Requests for grant support outstrip dollars available by almost four-to-one, making the odds of success formidable: Commonly, one in fifteen proposals is funded. Successful grant requests require the pulling together the vital ingredients of research, readiness and relationships.

Resource Development services span all elements of these vital ingredients, and can be employed individually or in total. Services include the following:

Counsel in program/project development
Budget development
Identification of potential funding sources
Proposal development & preparation
Review and counsel for staff-developed proposals
Counsel in approach/relationships
Guidance in reporting/accountability

An agreed upon fee, determined in advance, is based on the scope of work and the extent to which staff support is available.