Grant Writing for Tribal, Behavioral Health, and Workforce Funding
With over $12 million in awarded funding, Laura specializes in helping tribal governments, behavioral health providers, and workforce programs secure competitive federal and state grants.
Her work is built around agency scoring criteria, regulatory compliance, and real-world program design - ensuring proposals are not only compelling, but fully fundable.
Tribal & Community Development
- ICDBG, HUD, and community infrastructure projects
- Housing, roads, and community facility development
- Indian preference and federal compliance alignment
Behavioral Health & Prevention
- SAMHSA and IHS funding
- Youth substance use prevention (DFC-style models)
- Community readiness, evaluation, and coalition development
Workforce Development
- YouthBuild and DOL-funded programs
- VRS-aligned employment services
- Career pathways, training models, and placement strategies
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Why Organizations Choose This Service
- $12M+ in awarded funding
- 10+ years of successful grant writing experience
- Federal, state, and foundation funding expertise
- Deep alignment with agency scoring criteria and compliance standards
Grant Writing & Funding Strategy Services
- Full grant proposal development (federal, state, foundation)
- Funding opportunity identification and positioning
- Program design (logic models, implementation plans, outcomes)
- Budget development and justification (2 CFR 200 compliant)
- Evaluation framework design (SAMHSA, CDC, DOL aligned)
- Post-award readiness and compliance structuring
Specialized Funding Areas
- Behavioral Health & Substance Use Prevention
- Disability & Human Services (245D, HCBS, Employment First)
- Workforce Development (YouthBuild, VRS-aligned programs)
- Tribal Government & Community Development
- Housing, Infrastructure, and Capital Projects (HUD/ICDBG)
- Agriculture & Food Systems
- Arts, Culture, and Community-Based Initiatives
Agencies Successfully Funded Through
- SAMHSA
- Indian Health Service (IHS)
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- USDA
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Regional and local foundations
A Strategic, Fundable Approach
- NOFO-Aligned Writing: Built directly to scoring criteria—not generic narratives
- Compliance-Integrated Budgets: Fully aligned with federal cost principles (2 CFR 200, HUD, DOL)
- Program Design Built In: Not just writing—complete project structuring
- High-Complexity Expertise: Experienced with federal and tribal funding requirements
- End-to-End Support: From concept to submission and beyond
This Service Is Designed For:
- Tribal governments and tribal organizations
- Nonprofits and community-based organizations
- Behavioral health and human service providers
- Workforce development programs and training providers
- Local governments and public agencies
How It Works
- Initial Consultation – Review your project, goals, and funding fit
- Opportunity Alignment – Identify and prioritize the strongest funding sources
- Program & Narrative Development – Build a fundable, compliant proposal
- Budget & Evaluation Integration – Ensure full alignment with funder expectations
- Submission & Support – Finalize and position for award
Position Your Next Proposal for Funding Success
If you are planning a grant application or exploring funding opportunities, now is the time to align your project for success.
Contact Laura to Discuss Your Project!
