Sunflower Grant Writers is thrilled to work with a diverse and rapidly growing number of clients in the Omaha area and beyond.
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.
We provide guidance on all projects from the research to the reporting phase and we are with our clients each step of the way.
Testimonials
“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. Katie and her staff find creative grants opportunities and deliver us well developed and executed applications. Additionally, they are always available to help with project management and reporting. We highly recommend their services to both small and large foundations as a wonderful local resource.”
Holly Barrett
Downtown Omaha Improvement District Association
“Working with Katie and her team at Sunflower Grant Writers has been a good experience. Katie is extremely responsive, attentive, and easy to work with. She takes pride in her work and her business. We are extremely excited to see the benefits of the grant writing she has done for our non-profit.”
Amber Richardson
Foster Love
“Katie LeDoux at Sunflower Nonprofit Solutions was instrumental in finding and gaining for me a state government grant. We are acquainted through my business (she is a customer). Even before the grant became available, she was always concerning herself with how my business was holding up during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. When the grant for small businesses was announced, she reached out to tell me she thought it would be a good fit for me. We agreed to apply, and she took off running. I literally did nothing but provide information. She gave me frequent updates as she waded through the complicated and cumbersome government bureaucracy. She didn’t give up, and when I received notification that I would receive grant money, I think she was as excited as I was. For the same reasons that I’d recommend hiring a tax preparer, an attorney or a real estate agent, I highly recommend Katie for grant writing and funds acquisition. If it’s not your profession, hire someone. And if you’re going to hire someone, get someone who is really good. Katie LeDoux at Sunflower Nonprofit Solutions fits that bill.”
Utopia Massage
“Being a small foundation, Katie worked with us on our limited budget and provided a comprehensive payment plan to cover our fees. Once again thank you Katie. We appreciate your support to our Foundation in helping us fund the resources that we need to help those in need!”
Harris Lalanne
Lalanne Foundation
“Sunflower Grant Writers has done an amazing job helping our organization secure funding for our programming initiatives. Katie and her team are extremely knowledgeable and efficient in the process of getting to know our organization and find the words to capture our mission and needs.”
Mary Matthews
Omaha Street Soccer
“I started my non-profit a few years back and struggled to understand the grant writing portion of running a nonprofit. On several occasions I have inquired about a grant writer but to no avail. This past summer of 2020, I sent out an email through NAM (Nonprofit Association of the Midlands) looking for a grant writer and I was blessed with meeting Katie. 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. Katie solidified multiple grants for this organization in less than six months. I am incredibly pleased and blessed to have her working side by side with us. I am so excited to see what the future holds. I would recommend Katie and sunflower administrative solutions to anyone looking for grant work. Thank you, Katie!”
Kione Lowe
Our Light Inc.
“Regarding our experience working with Sunflower, it has been excellent. Your team has been incredibly supportive and proactive in our collaborations, which has made our partnership a true pleasure. We are excited about the potential for an even greater impact as we continue to work together.”
Adama Sawdago
Executive Director, African Immigrant Family Services
“We have got every grant we’ve applied for!”
Jandy Campos
Jackson’s Boxing Club
“At Iowa Western Community College, we continue to explore new funding sources to support programs and initiatives that enhance the student experience and our broader community impact. Our ongoing efforts aim to create educational pathways that respond to regional workforce needs while providing comprehensive student support services. Looking ahead, we’re excited about potential partnerships that will strengthen connections between campus and community, creating valuable learning opportunities that benefit our students while addressing local challenges. These efforts reflect our dual commitment to student success and community vitality, reinforcing our role as an educational anchor institution in Southwest Iowa.”
Sunflower has helped IWCC secure two grants. The first for $500,000 from Brownfields Job Training Grant. The second was the CDL Infrastructure Grant from Iowa Workforce Development for $214,500. We are beyond excited for what these grants will do for the college’s current programs, as well as future plans for the college. IWCC is making a lasting impact on the students it serves and we are a proud partner.
Iowa Western’s partnership with Sunflower Grant Writers has yielded remarkable success, securing two major grants: the CDL Infrastructure Grant from Iowa Workforce Development and the Brownfields Job Training Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. Both applications were successful, a testament to SGW’s expertise and dedication. Throughout the grant development process, Katie LeDoux’s team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, maintaining clear communication, and leveraging their deep knowledge of the grant landscape. Their collaborative approach made the complex process feel seamless, and their commitment to our success was evident at every step. Working with SGW has not only secured vital funding but has also set a new standard for what we expect from a grant writing partner.”
Lindsey Johnson
Director of Institutional Grants, Iowa Western Community College
I really appreciated working with the Sunflower team on the development of our grant proposal. We had a vision for an upcoming grant award, but lacked the time and grant writing experience to confidently move forward with a proposal. We really didn’t know where to get started until we met with Sunflower. From our initial meeting, we had a timeline and an action plan to meet the grant deadline. Chase at Sunflower did a great job working with us weekly to move our vision into an action grant proposal for submission.
Matthew Fedders
Superintendent of Schools, Central Vermont Supervisory Union
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
A few of our current and past clients
African Community Center
African Immigrant Family Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln, Nebraska
Blue River Arts Council, Crete, Nebraska
Boys Town
Bring ‘Em Home Nebraska
Central Vermont Supervisory Union
Code Black
Conestoga School District
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians, Oregon
Dry Spokes
Elite Tackle
El Museo Latino
Embolden Network
Farris Engineering
Find Feed Restore
Foster Love
Happy Jack Chalk Mine
Heartland Integration Center
The House of Afros, Capes and Curls
I Be Black Girl
Iowa Western Community College
Jackson Boxing Club
The Jewish Federation of Omaha
Kaneko Foundation
Kansas City Women in Technology
Kids Can
Life Skills Training Academy
The Little Giants Foundation
Preferred Partner for Maryland, Montgomery County
Micah’s House Lexington, Nebraska
MOMentum
Nebraska Afghan Community Center
Nebraska Broadcasters Association
Nebraskans for the Arts
North Omaha 24th Street Corridor (BID)
North Omaha Music and Arts
Omaha Downtown Improvement District Association
Omaha Street Soccer
One Omaha
Our Light, Inc.
PAWS
Play It Forward
Project Intentional
Kansas City Ring of Care/End of Life Doulas
Rolling Hills Supply
Ross Leaders
Preferred Partner of the State of Nebraska, Department of Natural Resources
Preferred Partner of the Sherwood Foundation
Stephen Center
Table Grace Ministries
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Oklahoma Bands Division
WarHawk PTSD Service Dogs
Whiteclay Makerspace
