Services Offered
BrainWaves Consulting provides tailored funding support for both science-based innovators and mission-driven nonprofits.
Services
Flexible support for life science startups and university innovators, from a single proposal to a fully managed funding pipeline.
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MOST POPULAR
Your very own in-house grants team.
Universities have entire offices for this. Startups have you, after hours. On retainer, we become that office, tracking the shifting rules, hitting every deadline, and keeping your pipeline moving cycle after cycle, from first submission to reports on active awards.
As your grants department, we handle:
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Prospecting across SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF, DoD, and foundation cycles, so you never miss a fit
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A funding roadmap and calendar built around your R&D milestones and runway
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Full proposal development including narrative, budgets, biosketches, and other supplemental documents
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Award management: progress reports, just-in-time, prior approvals
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Scheduled strategy calls and check-ins
Best for startups with an active R&D program.
Full-Service Proposals
One grant, done right. You've found your opportunity and we take it from outline to submitted. Full narrative, budgets, biosketches, facilities, and all supplemental documents, with your input throughout. Includes reviewer rebuttal support.
Strategy & Co-Writing
Expert guidance while you drive. Strategy sessions to pressure-test your approach, targeted prospecting, line-by-line editing of your drafts, and compliance checks before you submit.
Need something specific?
Strategy Sessions · Grant Prospecting · Budget Development · Reviewer Rebuttals · Pitch Decks & Investor One-Pagers
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Discovery call.
We learn your science, stage, and funding goals in a free 30-minute conversation.
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Funding assessment.
We map your best-fit mechanisms and timeline.
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We get to work.
Strategy, writing, and submission, with you in the loop at every milestone.
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Iterate and win.
Reviewer feedback becomes fuel for the next submission.
How It Works
For Startups & Universities
DIY
Perfect for those who want to manage the process themselves with minimal guidance.
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Includes:
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Strategy sessions to answer questions, get feedback, and brainstorm solutions.
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Targeted grant prospecting.
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High-level review and feedback.
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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:
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Strategy sessions to answer questions, get feedback, and brainstorm solutions.
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Targeted grant prospecting.
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Line-by-line editing and feedback on your drafts.
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Administrative support (registrations, submissions, formatting).
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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:
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Complete writing of a full-length proposal with your input and feedback throughout the process.
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Development of all supplemental documents, including budgets, biosketches, facilities, and more.
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Reviewer rebuttal and resubmission support.
À La Carte
Looking for something specific? I also offer standalone services:
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Strategy sessions
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Grant prospecting
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Grant proposal drafting
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Budget development
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Reviewer rebuttals
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Pitch decks for investors or funders
You're so proactive, always thinking five steps ahead.
JOE N.
PROGRAM Director
at Nonprofit
You just get it. Our ideas, our audiences, everything.
Bella F.
CEO/Co-Founder at Health Startup
Your writing is spot on. It's like I wrote it myself.
Jane R.
Senior Scientist at Biotech Company
You have a real talent for finding and writing grants.
AMY F.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT UNIVERSITY
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
What Clients Say
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For Nonprofits
Jumpstarter
For organizations ready to amplify their grant efforts with expert guidance. 3-month minimum.
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Includes:
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Prospect research: Identification and vetting of high-potential funders.
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Grant calendar: Quarterly calendar outlining funders, deadlines, and fit.
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Master Grant Application: Reusable proposal tailored to your program.
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Grant writing: Foundation grant applications.
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Strategy sessions.
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Ongoing email support for feedback and questions.
Growth Retainer
For organizations focused on building a consistent, proactive grant pipeline. 6 or 12 month minimum.
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Prospect research: Identification of high-potential funders
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Grant calendar management: Year-round planning and tracking.
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Master Grant Applications: Reusable proposals for up to 3 programs, with updates.
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Grant writing.
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Letters of Inquiry
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Ongoing strategy for alignment and planning.
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Annual review: Year-end strategy session and impact reporting.
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Priority access for urgent opportunities.
À La Carte
Flexible, expert support—available when and where you need it.
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Strategy Sessions
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Grant Prospecting
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Grant Writing (Federal or non-federal): Complete proposal development, including narratives and supplemental documents.
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Master Grant Application: A reusable, polished proposal tailored to your core program, built to adapt across funders.
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Letters of Inquiry
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Donor or Funder Pitch Deck
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Budget development.
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Reviewer Response / Resubmission Support
Ready to discuss the right solution for your nonprofit?
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