Over 25 Years of Expertise in Grant Writing, Management, and Training.
Helping communities thrive through comprehensive grant services.
Specializing in locating, strategizing, securing and managing grants and contracts for universities, rural organizations, agricultural trade associations, small businesses and municipalities across the nation.
Higher Education
Gray Matter Consulting leverages deep relationships and personal contacts within federal agencies to give higher education clients a strategic edge. Instead of navigating agency websites alone, clients gain direct insights from decision-makers to craft stronger applications. Our team, with backgrounds in federal government and academia, offers expert consulting for public and private colleges and universities.
State, Local, and Tribal Grants
State, county, parish, and local governments face unique challenges in serving their communities, especially in times of declining revenues. Yet, over $600 billion in federal grants remain available annually. Gray Matter Consulting helps identify, develop, and submit competitive applications to access these funds. Our services include assessing internal grant management capabilities, ensuring accurate completion and filing of required forms, and supporting clients in addressing any audit deficiencies.
Grant Investigations
Gray Matter Consulting has extensive experience conducting investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse on behalf of both grantees and grantors. Our team assists organizations in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding funds from misuse. We provide thorough audits and assessments to uncover potential vulnerabilities, protect funding integrity, and support accountability at every level. Whether representing the grant recipient or the funding agency, we bring a rigorous approach to maintaining transparency and trust throughout the grant process.
Agricultural Export Programs
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service programs such as the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program help U.S. agriculture build demand overseas, but they also bring the Unified Export Strategy, reimbursement claims, cost-share documentation, progress reports and compliance reviews. Gray Matter Consulting works alongside cooperators, commodity boards, and farmer cooperatives to manage the full program year, from UES preparation to closeout. We keep your files ready and your controls in line with federal requirements, so your team can stay focused on growing export markets.
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