Transforming Dreams into Funded Realities

Dr. Kirsten Smith

Empowering organizations and people to drive lasting community impact by providing comprehensive grant writing, strategic planning, and effective evaluation services.

Professional Expertise

With specialized training in data story-telling and program development, I am committed to providing you ​with expert guidance with all your grant-writing needs.

Small Business

Independent, small business firm serving organizations and individuals in the Virginia and North Carolina areas.

Rewarding Results

Let me help you achieve tangible ​results based off an over 90% program funding success rate. Discover how we can create a lasting ​impact in your community.

About

Empowering Communities, One Grant at a Time

Granting Solutions, LLC is a small business dedicated to empowering communities, particularly in rural areas, through the power of grant funding in Virginia and North Carolina. With a deep passion for public health and a commitment to creating lasting social impact, I will work tirelessly to secure essential resources for organizations that want to make a difference.

As an experienced grant writer, I specialize in crafting compelling proposals that resonate with funders and effectively communicate the unique needs and potential of clients' projects.

What You Can Expect When You Partner With Us

By partnering with Granting Solutions, LLC., you can access vital funding that aligns with your organization’s mission and goals, strengthen your impact with tailored strategies and resources, and build sustainable communities that are healthier and more resilient by leveraging effective grant-writing and evaluation services.

7M+

awarded

Dollars in funding

Vision

To be the catalyst for positive change by supporting organizations and individuals to achieve their full potential through expert guidance and strategic support.

Mission

Empower organizations and drive lasting community impact by providing comprehensive grant writing, strategic planning, and effective evaluation services.

My Services

Areas of expertise

Unlock the potential for positive change with services designed to guide you through various stages of planning, grant writing, and evaluation.

Grants

Choose a grant specific service that best suits your needs from grant readiness assessment, grant research, proposal development and more.

Program Evaluation

Choose from three types of evaluations: formative, process and/or impact.

Strategic Planning

Strategic plan development tailored to an agency or organization. In-person group setting or virtual available.

Reporting

Preparation of progress or final program reports generated for funders, stakeholders, and/or the community.

Mock Grant Review

A mock review of your application to receive critical feedback that will increase the competitiveness of your application.

Additional Services

Other services offered that are not listed on this page. Click the “All Services” button to see a detailed list of all services offered.

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How it works

4 Easy Steps

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Discovery Call

Fill out the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of this page to request a free personalized consultation. You will receive a response within 48 hours to schedule a virtual or by phone meeting.

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Customized Agreement

A ​customized agreement will be developed based on what services you or your organization wants or needs. This will include a timeline, terms and conditions, expectations of both parties, and payment details.

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Consistent and timely communication for the duration of the project via unlimited email support, progress reports and scheduled check-ins will provide a space for targeted discussions and actionable steps towards meeting your goals.

Ongoing Support System

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Satisfaction in Services

Once all services have been completed, you will be asked to fill out a satisfaction survey to provide feedback on your experience. If at any point you are unsatisfied with your services, I will do my best to work with you in order to address it.

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions

  • There is no definitive timeline. However, a good rule of thumb is to allow at least 4-6 weeks for a typical federal or state grant.

  • Flat-rates are set dependent upon the service you select.

    I can accept payment via check or PayPal. If these options do not work for you, please let me know and we can work together to determine the best solution.

  • This is a process where myself and two other qualified professionals will review a "submittable" proposal and review it against a scoring criteria of a funder to assess the application's overall competitiveness. However, if I helped write the proposal then I will not be on the review team to ensure unbiased feedback.

  • My success rate for securing grants over the course of my career is over 90%, with more than $7 million dollars in awards.

  • My specialties are rural communities and public health. However, I have written proposals for faith-based organizations, non-profit, criminal justice system and education sectors.

  • My expertise is in public health and local government. However, I also have experience with faith-based communities, non-profit, criminal justice, education, and coalitions.