Grant application and administration

Acquiring funding for municipal projects isn’t easy, but the payoff is funding assistance that can keep your infrastructure updated, provide a favorable quality of life for residents and position your community to thrive. For instance, applying for grant funding can help a municipality use local public funds to complete needed projects.

Research, outreach and application

We start the grant application and administration process by working with you to review your needs. We then assess the current funding priority areas; identify new priority areas for funding and grant proposals based on funding viability; and assist with creating comprehensive funding strategies that combine grants, local revenues and appropriations. Our team follows up with strategic outreach to relevant grant agency contacts to determine a project’s potential fit to funding programs.

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Hanson helped prepare a grant application for Crawford County Airport, near Robinson, Illinois, after a tornado destroyed its property. The grant enabled the airport to rebuild its facilities. The airport’s leadership team stated, “It was a tremendous amount of work, but we’re excited about the first-class airport we got in the end. The facilities are well suited for supporting our local community for decades to come. This was made possible by Hanson’s help and that of many others.”

Your opportunity for landing a grant depends on thorough research, and to improve your chances, we put in the time to identify potential funding from sources including federal, state and local government; foundations; agencies; and organizations that support your funding needs and priorities.

Once we’ve determined which grant opportunities offer the best potential, we offer custom grant application writing services that can include the preparation of the full application packet ready to submit or a review and edit of your application if you prefer to write the application in-house, as well as a review and comment session if you just want a second set of eyes before you submit. We are happy to offer any combination of our services to best suit the level of support desired during this process.

Grant administration

In addition to the steps above, we provide general grant administration services that include:

  • coordinating with funding agencies
  • administering agency contracts
  • requesting, tracking and managing program funds in compliance with program guidelines
  • developing required public record systems
  • preparing for and assisting with agency audits and site visits
  • assisting with the compliance of bid and contract grant requirements
  • providing technical support for any requirements or criteria required for project implementation
  • coordinating and conducting community and public input meetings
  • developing agency-required reports, such as progress reports, detailed work and project management plans and any annual and closeout agency submissions

 

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Grant application FAQs
How does Hanson help communities identify funding opportunities for projects?

Hanson begins by evaluating your project needs, assessing funding priorities and identifying viable grant opportunities. Hanson then develops funding strategies that combine grants, local revenues and appropriations to support project goals.

What types of funding sources does Hanson research?

Hanson researches potential funding opportunities from federal, state and local governments as well as foundations, agencies and organizations that align with a client’s priorities and funding needs.

Can Hanson assist with grant application writing and review?

Yes. Hanson provides customized grant application support, including full application development, application review and editing services and review sessions that strengthen submissions before they are sent to funding agencies.

How does Hanson improve the likelihood of a successful grant pursuit?

Hanson combines funding needs analysis, strategic outreach to grant agencies, targeted funding research and tailored application development to help clients pursue opportunities that are the best fit for their projects.

How does Hanson support grant-funded projects after funding is awarded?

Hanson provides grant administration services that help clients manage funds, maintain compliance, coordinate with funding agencies, prepare required reports and support project implementation throughout the grant lifecycle.

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