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Welcome!
Sunflower Grant Writers is a team of dedicated grant researchers, writers and managers ready to make the world a better place, one client and one project at a time. We want to help as many people as possible, doing amazing work in their communities.
What makes Sunflower unique?
Our incredibly experienced, professional and dynamic team – ready to help you secure the funding you deserve.
Katie
Chase
Elif
Larissa
Guin
Craig
Lindsey
Elisabeth
Nzuki
WHAT WE DO
Services Offered
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Grant Strategy & Readiness
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Grant Research & Pipeline
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Proposal Development (All Funders)
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Post-Award Management & Compliance
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Donor & Campaign Strategy (Beyond Grants)
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Capacity Building & Governance
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Corporate/CSR & Funder Services
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Training, Coaching & Workshops
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Creative & Collateral (Done-for-You)
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Operational Support (as needed)
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Grant Readiness Checklist
Our free checklist is a great way to gauge your preparation. Fill it out and let us know your results and we can help you get started!
TESTIMONIALS
We love our clients
We work with each of our clients in a highly personalized way, getting to know them and their needs so that we can provide the strongest possible support. Learn more »
Our organization has been working with Sunflower for several years now, and they have been instrumental in helping us grow our foundation to fund downtown improvement projects outside of our annual budget.
Holly Barrett
Downtown Omaha Improvement District Association
Not only did Katie research the grants but she did the necessary leg work to make sure the grants we were applying for fit our organization. Katie is incredibly good at answering questions and her response time to emails and phone calls are remarkable.
Kione Lowe
Our Light, Inc.
I wanted to thank you and your team for the incredible work that resulted in an incredible opportunity for Stephen Center and our clients. We would not have secured this funding if not for Sunflower, and knowing that there will be times where we could use some additional help, we will be sure to continue our partnership with you as those needs arise.
Chris Knauf, CEO
Stephen Center Inc.
We’re thrilled to work with a diverse group of clients in the Omaha area and beyond. Full client list »
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money can I expect to earn from a singular grant?
The amount of a grant award can really vary. Grants range from $1,000 to $1 million and sometimes more. Foundation grants are generally under $100K and in my experience as a grant writer, the average amount has been closer to $20,000. Government grants have the potential for higher funding, but are also much more competitive and much more complex.
What am I getting for my financial investment in grant writing?
You are getting several things. First, you are getting a high return on your investment – for example, if you pay $1,000 to have a grant written and receive a $50,000 grant, that is a pretty great deal! And whether or not you receive the grant, you will have high quality content that you can repurpose in a number of ways, such as on your website and social media, or for future grants. Finally, you will save money by not having to hire a full time grant writer.
How long does it take to get a grant?
It depends. If you have to start with an LOI, which is a letter of inquiry or application to apply, to determine if you are eligible, it adds a little time to the process. Once you get to the grant phase, it can take a varying amount of time to get a final word from a Foundation. Some Foundations have rolling deadlines, some meet monthly, some meet quarterly, and some only meet once a year. And always remember, it is a competition. There are a lot of people vying for the same funds you are, so you should always put your best product forward.
What should I do if I have questions about the grant process or how my grants are progressing?
Ask about them right away! Please reach out to your assigned grant writer or to Katie LeDoux for immediate and direct assistance. We are happy to help clarify anything along the way.
How much work will this grant require?
It depends. But Sunflower provides its clients with an estimate of the number of hours we believe each grant will take to fully complete.
What goes into the production of a grant?
Grant Production covers many items:
- Grant specific research
- Grant writing and editing
- Phone calls and inquiries regarding the questionnaire
- Submitting the grant
- Answering questions from the Funding Source
- Getting status updates
- And more!
This entire grant production process is considered billable time and part of your estimate.