Nonprofit Grant Writing & Funding Development
Nonprofit Grant Writing & Funding Development
Find the Right Opportunities. Build Stronger Applications. Develop a Sustainable Funding Pipeline.
Practical grant support for Phoenix-area nonprofits
Urban AZ Financial in Phoenix, Arizona helps nonprofits and qualifying organizations strengthen grant readiness, research funding opportunities, develop narratives and budgets, coordinate supporting documentation, prepare applications, build a funding pipeline, and support post-award reporting.
This service supports organizations that are already formed and are pursuing grant funding. It does not include forming a nonprofit corporation or filing for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Not the same as nonprofit formation
Still organizing your nonprofit or applying for exemption? Explore Nonprofit Formation & Tax-Exempt Assistance. Arizona incorporation alone does not establish federal 501(c)(3) status. Formation, exemption application assistance and grant services are scoped separately. Grant awards are not guaranteed.
Grant writing and funding development services
Grant Opportunity Research
Identifying potential foundation, corporate and government funders aligned with your mission and programs.
Grant Readiness Review
A structured look at your organizational and program documentation before you apply.
Letters of Inquiry
Concise LOIs that introduce your organization and project to a prospective funder.
Foundation, Corporate, State/Local and Federal Grant Applications
Application preparation and documentation support across funder types.
Grant Narrative Development
Statement of Need, Program Description, Goals, Objectives and Outcomes written to funder specifications.
Budget and Supporting Document Preparation
Organizing project budgets and the supporting materials most applications require.
Submission Support
Coordinating final assembly and submission logistics ahead of funder deadlines.
Grant Calendar & Funding Pipeline
Tracking deadlines and building a longer-term pipeline of funding opportunities.
Post-Award Reporting Support
Help organizing the reporting funders require after an award is granted.
Pricing
Simple / Mini-Grant Support
Starting at $495
For smaller, more straightforward grant opportunities.
Full Grant Proposal Development
Starting at $1,495
Full narrative, budget and supporting document development for a complete proposal.
Government / Federal / Complex Grants
Custom Quote
Scoped individually given the added complexity of government and federal requirements.
Scope and engagement terms determine final pricing. Not all grants fit the starting prices shown above.
How the process works
Organizations may need readiness improvements before applying. Here is the general path we follow.
1. Grant Readiness Review
2. Readiness Build (if needed)
3. Grant Opportunity Research
4. LOI / Grant Proposal
5. Grant Calendar & Funding Pipeline
6. Post-Award Reporting
Already found a grant?
If you have identified a specific opportunity, we review it before quoting: eligibility, deadline, request or award range, requirements, needed documents, expected workload, and your organization's current readiness. We quote the engagement after that review, based on what the opportunity actually requires.
What we review
Eligibility and deadline
Request or award range
Requirements and needed documents
Expected workload and your readiness
Recommended next steps
Thank you for contacting Urban AZ Financial. We received your request and will review your organization and any opportunity details you provided. This acknowledgment does not confirm eligibility or guarantee funding.
Grant Readiness Intake
Only your name, email, organization and assistance needed are required. Everything else is optional. Please do not submit Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, or tax documents through this form.
Important information
No grant award or funding is guaranteed. Grantmakers make their own independent funding decisions. Eligibility and availability vary by funder and program, and requirements, deadlines, and award amounts can change without notice.
Legal, audit, accounting, tax, or other licensed professional work that may be required for a grant application should be reviewed by an appropriately licensed professional. Final certifications and factual representations in any application remain the responsibility of the applicant organization.
Frequently asked questions
Can you guarantee a grant?
No. Funders decide who receives an award. We help you research opportunities and build the strongest possible application, but no outcome is guaranteed.
Is 501(c)(3) status required?
It depends on the opportunity. Some funders require it, others accept fiscal sponsorship or different structures. We review the specific funder's criteria with you.
Can you find grants for us?
We research potential matches based on your mission and programs. Availability and eligibility vary and cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Do you help with federal grants?
Application and documentation support for federal grants is available, subject to the scope and eligibility of the specific opportunity.
What if our organization isn't grant-ready yet?
We recommend improving readiness first. A Grant Readiness Review identifies what is missing before you invest time in an application.
Can you help with our grant budget?
Yes. We help organize project budgets and the supporting financial information most grant applications require.
Do you help after we receive an award?
Post-award reporting support can be scoped to the specific reporting requirements of your award.
