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Winning Grants and Finances: Action Steps
Highlights from the Fiscal Planning for Winning Grants workshop with Megan Hale
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Podcast: Demystifying the World of Grant Writing
In a recent episode of the Leaders & Legends podcast, Katie shared her journey from working at the Smithsonian to building a thriving grant-writing business that helps nonprofits and for-profit companies secure crucial funding. Katie demystified the often overwhelming process of applying for grants and offers insights into how businesses can be “grant ready.” If…
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Katie on ‘Agency for Change’ podcast
Sunflower Founder & CEO Katie LeDoux sat down with Kid Glov’s Lyn Wineman to discuss getting your organization Grant Ready, her passion for helping nonprofits and some favorite quotes!
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$4M in grant funding for Nebraska irrigation and water conservation projects
September was an extra special month for Sunflower! We are thrilled to announce that we secured over $4M in grant funding to support irrigation and water conservation in Western Nebraska. Our services extended to Castle Rock, Chimney Rock, and Whitney, and we are committed to providing even more crucial support moving forward. Press release: U.S.…
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Omaha Downtown Improvement District commences beautification project with Omaha area artists
The Omaha Downtown Improvement District (ODID) is excited to announce the launch of a project that will transform traffic cabinets in Omaha’s Central Business District and the Old Market District into vibrant works of art.
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Podcast: Grant prep, tips and FAQ
Katie LeDoux, Founder and CEO of Sunflower Grant Writers, recently sat down with Dylan Yeomans from United Insurance Agencies for an engaging conversation. They discussed how to prepare for grants, common pitfalls to avoid, and answered frequently asked questions about grant applications. Additionally, Katie shared some of her favorite spots to visit in Omaha. Tune…
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Sunflower helps Montgomery County (Md.) police earn $500,000 funding award
Last Spring, Sunflower Grant Writers worked with the Montgomery County Police Department in Montgomery County, MD to secure federal funding to combat opioid and firearm crimes. We were awarded almost $500K in funding. Read about how this money will have a powerful effect on their community »
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Sunflower featured in Edge Magazine
Katie was recently featured in a fantastic profile by Andy Williams in Edge Magazine. She talked about the beginnings of Sunflower Grant Writers and how she works to help clients. Katie LeDoux can see the meaningful fruits of her team’s labor when she strolls through a beautified downtown Omaha, when she visits a south Omaha…
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New: Interview with Katie on ‘The Midwest will Move You’
In this 8-minute video with local connector Justin Ogburn, I talk about what a grant writer does,what we can provide, and why you need one! We also talk about what made me want to be agrant writer, why I named my company after sunflowers and some memorable grant stories!It’s a festive video with some great…
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Sunflower Grant Writers featured in AAUW newsletter
This article in the American Association of University Women newsletter highlights my past work experience and current work as a grant writer. MEET OUR NEWEST MEMBER Katie and her husband have lived in Omaha for 3 years. They moved here from Washington DC where she worked for the Smithsonian Art Museum and Portrait Gallery before…
