Company Description
The purpose behind Vanessa Burns Grant Consulting is to help both not for profit and for profit organizations find funding to grow their impact. The main services offered to clients include researching grant opportunities, writing grant applications, responding to RFP’s on behalf of clients, compiling final reports and coaching on the grant process as a whole. Vanessa is a member of the Grant Professionals Association which means the services provided are ethical and adheres to higher standards in the grant consulting space. This includes not working on a commission basis, continually improving one’s professional knowledge and skills, ensuring funds are solicited according to the funder’s program guidelines and becoming a leader and Vanessa Burns Grant Consulting helps organizations navigate grants with purpose, and not panic.
Product and/or Service Description
Vanessa Burns Grant Consulting provides expert grant training and consulting services for small businesses and not-for-profits. Our workshops focus on simplifying the grant application process, helping organizations understand funding criteria, craft compelling proposals, and develop sustainable grant strategies. Services include grant research, application writing, reporting guidance, and hands-on coaching.
Vanessa Burns Grant Consulting also works with those who are in the funding space and advises on how to make the grant process more equitable for applicants.
Unique Benefit to Promote in Ontario:
Our workshops make grant funding accessible by breaking down complex processes into clear, actionable steps. Unlike traditional consultants who focus solely on writing applications, we empower organizations to build their own grant-seeking capacity, and increase long-term funding success. With a practical, engaging approach, we help businesses and nonprofits confidently navigate the grant landscape and unlock funding opportunities that fuel growth and impact.
One well known granting Foundation says that 95% of the applications they receive are poorly put together. This clearly shows the need for funders to offer applicants resources to ensure aligned submissions. We help to ensure calls for grant applications are easy to navigate, have all the necessary tools to apply and are managed in an ethical and transparent manner.
Sales Pitch/Value Proposition
Navigating the world of grants is overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. At Vanessa Burns Grant Consulting, we make funding accessible for small businesses and nonprofits by breaking the grant process into simple, actionable steps.
Whether you’re a startup, a growing nonprofit, or an organization looking to scale, our workshops and training give you the tools to find, apply for, and win funding—without the guesswork.
Beyond applications, we also partner with funders to design equitable granting programs, ensuring that funding is accessible, inclusive, and truly reflective of the communities it serves.