We help ambitious nonprofits build the grant infrastructure to scale.
After 11 years and 100+ grant clients, we have seen what happens behind the scenes of successful grant programs.
It is not luck, and it is not endless searching and applying. It is deep strategy.
In 2026, the organizations that win grants are the ones that have the grant strategy, systems, and expert writing support .
We help our clients build a new level of clarity and rigor, then support the execution through writing and tech systems.
The 3-Day Grant Strategy Intensive
Build a clear, research-driven grant strategy for 2026.
If you are overwhelmed by endless lists of “eligible” funders, unsure which opportunities are actually worth your time, or considering spending thousands on grant search software and still feeling unclear, this is the fix.
Instead of guesswork, you get a consultant-led, research-backed shortlist and clear priorities so you can move forward with a funder plan you feel confident about (and often skip the software entirely).
This is for you if you are ready to pursue grants but do not know where to start or need a refreshed funding list.
Once you have a vetted grant priority list, 12-month application schedule, and concept notes for the top opportunities, the next step is building the reusable narrative and internal system that makes execution of your grant strategy sustainable.
That is where Grant Launch becomes the natural “yes” for teams that want a full grant operating system.
We've helped over 100 small to medium-sized organizations across 31 states and 10 countries bring in over $50 million in grant funding.
Countries: U.S., Burkina Faso, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Syria, and Turkey
“We’ve won over $3.6 million in federal workforce development grants by working with Krista and her team of grant writers. Once they helped us get that first $1.3 million grant, it opened the doors to a world of opportunities for our new nonprofit.
Now our programs are rapidly expanding and government officials and academic leaders are asking to work with us. Most of all, we’re training hundreds of West Virginians to get high-paying jobs that make broadband widespread in our state.
We love working with Krista and her team. They’re all sharp and incredible writers. We couldn’t have done any of this without them.”
-Darrell Pepper, Executive Director, Connec Train Corp, Client of 5 years
"We’re a small organization serving our Pacific Islander community through a culturally specific approach. Krista Kurlinkus, LLC understands our mission and values and in less than a year has helped us grow our housing assistance program and expand our youth development programming beyond Portland to southern Oregon.
We started with 1 staff and are now 10 statewide. We meet regularly to review our strategies and our awesome grant writer is very attentive and flexible with our often full schedule.
We highly recommend them if you’re looking to grow or even sustain your organization.”
-Jacinta Galea’i, Ph.D., Executive Director, Samoa Pacific Development Corporation, Client of 2 years
"We are so thrilled to be working with Krista Kurlinkus on our grant process. We have worked with other grant writers before, but Krista has made the process easy and professional. Krista has helped us get international grants from 4 different governments, the U.N., and private foundations to help fight human trafficking in Southern Africa. She is a delight, incredibly smart, and easy to work with! I highly recommend Krista!"
- Jennifer Crow, Executive Director of Beautiful Dream Society, Client of 6 years
Most of our clients move through these stages. We meet you where you are.
In 3 days, you get a clear funding plan and the materials you need to take next best step for your organization.
Build a fundable, future-ready grant program in 6 months. Readiness + opportunity alignment + a reusable narrative foundation + an AI-enabled system in Notion + training.
After completing Grant Launch, get ongoing strategy, writing support, and maintenance of your grants system.
Training
Online learning experiences designed for aspiring and seasoned grant writers alike.
Perfect if you want to build skills in-house and move faster with clearer systems.
Customized trainings to enhance your group's grant writing skills and strengthen grant readiness, search, skills, writing workflows, and AI-enhanced processes.
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