About
Grant Strategies & Solutions (GS&S) specializes in professional grant prospect research, grant writing services, and associated consultation support to help non-profit organizations and academic institutions maximize funding opportunities and increase revenue.
GS&S is dedicated to reducing grant writing stress by identifying the best funding opportunities and creating compelling, successful applications. With extensive experience in the non-profit and post-secondary sectors, GS&S provides tailored strategies to secure the funding needed to enhance your organization’s impact and growth.
GS&S Founder, Michelle Keast
Michelle is a seasoned Professional Grant Consultant with over 15 years of experience in grant prospect research, grant writing, project design and project management. Specializing in the non-profit and post-secondary sectors, she excels at identifying and securing funding from diverse sources, including government grants (municipal, provincial, federal), foundation grants, and corporate donations and sponsorships.
Michelle has a proven track record of effectively supporting multi-stakeholder research and evaluation projects, facilitating collaborative program design, and securing essential funding for organizations serving equity-deserving groups. Her expertise and dedication ensure that her clients can effectively achieve their funding goals and drive impactful initiatives.
Grant prospect research
- Identify potential funding opportunities – government (municipal, provincial, federal), foundations, corporations, etc.
- Assess eligibility criteria, guidelines and funder details
- Select opportunities with strong alignment and likelihood of success
- Develop strategic plans for grants
- Monitor for new opportunities
Let's connect today to schedule a consultation and learn how GS&S can help your business thrive.
Grant writing
- Thoroughly review all grant and application requirements
- Create templates for ease of drafting and editing applications
- Create workplans to ensure deadlines are met
- Support the development and design of new initiatives
- Write clear, concise, and compelling content in alignment with funders guidelines and evaluation criteria
- Support the drafting of realistic budgets that align with proposed activities and meet eligibility criteria
- Ensure all application requirements are included in submission
- Uphold ethical standards in grant writing and adhere to Professional Grant Writing guidelines
Let's connect today to schedule a consultation and learn how GS&S can help take the guess work out of grant writing.
Consulting services
Non-Profit Organizations
Post-Secondary Academic Institutions
Post-Secondary Academic Institutions
- Funding opportunities (program, operational, research/evaluation)
- Revenue diversification strategies
- Strategic initiatives
Post-Secondary Academic Institutions
Post-Secondary Academic Institutions
Post-Secondary Academic Institutions
- Research department capacity building
- Research & development funding opportunities
- Strategic initiatives: research project design & development
- Research Ethics Board compliance (TCPS 2)