Funding Analysis
  • Grant coaching 
  • Grant review
  • Federal / state funding strategy
  • Onsite workshops
  • Proposal development

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What People Are Saying

Christina M., Community Volunteer

Christina M., Community Volunteer

Christina M., Community Volunteer

"Because of what I learned from you, I gained the confidence to apply for a highly competitive grant offered through the Oregon Department of Forestry. My application was ranked second out of 115 statewide - $300,000! I am so thankful for your generous offer to share your knowledge."

Sarah W., Provost

Christina M., Community Volunteer

Christina M., Community Volunteer

"I still can't find the words to thank your team for your willingness to help us with a successful grant. it is such a game changer for our students and our mission to serve them with the support and opportunities they need."

Ross T., President

Christina M., Community Volunteer

Ross T., President

"The team thoroughly understands the [grant] proposal requirements and does an excellent job stepping a college group through the process to develop a compelling case that always has a high probability of being funded."

Danielle H., Dean

William A., President

Ross T., President

"The consultants are excellent thought partners and truly spend the time needed with their clients to ensure a successful grant submission."

Tamara D., Provost

William A., President

William A., President

"Grant Lab consultants understand small community colleges and provide great vision and insight while working through the writing of the grant. Great consultants to work with!"

William A., President

William A., President

William A., President

"For 30 years I have tried to successfully achieve this grant - within six months of working with you, this goal was realized and transformational funds were awarded to our college. I cannot be grateful enough. Thank you!!"

Ready to take the next step?

Get started here to add your organization to Rural Impact Lab's RHTP Catalyst Partners Cohort List. Capacity is limited. 

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