Informing your Grant Strategy

McAllister & Quinn is a grant writing and government relations consulting firm based in Washington, DC. For over 20 years, our services have positioned clients to identify, strategically plan for, and pursue competitive grant funding. Our unique approach has helped our clients secure over $1 billion in federal resources!

Our Higher Education practice works colleges and universities to provide the following comprehensive services:

  • Personalized strategic intelligence delivered to you daily regarding federal funding changes and trends in DC that could impact your institution.
  • Access to Grants Intelligence Service: a prospecting database for higher education grant opportunities with grants resources to prepare competitive applications.
  • Grant writing and project management support for federal, foundation, and state grants.
  • Pre- and post-award capacity building support including: faculty workshops, grants office assessments, indirect cost negotiation consultation, and post-award compliance training.
  • Assistance with planning and writing Congressionally Directed Spending/Community Projects (formerly known as earmarks).

We are committed to helping our clients spend less time prospecting and vetting opportunities and more time writing and winning grants that will generate new funding for priority projects on campus.

McAllister & Quinn’s Support for Community Colleges

✔Unlock More Funding – Gain expert insights to identify and win federal grants that align with your institution’s priorities.

✔Save Time & Resources – Provides curated funding opportunities, reducing the burden on staff and increasing efficiency.

✔Stay Competitive – Learn from peer institutions and leverage best practices to maximize grant success.

✔Strengthen Workforce Programs – Secure funding to expand career pathways, STEM initiatives, and workforce development programs.

✔Support Student Success – Access grants that fund scholarships, support services, and innovative teaching strategies.

 

 

$1 Billion in Grant Wins

Secured in federal and nonfederal funding awards for our small and mid-sized college and university clients.

 

 

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