Grant readiness, taught — not just done for you
Community Funding & Grant Solutions strengthens the ability of nonprofits, public agencies, and underserved communities to understand, pursue, manage, and sustain mission-aligned funding — through education, technical assistance, and funder-ready package development.
Education and technical assistance built for public-benefit work
Our programs teach repeatable skills — funder fit, proposal development, budgeting, and compliance — so your organization can pursue funding with confidence, not just receive a one-time document.
Instruction on eligibility, organizational documents, funder requirements, and responsible application preparation.
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Learn to read grant guidelines, evaluate funder fit, understand match requirements, and set realistic funding expectations.
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Needs statements, work plans, measurable outcomes, budgets, and award-management fundamentals for responsible stewardship.
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A clear, staged path from first conversation to a funder-ready package.
Explore our programs, attend a workshop, or request a consultation.
Complete the Grant Readiness application and readiness assessment.
CFGS reviews eligibility and readiness before your organization is accepted into the program.
Our team develops your funder-ready package with you, with financial, compliance, and quality review.
You review and approve the final package, then receive editable files and a customized submission guide.
CFGS prepares submission-ready grant packages and customized submission instructions. We do not guarantee funding, and we do not automatically submit applications on your behalf. Learn more on our technology use disclosure page.
"Strengthening the ability of communities to understand, pursue, manage, and sustain mission-aligned funding."
The CFGS MissionBuilt for under-resourced, mission-driven organizations
Nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based and grassroots organizations that lack dedicated grant staff or funding-research capacity — including programs supporting veterans, rural communities, housing stability, workforce and reentry pathways, and neighborhood revitalization.
Ready to find out if your organization is funder-ready?
Start the Grant Readiness Assessment — it takes about fifteen minutes.