Increase your chances of grant funding success with our range of services
How can we help you?
Free Consultation
Schedule a free 30-min consultation to find out if your project is eligible for funding and to learn how we can help you.
What do you get?
Apply Using Our Platform
Access our unique self-service platform and receive instant access to grant application guidance and suggestions, as well as support from our grant team.
What do I get?
Grant Writing Consultancy
Our team of grant writers can assist you in achieving a professional and high-quality grant application. Our team will do the heavy lifting, applying our skills and experience to write the entire application for you, including professionally-designed appendices.
What do I get?
Grant Writing Partnership
Appoint us as your grant writing partner and we'll apply for numerous funding opportunities on your behalf. We will gain a deep understanding of your business and its goals so we can identify relevant funding competitions and target them efficiently throughout the year.
What do I get?
Project & Claim Management
Once your grant-funded project is live, you can delegate project and claim management responsibilities to us. Our experienced team will manage project documentation and make sure it is completed to a high standard, saving you time and energy to focus on your project.
What do I get?
Bespoke Services
If you’re interested in learning more about how we could work together through a bespoke service, get in touch and we can talk through your requirements in more detail.
What’s the grant writing process?
Grant Funding Canvas™
Before or after our initial consultation, you may complete a Grant Funding Canvas™ as it covers all the key areas of a grant and helps us understand your goals.
Grant Writing Proposal
After the initial consultation, we will provide you with a proposal matched to your grant funding requirements.
Contracts
We arrange contracts and a Non-Disclosure Agreement. All information provided is strictly private and confidential.
Information Gathering
By gathering as much pertinent information as possible, we equip our grant writers with the necessary tools to commence crafting the initial draft.
Completion of the Grant Application
The grant application will be written, reviewed and completed in a proven collaborative approach.
Submission of the Grant Application
The final application and appendices are reviewed by our senior team and then lastly, by you. Once the grant application is complete, it’s then submitted and we’ll await the outcome.
We help write winning grant applications for a range of opportunities: Innovate UK, Horizon Europe, European Space Agency, regional LEP, academic funding and more
Want to learn more about grants?
How much time is needed to submit a quality grant application?
Grant applications are submitted to highly competitive opportunities with limited funding available which means that only the highest scoring applications are successful. In order to create a high-scoring application we suggest starting it a minimum of 3 weeks before the competition deadline. In our experience, the best grant applications are crafted over 6 weeks or more.
How is a government grant typically paid?
Grant funding is typically paid in arrears after a project has started. It is normally paid quarterly or at key project milestones. For example, Innovate UK typically pays grant funding after a project report has been submitted and approved at the end of each project quarter. Funding bodies typically hold payment of a portion of the final project costs until after the project has been fully ended.
What are the chances of being successfully awarded grant funding?
Success is dependent on many factors such as eligibility, fund size and competition from others. Success rates therefore vary significantly between competitions. Competitions with specialist themes are usually less competitive than "open call" competitions. Statistics about funding competitions are usually reported by funding bodies or released in freedom of information requests.
Can start-up companies apply for grant funding?
Yes, start-up companies are normally eligible for grant funding. It is important to carefully check eligibility criteria for competitions as this can vary.
Are the grant writing fees negotiable?
Yes, the fees for our grant writing services can be negotiated. Our grant writing services are priced competitively and can be reduced if a customer can help reduce our writing costs (e.g. by saving time) without impacting the quality of the resulting grant application.
What is seen as an innovative project that is suitable for grant funding?
Innovation is commonly defined as a new technology in an existing market or an existing technology in a new market. Innovative projects clearly build on existing state-of-the-art technology and as they are novel they are typically technically challenging and risky endeavours.
How much does my company need to contribute to the grant-funded project?
The company contribution varies depending on the specific funding body and/or funding competition. It is typically between 0% and 50% of the total project costs. Smaller companies (SMEs) are usually required to contribute less funding than large established companies.
What time and work goes into a typical grant application?
Writing a grant application is not too dissimilar to writing a short novel. The story must successfully guide the audience from beginning to end, keeping them engaged throughout with the right content. A high-quality grant application will have a well-defined scope and will provide all the right information at the right time in each of the questions that are answered.
Crafting a winning grant application is no easy feat and entails a variety of tasks, such as gathering information, refining content, checking for accuracy, assessing progress, and visualising the outcome. Collaboration is key in this team effort and we typically allot three weeks to complete the application. This timeline provides our grant writers with ample time to comprehend your project goals and tailor the application to showcase them in the most effective way possible.
How can I include an academic partner in my project?
If one or more work packages in your project are suitable for a university to deliver then you should liaise with your academic partner who will be able to help. If you are seeking an academic partner for your project we can also help you. Please note that some innovation funding opportunities may not be suitable for academic partners or their budget allocation my be capped.
Can I use the Grant Funding Canvas™ for my own projects?
Yes! Please use the Canvas for your own projects and feel free to share it with your friends and colleagues.
Can I apply for my own grant application alone?
Absolutely! Applying for a grant on your own is certainly possible and can lead to success. However, partnering with us means you can leverage our expertise and track record of success in writing winning grant applications. Professionals who trusted us in writing grants for them can attest to the high success rate of our services.
What does the process look like once I submit an application?
Your application will be reviewed by assessors and it will be scored. You will receive a notification that provides your score and whether your application was successful or not. If you are successful, you will then be required to complete some additional tasks to evidence your financial position to show that you can deliver the project.
Where can I find the latest grant funding opportunities?
Grant funding opportunities are available from multiple sources and competitions open and close frequently. To stay up-to-date on the latest news you can follow funding bodies such as Innovate UK. You can sign up to our Grant Opportunities Newsletter to receive the latest funding opportunities.