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Services Offered

BrainWaves Consulting provides tailored funding support for both science-based innovators and mission-driven nonprofits.

For Startups & Universities

DIY

Perfect for those who want to manage the process themselves with minimal guidance.

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Includes:

  • Strategy sessions to answer questions, get feedback, and brainstorm solutions.

  • Targeted grant prospecting.

  • High-level review and feedback.

  • Templates and checklists are available for some NIH/NSF grant mechanisms.

Team-Up

Ideal for those seeking expert input to co-develop a strong proposal.

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Includes:

  • Strategy sessions to answer questions, get feedback, and brainstorm solutions.

  • Targeted grant prospecting.

  • Line-by-line editing and feedback on your drafts.

  • Administrative support (registrations, submissions, formatting).

  • Compliance check to ensure your proposal meets funder guidelines.

Full-Service

Best for teams that have identified a grant opportunity and want full professional support from start to finish.

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Includes:

  • Complete writing of a full-length proposal with your input and feedback throughout the process.

  • Development of all supplemental documents, including budgets, biosketches, facilities, and more.

  • Reviewer rebuttal and resubmission support.

À La Carte 

Looking for something specific? I also offer standalone services:

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  • Strategy sessions

  • Grant prospecting

  • Grant proposal drafting

  • Budget development

  • Reviewer rebuttals

  • Pitch decks for investors or funders

Ready to dive in and see what’s possible?

For Nonprofits

Jumpstarter

For organizations ready to amplify their grant efforts with expert guidance. 3-month minimum.

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Includes:

  • Prospect research: Identification and vetting of high-potential funders.

  • Grant calendar: Quarterly calendar outlining funders, deadlines, and fit.

  • Master Grant Application: Reusable proposal tailored to your program.

  • Grant writing: Foundation grant applications.

  • Strategy sessions.

  • Ongoing email support for feedback and questions.

Growth Retainer

For organizations focused on building a consistent, proactive grant pipeline. 6 or 12 month minimum.

 

Includes:

  • Prospect research: Identification of high-potential funders

  • Grant calendar management: Year-round planning and tracking.

  • Master Grant Applications: Reusable proposals for up to 3 programs, with updates.

  • Grant writing.

  • Letters of Inquiry 

  • Ongoing strategy for alignment and planning.

  • Annual review: Year-end strategy session and impact reporting.

  • Priority access for urgent opportunities.

À La Carte 

Flexible, expert support—available when and where you need it.

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  • Strategy Sessions

  • Grant Prospecting

  • Grant Writing (Federal or non-federal): Complete proposal development, including narratives and supplemental documents.

  • Master Grant Application: A reusable, polished proposal tailored to your core program, built to adapt across funders.

  • Letters of Inquiry

  • Donor or Funder Pitch Deck

  • Budget development.

  • Reviewer Response / Resubmission Support

Ready to discuss the right solution for your nonprofit?

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Client testimonials

"You just get it. Our ideas, our audiences, everything."

Bella F.

CEO/Co-Founder

at Health Startup

“You have a real talent for finding and writing grants!"

Amy F.

Associate Professor

at University

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“Your writing is spot on. It's like I wrote it myself.”

Jane R.

Senior Scientist

at Biotech Company

"You're so proactive, always thinking five steps ahead."

Joe N.

Program Director


at Nonprofit

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