Smith Rock, Oregon. Photo credit: Susan Taylor

Grant writing for Good

Big Grants. Bigger Possibilities.

Federal and state grant expertise for advancing education, workforce opportunity, and environmental resilience.

WHAT WE DO

The Grant Lab helps higher education institutions, public agencies, and mission-driven organizations turn ambitious ideas into competitive, fundable projects. We specialize in federal and state grants supporting education, workforce development, natural resource management, and public infrastructure.


From identifying six- and seven-figure funding opportunities to developing complex proposals, reviewing applications, and evaluating funded projects, we bring strategic clarity, technical expertise, and experienced guidance to every stage of the grant cycle. 


Our work supports projects that expand educational opportunity, strengthen workforce pathways, protect natural resources, and build more resilient communities.

Explore Our Services

What We Offer

Map + Compass Funding Roadmap

Institutional priorities assessment, federal/state funding landscape, prioritized opportunities, decision matrix, grant development roadmap, and funding monitoring.

Federal and State Grant Development

Grant opportunity analysis, proposal strategy, narrative development, budget coordination, partner contribution guidance, compliance review, and submission guidance.

Grant Technical Assistance & Proposal Review

Coaching, application guidance, interpretation of review criteria, grant readiness support, independent assessment of proposals, and prioritized revision recommendations.

NSF ATE Grant Evaluation

Evaluation planning, project outcomes and indicators, data collection strategy, formative findings, annual and ongoing feedback, and summative reporting.

ROOTED IN RURAL OREGON. SERVING ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE.

 The Grant Lab Founder and Principal Grant Writer, Susan Taylor, holds 20+ years of experience in developing and strategizing grant funding solutions for higher education and nonprofits. She has raised $69.5 million so far in competitive grant funding.