Finding the right funding and making a compelling case for it is a skill most business owners do not have time to develop. Mike has spent years doing exactly that — and the results speak for themselves.
Every application Mike writes is built around one goal — getting funded. Here is what that has looked like in practice.
Secured two separate $5,000 grants from the City of Erie's economic development fund on behalf of a local Erie business. The Flagship Fund is competitive. These applications got funded.
Secured multiple grants from national funders on behalf of an inner-city Erie soccer club, including funding from Dick's Sporting Goods, Target, and US Youth Soccer — three very different audiences, all persuaded.
Researched, wrote, and submitted a Federal grant application that resulted in a $20,000 award for a client. Sixteen hours of work. Twenty thousand dollars delivered. The math on professional grant writing tends to work out.
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All grant work referenced was performed on behalf of clients. Results reflect funded applications, not guarantees of funding.
Most businesses leave funding on the table not because they do not qualify — but because their application does not make the case.
Finding the right funding sources takes research most business owners do not have time for. Municipal funds, corporate giving programs, federal and state grants — the landscape is wider than most people realize.
Grant applications are not just forms. They are arguments. They require specific language, specific structure, and a clear understanding of what the funder is actually looking for. That takes practice to get right.
A well-written grant application takes real hours. Research, drafting, revising, formatting, submitting. That is time most business owners are spending running their business. Which is exactly how it should be.
No mystery. No black box. Just a clear process that ends with an application you feel good about sending.
Before a single word gets written, we make sure we are chasing the right money. That means researching funding sources that match your business, your location, your industry, and your goals.
Mike researches the funder, understands what they care about, and writes an application that speaks their language while telling your story. The application is specific, honest, and built to persuade.
Every application goes out complete, on time, and formatted correctly. If there are follow-up requirements or questions from the funder, we handle those too.
Professional grant writing is priced against the value it delivers, not the hours it takes.
A clearly defined grant with specific eligibility criteria and a standard narrative format. Research, writing, and submission included.
Starting from $1,500
Multi-section grants requiring significant research, detailed narrative development, supporting documentation, and coordination across multiple funding criteria.
Starting from $2,500
Not sure what is available for your business? Mike researches funding sources specific to your industry, location, and situation and delivers a prioritized list of viable opportunities.
Starting from $750
Scope and investment discussed during your free initial consultation. Work not included in the agreed scope will be quoted separately before work begins.
No one can guarantee a grant award — and you should be skeptical of anyone who claims otherwise. What Mike can guarantee is a well-researched, well-written application that gives you the best possible chance. The results on this page are real funded grants, not projections.
Small businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and startups. Mike has worked across multiple sectors and with multiple funding sources — municipal, corporate, and federal. If there is a legitimate funding opportunity that fits your situation, we can build a case for it.
You provide the story, the numbers, and any supporting documentation the application requires. Mike handles the research, the writing, the structure, and the submission. The goal is to take this off your plate, not add to it.
That is the simplest starting point. Send Mike the details — the funder, the deadline, the eligibility requirements, and the award amount — and he will tell you honestly whether it is a strong fit and what it will take to apply. From there the path is straightforward.
Email mike@12innov8.com with a brief description of your business and what you are hoping to fund. Mike will respond with an honest assessment of what is possible and what it will cost. No obligation, no sales pitch — just a straight conversation about your situation.
The money exists. The question is whether your application makes the case for it.
Mike has been making that case since 2010.
Free initial consultation. Scope and investment agreed before work begins.