Grant Writing & Proposal Development
We are passionate about collaborating with mission-aligned organizations to develop innovative projects that advance community-based employment and inclusion for people with disabilities. That’s why we actively seek, write, and co-submit grant proposals with our partners—transforming opportunities into action that benefits the communities we care about most.
Grant and project collaboration is ideal for nonprofit organizations, associations, and community-driven entities with a clear mission to expand community opportunities for people with disabilities. Whether you’re a local agency seeking to pilot a new employment initiative, a statewide coalition planning a broad scale systems change, or a board of directors ready to lead through innovation, we’re here to support your efforts.
If you’re exploring a grant that aligns with our shared goals, we’d love to connect with you. Together, we can:
- Review grant guidelines and assess alignment
- Co-create project concepts rooted in community voice and impact
- Cultivate partnerships and secure complementary funding
- Build thoughtful, strategic budgets
- Lead the grant writing process, coordinate documentation, and manage submissions
Examples of our previous grant proposal development work include:
- Washington State Employment First Initiatives: Wise collaborated with the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration and county partners to obtain funding for Employment First technical assistance and systems changes via the federal Office of Disability and Employment Policy (ODEP). Under this proposal, Washington State acted as a mentor state for Oregon, Iowa, and Tennessee.
- The State of Georgia Grant Partnership: Wise supported the successful development and submission of Georgia's Disability Innovation Fund (DIF): Pathways to Partnerships grant application. Our team provided strategic consultation and supported proposal development to ensure alignment with federal priorities around competitive integrated employment for youth with disabilities.
Why Our Grant Writing Services?
Grant writing and proposal development is more than a technical service—it’s a powerful catalyst for change. For organizations striving to expand access for people with disabilities, securing funding can open the door to entirely new possibilities: launching innovative programs, scaling proven practices, or responding swiftly to emerging community needs. But navigating the grant landscape takes more than good intentions—it requires strategy, clarity, and experience.
Our support can help transform bold ideas into fundable, compelling narratives. We bring partners together around shared goals and ensure that every dollar is aligned with impact. Most importantly, this work gives organizations a fighting chance to shift systems, pilot new approaches, and build solutions that are truly shaped by—and for—the communities they serve. Because with the right support, great ideas don’t sit on a shelf; they move forward and make change happen.
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