Donor Strategy, Reporting & Grants
Grant and Proposal Writing in Kenya
You must convince the donor, show you know the work and prove your track record. We research, strategise, write and review so you submit with confidence.
We reply within one working day.
What we write, review and build
Winning a bid means convincing the donor. You must show you know the work and have handled similar assignments. In-house drafting is costly and slow, and it invites last-minute, half-baked submissions.
Proposal development
Concept notes and full proposals built on research, partner mapping and the donor's guidelines.
Logframes and results frameworks
Clear logic from activities to outcomes, with indicators a donor can verify.
Editing and independent review
We score your draft as a reviewer would. Then we edit for flow, tone and errors.
Formatting and layout
Cover design, tables, diagrams and summaries that make the proposal easy to read.
Budgets and financial modelling
Budgets, cashflow projections, and scenario and sensitivity tests, validated before submission.
Grant writing capacity building
Coaching for your team in research, proposal writing and grant management.
How we take a call for proposals to a submitted application
We write to the donor's scoring sheet. Reviewers should find every answer where they expect it.
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Screen and research
We check eligibility, fit, ticket size and deadline for the grant or technical bid. We research the donor, identify partners and run internal due diligence. We tell you early if the bid is not worth your time.
You getGo or no-go note and donor brief - 2
Shape the concept note
We frame the problem with data and state the proposed solution in one page. We estimate the budget. This wins the invitation to apply.
You getConcept note of two to three pages - 3
Build the logic
We draft the problem statement, Theory of Change, logframe and results framework. Activities, outputs and outcomes then connect cleanly.
You getTheory of Change and results framework - 4
Write the full proposal
We write the narrative, work plan, risk matrix, M&E plan and sustainability plan. We add GEDSI, climate and safeguarding sections where the donor requires them.
You getFull narrative proposal - 5
Cost the work
We build the budget from the work plan, line by line. We add cashflow projections, then run scenario and sensitivity tests. We check it against the donor's cost rules.
You getBudget, budget narrative and tested model - 6
Review, polish and submit
We score the draft against the criteria and edit for flow, tone and errors. We format the cover, tables and diagrams. We run a compliance check and prepare annexes.
You getScored draft, formatted proposal and annex pack
Is this the right service for you?
- NGOs and CBOsTeams with strong field work who lose on presentation, structure or compliance.
- Teams with a draftOrganisations that wrote a proposal and want an outside critical review before they submit.
- Teams short on timeOrganisations that cannot spare staff for weeks of research and drafting.
- Social enterprisesMission-led businesses seeking grant or blended funding for a first project.
- Organisations bidding for tendersTeams that need a technical or financial bid with a strong track record section.
- The problem statement has no dataWe add current, sourced figures and cite them.
- The budget does not match the activitiesWe cost from the work plan, so each line traces to an activity.
- GEDSI and climate are tacked onWe build them into the design and the indicators, not only a paragraph.
- The proposal was written the night beforeWe agree a timeline backwards from the deadline, with review dates.
- In-house drafting is costly and slowWe take the research and drafting load, so your team keeps delivering.
- Nobody outside your team has read itAn outside critical review finds gaps before the donor does.
Contents of a typical proposal pack
You receive every document the donor asks for, in the format they ask for it.
- Cover letter and executive summary
- Problem statement and context
- Proposed solution and Theory of Change
- Results framework and indicator table
- Work plan and risk matrix
- M&E, GEDSI and sustainability sections
- Budget, budget narrative and cashflow projection
- Formatted cover, tables and diagrams
- Annex and compliance checklist
Talk to a senior consultant
Tell us your donor, your deadline and what you need. We reply within one working day.
Read our guide: How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal
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Analytical, creative and knowledgeable
Analytical
We turn complex information into simple, concise and clear writing.
Creative
We suggest fresh solutions to proposal challenges and opportunities.
Knowledgeable
We study your donor's needs, interests and motivations before we write.
Questions we hear most
What should a grant proposal include?
A clear problem statement, Theory of Change, results framework and a budget that matches the work plan. Read our grant proposal guide.
What is the difference between a concept note and a full proposal?
A concept note is a short pitch of two to three pages. A full proposal gives the complete design, work plan and budget. Donors often ask for the first before the second.
Can you review a proposal we wrote ourselves?
Yes. We give an outside critical review. We score it against the donor’s criteria and return marked comments. Many clients start this way.
Do you write technical bids and tenders?
Yes. We write technical and financial bids. We show your familiarity with the work and your track record on similar assignments.
Do you guarantee funding?
No one can. The donor decides. We raise the quality and fit of your application so it scores as well as it can.
How do I get a quote?
Book a free 20-minute call. We send a written scope and fee within 24 hours.
Know within 24 hours if we can help
Tell us your organisation, your donor and what you need. Organisational email addresses get priority.
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