Erik Carlson is an independent grant writing consultant based in Chicago, partnering with nonprofits and businesses to secure the funding behind their mission, from proposal strategy to final submission.
Erik has spent his career helping business and nonprofit organizations secure the funding behind their work, including over $190,000 in grant funding for the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce and a $50,000 workforce development grant for the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce. His works pans grant research, narrative writing, budget development, and post-award reporting.
He works closely with each client to understand their programs from the inside, so every proposal reads with the specificity and credibility that funders expect. Erik is based in Chicago and works with organizations locally and across the country.
Engagements range from a single proposal to ongoing grant program management.
Identifying foundation, corporate, and government funders aligned with your mission and programs.
Full narrative development - needs statements, program design,outcomes, and evaluation plans.
Concise, persuasive first-touch materials to open the door with new funders.
Program and grant budgets that alignwith narrative and satisfy funder requirements.
Ongoing program management, reporting, deadline tracking, and stewardship to keep funder relationships strong.
Annual grant calendars and funding strategy for organizations building a pipeline.
Reach out to discuss your organization's funding goals and whether we're a good fit to work together.
