Grant Writing Resources: Draft Winning Proposals
The difference between a “good” proposal and a “funded” proposal is in the details. Effective grant writing is an art form backed by a rigorous process. Whether you are drafting your first Letter of Inquiry (LOI) or managing a complex federal application, these resources are designed to help you write with more clarity, confidence, and competitive edge. Below, you will find the tools we use daily at DH Leonard Consulting to help our clients secure millions in funding.
The Grant Writer’s Essential Toolkit
Foundational resources to help you organize your thoughts and streamline your writing process.
[FREE] Grant-Writing Style Guide Consistency is key to credibility. Use our internal style guide to establish rules for naming conventions, data formatting, and organizational voice.
[FREE] Logic Model Guidebook A logic model is the “skeleton” of your proposal. This guide helps you align your inputs, activities, and outcomes before you start writing the narrative.
[FREE] SMART Objectives Toolkit Strong writing requires strong data. Learn how to draft objectives that prove to funders you are capable of achieving measurable impact.
Writing for Impact & Excellence
Advanced guides to help you refine your narrative and stand out in a crowded field.
[FREE] The Mock Review Toolkit Don’t let the funder be the first person to find a flaw in your proposal. Use this toolkit to conduct an internal “Mock Review” and improve your score before submission.
[Free Webinar] So you want to Write a Grant? Grants are a key part of launching new programs and projects for many tax-exempt organizations and even for-profit businesses. But where to begin? Federal grants for nonprofits? Family foundations? State agencies? Corporate foundations?
[Free Webinar] How to Stand Out in Online Applications Character counts and text-only boxes can be frustrating. Learn the technical writing strategies needed to make your case within the constraints of modern grant portals.
Specialized Grant Writing Guides
Webinar Resources
Tailored advice for specific types of funding and organizational needs.
Good Better Best Telling Your Story of Impact Through Program Design and Evaluation Tools
- Don’t Just Write the Grant – Find Your Red Thread and Tell a Story
- Don’t Make Your Grantmakers Do Algebra: How to Present Clear Budgets and Budget Justifications
- Funders Are Asking Did You Use AI to Write Your Grant… How Do You Answer?
Professional Writing & Review Services
Sometimes, you need a second pair of eyes—or a dedicated team to lead the charge.
Writing a competitive grant is a significant time investment. If your team is at capacity, DH Leonard Consulting provides:
Full-Service Grant Writing: We manage the entire process from draft to submission.
Comprehensive Review & Editing: Our credentialed writers provide a “deep dive” edit of your draft to ensure it meets every funder requirement.
Grant Team Coaching: We work with your internal staff to level up their writing skills through hands-on project management.
Grant wRiting Blogs
The FIVE Rs of Grant Writing
Perfection is the Enemy of Successful Grant Writing
