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, structured impact reports, and evidence-based documentation. 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. I will help your organization build the capacity to develop and maintain strong funder relationships, create budgets that match funder requirements, and navigate the nuances to get your mission the money it needs.

The Nonprofit Grant Landscape

In 2025, overhalf 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.

There is money for your mission, let me help you access it!

Services

  • A targeted funding roadmap for nonprofit 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

  • Full-service, start to finish grant application

    • Grant research and 1-3 full proposals

    • Budget alignment support

    • 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

    • Ongoing grant research

    • Multiple applications per quarter

    • Priority turnaround

    • 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, helping turn complex work into clear, compelling proposals.

I am a recent graduate with a Master of Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto, where my research focused on conservation governance and community well-being in Kenya’s Maasai Mara. With this degree, I bring interdisciplinary expertise in environmental law, community-centered development, energy transitions, and Indigenous relations.

I now bring this experience into grant writing, helping organizations communicate their impact and secure funding through clear, competitive proposals and strong funding strategies.

The Process

  • Discovery Call

    We start with a free consultation to discuss your organization, funding needs, and project goals. I’ll ask questions to understand your priorities and determine how I can best support you.

  • Research & Strategy

    I identify and assess relevant funding opportunities based on alignment with your organization and project, then work with you to build a clear, strategic funding plan. This includes mapping which grants to pursue and when, while taking a holistic view of your program to position it for long-term support.

    By demonstrating how multiple funders can contribute to your work, we strengthen your overall case and increase competitiveness.

  • Informational Meetings

    Once one or more grants are jointly selected, I’ll coordinate a kickoff meeting with key team members to gather all necessary information, including program details, budgets, timelines, and supporting materials needed for the proposal.

  • Proposal Development

    I craft grant proposals that go beyond the basics—telling a clear, compelling story about your organization, your project, and the people it will impact. From drafting and editing to budget alignment and revisions, I incorporate your feedback throughout to ensure the final proposal feels 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.

    We then refine and finalize the proposal to ensure full alignment with funder requirements and strengthen its overall competitiveness. I can assist with submission or provide step-by-step guidance so you feel confident managing it independently.

  • Reporting & Ongoing Support (Optional)

    If your grant is successful, I can assist with program data collection & reporting, future applications, and building a longer-term funding strategy.

Contact

Feel free to contact with any requests or questions.

Email
madewach@gmail.com

Phone (WhatsApp)
(475)529-94645