Grant writing
We specialize in grant writing and management, fundraising, and prospect research. Your organization has a story to tell, and success depends on your ability to communicate it well. Maybe you just don't have the time, staff, or experience to craft winning grant proposals. We fill your resource gaps, find viable funding streams for your organization, and write compelling grants.
Sustainable funding strategies
At Rural Pathways, we are committed to helping our nonprofit partners use evidence to make informed decisions. We provide customized technical assistance, training, facilitation, and toolkits to help you improve your funding strategies. Our sessions are engaging, easy to understand, and tailored to your specific needs—whether you're writing your first grant proposal or refining your process. We believe in ongoing support and strategic planning, not just one-time help.
We also know how important it is to truly understand rural communities. Too often, rural areas don’t get the same chance to showcase their unique strengths as urban areas do. Cities often highlight their assets when competing for federal funding, but rural America isn’t given the same opportunity.
We recognize that rural communities have a rich history and strong people. We help you focus on these strengths in your funding proposals, instead of highlighting what your community lacks. Our goal is to support rural communities by building on their unique assets, ensuring they can thrive and grow.
We are members of the American Grant Writers’ Association and the Grant Professionals Association.
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We can help you. Here are 5 reasons to apply for a grant:
Your organization has reached its current capacity in staff, space, or programs.
You’re launching a capital campaign.
Long-term funding sources in your field have been cut or eliminated.
Your programs or projects are excelling, and grants could help expand your impact.
Your organization is in its early stages.
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We explore creative funding approaches to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Remember, a successful fundraising strategy goes beyond just grants. We collaborate with funding partners to:
Find the best funding fit
Guide you through program development
Select funding sources
Create a comprehensive strategic action plan
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We provide services that span the full grant lifecycle, including post-award management. Post-award grant management involves ensuring that the terms and conditions of a grant are followed after the award is received. We help your organization by:
Establishing compliance systems
Tracking budgets
Monitoring progress and reporting
Documenting and keeping records
Engaging and communicating with stakeholders
Managing risks and solving problems
Closing out and submitting final reports
A focus area: Childcare accessibility
One of our key focus areas is childcare accessibility in rural communities. Enhancing childcare options boosts local economies by enabling more families, particularly women, to join the workforce, which increases local spending, housing investments, and community engagement. We offer:
Technical assistance
Expert grant writing
Funding strategies
Our approach includes capacity building, staff recruitment and training, systems development, and sustainable growth to ensure lasting positive change.
Expanding our expertise across sectors
While childcare is just one example, our expertise extends across sectors. Regardless of your sector, grants can be a powerful tool for building capacity in the nonprofit world, but they require careful consideration.
Key elements include:
Grant-mission fit
Prospect research
Writing and program development
Let’s achieve your goals together
With Rural Pathways’ support, we can save your organization time and valuable resources. Partner with us, and let’s build a brighter future for your community.
