We do all the heavy lifting.

Grant Writing

Grant writing / support:

We prepare narrative drafts, including identifying required information, conducting research and compiling data, and writing narrative. Grant writing includes:
Grants prospecting:

We conduct targeted research to identify potential funders (government and private foundations), conducting weekly searches, compiling information on funder priorities, deadlines, previously funded grantees, etc.
Data research:

Compiling and incorporating updated data for grant applications, includes researching government and other websites for most recent data to analyze and include in grant applications.
RFA/NOFO analyses:

Compiling and communicating all requirements for specific funding opportunities, including eligibility, allowable/unallowable costs, attachment requirements, due dates, registration timelines, etc.
Portal/electronic registrations:

Registering with various funder portals, maintaining login credential information, updating as needed.
Grants.gov and other online forms/submissions:

Navigating online portals and submission procedures for grant applications.

Other Services

Grants management

We help you manage the funding with programmatic and fiscal reporting, monitoring funder timelines and requirements.
Indirect cost rate applications

Federally approved indirect cost rate agreements help you support hard-to-fund administrative costs. We complete these on your behalf and work with your fiscal staff to ensure the applications are accurate and accepted.
Evaluation

We provide evaluation services to help you measure the impact of your work.

Our areas of expertise.

“HCC is proactive, organized, and thorough, and we’ve enjoyed tremendous successes—they are an important member of our team.”

— African Services Committee