Grant Writing

Holly Holmes standing in office

Trust in Language Artisan
as your grant-writing partner.

I’ll capture the funds,
while you look after your mission.

  • Holly Holmes typing at computer with second monitor

    Grant Writing Services


    I specialize in winning critical funds through grant and RFP writing for non-profit organizations and SMEs (Small and Midsized Enterprise).

    While you focus on your mission and daily operations, let me showcase your unique vision and value proposition for:

    • public and private foundations

    • corporations and individuals

    • government departments at the federal, state/provincial, municipal, city, and tribal levels

    I service a diverse clientele in a variety of industries, including:

    • K-12 and higher education

    • Arts and Culture

    • Immigration

    • Employee training for SMEs

    With expertise in operations, my grant writing includes a thorough understanding of your financial position and operating budget. The most competitive narrative must also tell the story of your funding request—and be persuasive.

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    Compelling Story-Telling


    At its heart, a persuasive grant proposal must tell a compelling story.

    How do I ensure that I can tell your story?

    Consultation: I’ll speak with you—as well as a board member, staff member, or stakeholder—about your organization’s achievements, objectives, and areas for growth.

    Data Points: A heart-warming story of an individual’s experience is compelling--but pairing it with data on impact over time helps your request rise above the rest.

    Research: Do you need more robust citations or recent industry evidence? A few well-chosen statistics can help funders visualize the need your organization fills.

    Site Visit: If appropriate, I’d love to experience your organization in action to help me bring your project to life.

  • Holly Holmes and husband standing in front of the Foz du Iguaçú, Brazil

    My Background


    The photo above was taken after I won the very first grant request I ever wrote! Fresh from an undergraduate degree in music, I moved to Brazil to study Portuguese language and popular music for a year.

    Staying with host families and directing my own learning, this cultural experience changed the trajectory of my life… And it showed me how passion and persistence can lead to life-changing results.

    Today, few things give me greater pleasure than bringing critical funds to your important work.

    For more than ten years, I’ve written grants and RFPs to support non-profits, small businesses, and individual artists.

    I’ve served as Director of Operations of a growing national non-profit organization, as well as the Assistant Director of arts outreach for an R1 public university. See below for a few favorite data points from that work.

    Putting your trust in the right expert can give you the time you need to run your organization and the funds you need to be exceptional.

Ready to get the funds you deserve?

By the Numbers

It can be tough to hand over the reins to a grant writer outside of your organization.

But your time as the visionary of your organization is precious.

Go be visionary! I’ve got your back…and I’ve got the data to show it.

My impact as a non-profit grant writer…

Budget Growth chart from 2017 to 2024
Capacity Growth chart from 2017 to 2024

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Testimonials

~Brad Richter, Executive Director of Lead Guitar

“Over seven years, with Holly Holmes as my grant-writing partner, Lead Guitar grew its annual income from grants by 480%. Her experience and attention to detail in every part of the process, from understanding the assets and needs of both grantee and grantor, through thoughtfully-crafted narratives, to the most complex reporting processes, Holly delivered exceptional results.”

~Shawn McCarty, Manager, Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto

"Holly absolutely excelled within a complex federal grant process on an extremely tight timeline. She proactively familiarized herself with our sector and immediately demonstrated strong understanding of the project and our institution. She is quick to adapt, which she demonstrated while juggling multiple national partners on our project. Holly composed clear and persuasive copy, which was essential to successfully submitting the application on schedule. In collaborating with our team and other writers, Holly asked all the right questions to bring out their best ideas. Throughout it all, she still somehow remained patient, pleasant, and professional."

~Matt Warnock, Business Owner

"Holly recently crafted a grant proposal for our latest initiative, demonstrating her innovative approach by incorporating a member poll. This strategy not only engaged our clients, giving them a voice in the process, but also unearthed a wealth of creative ideas previously unexplored by our team."