Looks easy enough…

While grant funding is meant to be accessible to everyone it is an extremely time consuming and detailed process, below are some of the steps EST Grant Services will take to help secure funding

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• Search multiple databases (federal, state, local, private) to find the grants your business and projects are qualified to apply
• Select the appropriate opportunities, in some cases you will have to submit a Letter of Intent before you are invited to apply
• Apply - include any documentation required of the grant such as business outline, project details, financials, additional support, etc
  • This process can require a back and forth with the funding opportunity until all required documentation is received
  • Be sure to include wording and references that are of importance to the funding source
  • Many of these grants are highly competitive so having as much advocacy and support as possible is important
• Remain diligent in following up about the status of your application - funding cycles and requirements may change - you’ll want to remain diligent in following this process for every grant you apply to
• Follow up about why your project is best positioned to receive the funding
• Once awarded you will need to follow the funding process to take in the funds
• Keep detailed records of how funding is used
• Submit detailed reports on use of funds, status of the project. Depending on the business or the project this can be a multi-year process

Your business is ready to consider grant funding
when you have the following:

• Documented site control of your physical space or real estate project
• Conceptual drawings or renderings of the physical space
• Full project description or business plan
• Professionally prepared budget of the company and of the project
• The following are great candidates to consider grant funding:
• Developing a physical space or real estate project
• Certified minority owned businesses
• Scaled non-profits looking for operational funds

Frequently Asked Questions about Our Grant Services

We understand that navigating the world of grants can be complex and filled with questions. That's why we've assembled a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help clarify any uncertainties you may have about our services. From the availability of grants for for-profit enterprises to our team's success rate, we've covered it all. Below, you'll find concise answers to some of the most common inquiries we receive. If you have additional questions or need further clarification, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Now, let's delve into the questions and answers.

  What is the Grant availability for for-profit enterprises?   Do the grants have a funding for the administrative component?  Can I pay your fees including grant writing out of the grant request?   What is your team's acceptance or closure rate on getting grant applications accepted and funded?   Are financial statements from a software program accepted or does a CPA need to sign on the financial statement?   Could you define site control since this appears to be a key component of grant applicants?   Do you do a free initial assessment for a client?   Will you be covering ETS fees, particularly with respect to working with a 501(c)(3) organization?   Are the Grant fees outcome-based?   Do you advise on tax mitigation strategies for for-profit companies receiving grants?   So there are also "grants" that are provided by various organizations that are limited narratives that do not have intensive documentation. Do you all help with those? i.e. Skift, Hello Alice, etc.   Do we need to first have a project in mind or will you assess what my business does, what my goals are and then determine which grants might be available?   How do we get certified as a minority business owner?   How "large" does the company have to be? Is it based on revenues?   Can I use the grant to pay the tax on the grants that I received?   What are the retainer rates for non-profits?   Minimum grant threshold to work with?   Specific areas that are your sweet spots?   On the consultation do you provide insight on what grants may be available?   Do you have any kind of funding for self-employed individuals?   Given the short amount of time between grant announcement and the deadline do you recommend people seek you out before they are ready for the grant or after they are ready to apply?   What's the owner capital requirement, about?   Is it possible to schedule an assessment to ensure we are targeting projects that will be favorable candidates for grant funding?   Major reason that grant applications are denied?   How do related party transactions affect grants? For example, I personally own the land and want to sell to the business or lease to that business.   Can grants be used to reduce existing capital stacks?   What is your team's acceptance or closure rate on getting grant applications accepted and funded?