Grant Services - Neighbors Building Neighborhoods

Julie Ledbetter, Director of Development & Grant Readiness

Grant Seeking and Proposal Writing Services

Our experienced grant staff provide a full range of grant services. Pre-award services include grant readiness support, project and budget development, grant research, funder communications, proposal writing and submission. Post award services include funder communications, grant management, and reporting. We work with all sizes and types of nonprofit and government entities. Our staff collaborate with each of our clients to ensure that proposals reflect the passion and knowledge of the organization and meet client expectations.
Project costs depend on the scope and complexity of the project, so please contact us today for a quote.

Here is a general guide to the grant services we offer through the Nonprofit Resource Center.

Grant Team

Rebecca Walkup – With 20+ years’ experience applying for and managing foundation, state and federal grants, Rebecca is an expert at helping nonprofits tell their program and client stories in compelling narrative. She is skilled in prospect research, funder relationships, program development, and budgeting. Rebecca is a Certified Community Development Block Grant Administrator and a member of the Grant Professionals Association.

Rachel Atherton joined the Nonprofit Resource Center in 2022 and serves as a proposal writer and as the Program Coordinator for the Muskogee Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program. As coordinator, Rachel is responsible for implementing the subgranting process and administering 15 Federal sub-grant construction projects. Rachel holds a Bachelor’s degree in English – Creative Writing from Northeastern State University.

Jesse Thomas joined the Nonprofit Resource Center in 2023 and serves a technical assistance provider for the USDA Community Facilities Training and Technical Assistance program assisting rural communities with Community Facilities grant applications. He is also responsible for all grant applications in support of the Neighbors Building Neighborhoods Dream Team Youth Programs. Jesse leads NBN’s AmeriCorps VISTA program, overseeing VISTA members at four service locations in Muskogee. Jesse holds a Bachelor’s degree in English – Creative Writing from Northeastern State University.

Grant Resources

GrantSpace by Candid. – Starting A Nonprofit: https://grantspace.org/topics/starting-a-nonprofit/