Grant Services for Colleges & Universities | Think and Ink Grant Consulting®
Local Gov
Who We Serve — Local Government

Grant expertise
built for local
government.

We help city and county governments, public agencies, and special districts secure competitive grant funding for infrastructure, public safety, housing, and community impact — nationwide.

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$625M+
Secured for clients nationwide
95%
Client referral rate
NSF · NIH
Dept. of Education & more
10+
Years of higher ed experience
Certified B Corp
GPCI Approved
Atlanta, GA — Nationwide
Nonprofits · Universities · Government
Infrastructure & Transportation Public Safety Affordable Housing Climate Resilience FEMA Grants DOT Funding HUD Programs Economic Development Emergency Preparedness Special Districts Infrastructure & Transportation Public Safety Affordable Housing Climate Resilience FEMA Grants DOT Funding HUD Programs Economic Development Emergency Preparedness Special Districts

Our Approach

Local government is impactful — and underserved.

We assist city and county governments, public agencies, and special districts in securing funding for infrastructure, public safety, housing, economic development, environmental initiatives, and emergency preparedness. Our team has helped local government entities win millions in competitive grants from FEMA, DOT, HUD, and other key agencies.

We help government entities navigate the competitive federal grant landscape — from identifying the right opportunities to building compliant, compelling proposals that stand out with reviewers.

Areas of Focus
We secure funding for
01
I&T

Infrastructure & Transportation

Roads, bridges, transit systems, and public works projects funded through DOT, TIGER, and federal infrastructure programs.

02
PS

Public Safety & Emergency Response

FEMA preparedness grants, law enforcement programs, fire and EMS capacity, and emergency management funding.

03
AH

Affordable Housing

HUD programs, CDBG, HOME, and other housing grants to expand access to safe, affordable housing in your community.

04
CR

Climate Resilience & Sustainability

Environmental grants, EPA programs, and federal climate funding for sustainable infrastructure and community resilience.

Understanding the Challenge

The five pain points we solve
for local government

A

Limited Internal Grant Capacity

  • Most city and county teams wear multiple hats — grant writing is rarely anyone's full-time job
  • Opportunities are missed simply because no one has time to find or pursue them
How we help

We serve as your dedicated grant team — handling research, writing, and submission so your staff can stay focused on delivering services to the community.

B

Complex Federal Compliance Requirements

  • Federal grants come with extensive compliance obligations — Uniform Guidance, Davis-Bacon, environmental review
  • Fear of non-compliance causes many entities to avoid pursuing large federal awards
How we help

We build compliance requirements directly into every proposal — and prepare your team for post-award obligations so you can pursue large federal grants with confidence.

C

Difficulty Standing Out Against Larger Applicants

  • Smaller cities and counties compete against major metro areas with dedicated grant departments
  • Proposals lack the strategic positioning and narrative strength to score competitively
How we help

We craft compelling, strategically positioned proposals that tell your community's story — helping smaller entities compete at the same level as large urban applicants.

D

No Funder Relationship Strategy

  • Government entities apply to funders cold with no prior relationship or outreach
  • Missing the relationship-building phase reduces competitiveness before the proposal is even reviewed
How we help

We help you build funder relationships before you apply — identifying key program officers, aligning your priorities with agency goals, and positioning you as a strong candidate.

E

Match & Budget Complexity

  • Many federal programs require match funding, in-kind contributions, or cost sharing
  • Budget errors — especially on multi-year federal awards — can eliminate a proposal before it is scored
How we help

We build accurate, compliant budgets with match documentation and multi-year projections — ensuring your proposal holds up to federal scrutiny from day one.

Trusted by local government entities across Georgia and beyond

A sample of our current and past government clients — cities, counties, agencies, and special districts that trusted Think and Ink to pursue competitive grant funding on their behalf.

ATL City of Atlanta
FUL Fulton County
IA Invest Atlanta
DGL City of Douglasville
GWN Gwinnett County
VIHA Virgin Islands Housing Authority
DC Douglas County Community Services Board
+ And more nationwide
Think and Ink Grant Consulting®

"We help local government entities win the grants that fund real change for real communities — bringing dedicated capacity and federal grant expertise to cities, counties, and agencies that are doing the work but need help competing for the funding."

Shavonn Richardson — Founder & CEO, Think and Ink Grant Consulting®

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