SERVICES
Prospect Research🔎
Let us do all the digging and detective work to put together the pieces for strong funder matches! If you’re seeking targeted funding opportunities rather than full proposal development, we offer comprehensive research services using industry-leading grant databases. We curate a highly detailed, tailored spreadsheet outlining:
Potential funding opportunities aligned with your programs
Key contacts and application guidelines to streamline your process
Submission due dates and required documents to keep you timely and organized
Additionally, we create grant calendars tailored to your programs — helping you get proposals in early and stay on track with reporting, so you never miss a deadline.
We provide prospect research as a stand-alone service available at an hourly rate or as part of our Full Service grant writing package.
Consulting and Proof Reading
Maybe you don’t need prospecting or full-service grant writing. If your team is already finding and drafting grants, you may want a professional review—someone to spot weak areas, highlight missing key points, and ensure your proposal is as strong as possible.
An outside perspective can be invaluable. Having someone outside your organization review your work helps confirm that your mission and objectives are clear and compelling, ensuring your grant is ready to submit.
Safe Passage Grants offers this service as part of our Full Service package, or at an hourly rate, giving you expert feedback and refinement without the commitment of full-service writing.
Full Service Grant Writing✍️
From letters of interest to full proposals and ongoing funder relations, Safe Passage offers comprehensive grant writing services tailored to your organization’s needs. Whether you need start-to-finish development or a professional review of your own draft, we ensure every submission is strategic, compelling, and aligned with funder priorities. We also help refine essential attachments, offer guidance on budgets, and manage follow-up communications to build lasting relationships with funders. Our goal is to make the entire process seamless—so you can stay focused on your mission while we help secure the support it deserves.
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Professional Grant Database Research
We use multiple grant prospecting tools—including subscription-based databases—to uncover the most relevant opportunities for your programs. Each search is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you’re connected with the strongest funding matches.For clients on an hourly package, we provide two complimentary hours of prospecting each month, giving you ongoing access to fresh opportunities without added cost.
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Many funders request an initial snapshot of your organization or program to assess alignment with their mission before extending an invitation for a full proposal. We craft compelling, strategically tailored letters that highlight your program’s strengths and seamlessly connect them to the funder’s priorities.
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From development to submission, we handle the entire grant process, ensuring proposals are meticulously crafted and professionally delivered—whether digitally or through polished, mailed packages. We also manage supplementary materials requested by funders, guaranteeing a comprehensive and high-quality submission. Additionally, we facilitate direct communication with grantmakers, securing clarifications and insights to strengthen applications.
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Essential attachments such as board lists, key staff profiles, and organizational accolades are often required. We assist in compiling and refining these materials, ensuring they align with best practices and funder expectations. While budgeting is typically managed internally, we can offer basic guidance to ensure financial materials support a compelling proposal.
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We engage with prospective and current funders to optimize submission strategies, recommend funding request amounts, and track deadlines. After submission, we foster ongoing funder relationships through cultivation emails, phone calls, and stewardship efforts. We also organize and archive key communications, grant applications, letters of inquiry, and funder correspondence to maintain a clear, accessible record for your organization.
