Wachnuik Funding and Grants

Strategic grant writing for mission-driven organizations

Connecting Money to Mission.

Community-based environmental nonprofit organizations are the cultivators of positive change in the face of our climate crisis. While often relying on short-term funding and donor support, many nonprofits lack the internal capacity to produce strong grant proposals and funding strategies.

As a result, funding opportunities are missed, staff become increasingly overwhelmed, reporting becomes reactive, and valuable initiatives go undercommunicated.

With training in environmental governance and community-based research, I am a grant specialist who brings analytical depth to help nonprofits frame their work within clear policy, governance, and impact narratives that align with funder expectations while maintaining cultural and contextual integrity.

With my help, you will not only get a grant writer, but a grant and funding specialist. Beyond grant writing, services focus on strengthening organizational capacity to secure and sustain funding. This includes building and maintaining funder relationships, developing budgets that meet funder requirements, and navigating the complexities of the funding landscape.

The Nonprofit Grant Landscape

In 2025, over half of Ontario nonprofits experienced program disruptions in the past year, with over 70% reporting revenue disruption.

Canadian government contributed 64% of nonprofit revenue, a total of $252 billion dollars.

Individual funders, foundations, and philanthropic grants donate billions of dollars a year, but competition is high.

Services

  • A targeted funding roadmap for organizational use

    • 5-15 vetted grant opportunities that align with the organization and program

    • Funder notes (priorities, deadlines, fit, requirements)

    • Strategic recommendations and light narrative input

    • Comprehensive funding strategy that guides future grant applications

  • Full-service, start to finish grant application

    • Grant research and 1-3 full proposals

    • Comprehensive funding strategy to inform what grants to apply for, and when

    • Budget alignment support

    • Organization and review of key attachments such as letters of recommendations

    • Application packaging & submission support

    • Optional Add-On: Grant Reporting Support

      • Data organization guidance

      • Narrative report writing and outcome alignment

  • Long-term strategy and consistent funding momentum

    • Comprehensive funding strategy to guide whats grants to tackle & when

    • Ongoing grant research

    • Multiple grant applications per quarter

    • Development and maintenance of organization - funder relationships

    • Priority turnaround

    • Program data documentation and reporting support

Tailored services to match exactly what your organization needs

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About Me:

Nonprofits and community organizations often have strong ideas but limited time and capacity to navigate funding. I support that process through grant writing and funding research, by turning complex work into clear, compelling proposals.

I am a recent graduate with a Master of Environment and Sustainability from the University of Toronto, where my research focused on conservation governance and community well-being in Kenya’s Maasai Mara. This background provides interdisciplinary expertise in environmental law, community-centered development, sustainable energy transitions, and Indigenous relations.

Drawing on this foundation, services are designed to help organizations effectively communicate their impact and secure funding through strategic positioning, well-developed proposals, and tailored funding approaches

The Process

  • Discovery Call

    The process begins with a free consultation to discuss your organization, funding needs, and project goals.

    This conversation is designed to clarify priorities, assess opportunities, and determine how best to provide targeted support.

  • Research & Strategy

    Relevant funding opportunities are identified and assessed based on alignment with organizational priorities and project goals, followed by the development of a clear, strategic funding plan. This includes mapping which grants to pursue and when, while taking a holistic view of programs to position them for long-term support.

    By demonstrating how multiple funders can contribute to the work, proposals are strengthened overall, increasing competitiveness and supporting a more sustainable funding approach.

  • Informational Meetings

    Once one or more grants are selected, a kickoff meeting is coordinated with key team members to gather all necessary information, including program details, budgets, timelines, and supporting materials required for the proposal.

    Periodic check-ins are scheduled to ensure transparency, maintain alignment, and support the timely progress of grant development and submission.

  • Proposal Development

    Grant proposals are written to go beyond the basics, presenting a clear and compelling narrative about the organization, its projects, and the communities they impact.

    From drafting and editing to budget alignment and revisions, client feedback is incorporated throughout the process to ensure each proposal is both authentic and persuasive.

  • Review & Submission

    Each application benefits from a behind-the-scenes review by a team of senior grant writing and funding professionals with decades of experience.

    Following this review, proposals are refined and finalized to ensure full alignment with funder requirements and to strengthen overall competitiveness. Support is available for submission, or step-by-step guidance can be provided to ensure confidence in managing the process independently.

  • Reporting & Ongoing Support (Optional)

    If a grant is successful, support is available for program data collection and reporting, future applications, and the development of a longer-term funding strategy.

Contact

Feel free to contact with any requests or questions.

Email
wachnuikfunding@gmail.com

Phone (WhatsApp)
(475)529-94645