WELCOME CHANGEMAKERS!
Turning Grant Readiness into Lasting Impact
At The Grant Project, we’re here to take the overwhelm out of grants and make the path to funding clear and achievable.
Our mission is to help nonprofits and local governments strengthen their capacity, secure the resources they need, and focus on creating meaningful impact in their communities.
MEET THE FOUNDER & President
I'm Catherine Riggs, founder of The Grant Project. I empower nonprofits and local governments to unlock funding opportunities by building strategy, designing efficient systems, and developing strong teams. With a passion for turning grant readiness into lasting community impact, I help changemakers focus less on administration and more on creating meaningful change in their communities.
Over 20 years of experience guiding nonprofits and local governments through the funding process, from strategy to award management
Specializes in turning complex grant requirements and situations into clear, actionable strategies that organizations can confidently execute
Proven track record helping organizations secure over $1.25 billion in competitive grant funding
Committed to equipping teams with the tools and training they need to sustain long-term impact beyond a single grant cycle
Turning Grant Readiness into Lasting Impact
Why We Exist
At The Grant Project, we believe organizations deserve the resources to create meaningful change without being buried in administrative hurdles. Our mission is simple— empower nonprofits and local governments with the strategy, systems, and the skills they need to develop grants and keep winning them.
What Makes Us Different
With more than $1.25 billion in grant funding secured for clients, we know what it takes to move from uncertainty to confidence. Unlike consultants who focus only on writing proposals, we help organizations create sustainable systems to maintain and grow their grant portfolios.
The Transformation
Whether you’re preparing for your very first grant or scaling to new levels of impact, we’ll help you focus less on administrative burdens of the grant process and more on what matters most: delivering real results on the ground in your community.
Just a few things about me, you may not know
I believe that systems are the greatest tools to stay compliant & provide you with the freedom to do the fun work!
I’m passionate about building systems that save time, reduce stress, and help changemakers focus on what matters most.
Strategy fuels everything that I do
I believe strong strategy is like good coffee — it just makes the day better. I'm also a lover of the em dash and the Oxford comma and will use them. Always.
Simplicity is my favorite challenge
I love the process of taking complex issues and making them simple, sustainable, and replicable.
Building strong foundations for greater impact
Strategy, Systems, & Skills
At The Grant Project, everything we do is built on three core pillars: Strategy, Systems, and Skills. These pillars are the foundation of lasting grant readiness, helping organizations move beyond quick fixes and build real capacity for growth. By focusing on this framework, we ensure that every organization we work with is equipped not just to win funding, but to sustain it while creating meaningful, long-term impact in their communities.
Strategy— clarifying goals, focusing on priorities, and aligning funding with long-term mission impact.
We guide organizations in clarifying their goals, setting priorities, and aligning funding pursuits with long-term impact. Strategy ensures that every grant effort is intentional, sustainable, and mission-driven.
Systems—ensuring that efforts are organized, efficient, and repeatable.
We design streamlined processes and grant readiness systems that save time, reduce stress, and bring consistency to complex administrative tasks. Systems create efficiency and reliability.
Skills— equipping teams with knowledge and confidence to strengthen capacity and drive lasting impact.
We equip leaders, staff, and volunteers with the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to sustain their grant readiness journey. Skills empower organizations to become self-sufficient and resilient in pursuing funding opportunities.
