2025: A Year in Review

Grant Consulting Services LLC continues to help make the world a better place for all people. We engage in the fight against systemic giants of injustice, assist in remedies of inequality, and collaborate to empower the disenfranchised. Working with organizations worldwide that help people, Grant Consulting Services supports initiatives such as feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, cultivating the arts, enhancing student learning, and combating the effects of global warming. We give a voice to the unheard and inspire the compassion and unity of all people.

Reflecting on a Transformative Year

As we approach the final days of 2025, it feels only natural to pause and look back at the journey we’ve shared. This year hasn’t just been about hitting targets or checking boxes; it has been a season of profound evolution and connection. In a world that continues to move at a breakneck pace, 2025 stood out as the year we deepened our roots while reaching for new heights. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the milestones that defined our year, the lives we’ve touched, and the exciting path that lies before us.

Key Milestones: Breaking New Ground

Resilience, bold moves, and significant breakthroughs marked the past twelve months. From the launch of our GRANTEGY platform in the spring to our team expansion, every quarter brought a new reason to celebrate. Our clients saw record-breaking ROI growth at a rate of 1:8 in our core metrics, a testament to the hard work of our dedicated team and the unwavering trust of our partners. When discussing grant funding, a 1:8 ROI (Return on Investment) signified that for every dollar spent on the grant-seeking process, including staff salaries, consultant fees, and research tools, the organization successfully secured eight dollars in funding. This is a powerful indicator of operational efficiency and strategic targeting. Perhaps most notably, 2025 was the year we became Nonprofit Content Experts, a GPA Marketplace Vendor, and a GPCI Endorsing Employer, solidifying our position as leaders in Grant Development and setting a new standard for excellence.

In 2025, our development team also reached a historic high in both ambition and output, successfully submitting more than 200 grant applications with a total request value of nearly $14 million. This proactive approach to fundraising enabled us to secure over $3 million in critical grant funding, providing a vital lifeline to a diverse range of programs, including education, affordable housing, the arts, human services, addressing food insecurity, and environmental sustainability initiatives. To ensure the long-term health of these revenue streams, we also developed customized processes for outreach and building relationships with funders. These tailored insights have allowed us to strengthen our connections with our clients and grantmakers, transforming them into long-term partners in our mission.

Community Impact: Growing Together

Beyond the numbers and data points, our greatest joy is in the impact we’ve made on the world around us. In 2025, we shifted our focus toward sustainable growth and authentic human connection. We have empowered organizations and individuals through coaching sessions, webinars, and training while optimizing our clients' missions for success. We were able to secure emergency funding to support individuals experiencing food insecurity during the SNAP funding debacle. We also increased support for vulnerable populations by obtaining funding for crisis and case management, as well as educational pathways.

Our efforts, support, and services have reached and impacted thousands. Seeing our services empower the nonprofits and communities we work with to overcome their challenges and get them one step closer to fulfilling their mission has been the most rewarding part of this year, reminding us that our "why" is just as important as our "what."

Check out what one of our clients had to say!

“World Mission University has had the pleasure of working with Grant Consulting Services LLC (GCS) for some time now, and our experience has been exceptional. After trying other grant writing services and feeling disappointed with their work and communication, we found GCS to be a breath of fresh air. From our initial inquiry to the present day, the GCS team has demonstrated outstanding communication, prepared high-quality LOIs and grant applications, and consistently delivered well-organized monthly action plans. Working with such a dedicated and professional team has been a delight, and we look forward to a continued partnership with GCS. We highly recommend their services to any organization seeking reliable and effective grant support."

- Moses Lim, World Mission University, Director of Development

Looking Ahead: The Horizon of 2026

While we take this moment to celebrate our history, our eyes are firmly fixed on the future. The momentum we’ve built in 2025 is the fuel for an even more ambitious 2026. In the coming months, you can expect to see us delve deeper into expanding our services and launching initiatives that prioritize value, strategy, and resilience. Continuing to focus on professional development, we will conduct webinars and a boot camp to share our expertise and resources. We aren’t just planning for the next year; we are building for the next decade. The landscape is changing, and we are ready to lead the way with the same passion and integrity that brought us here.

Thank You

We're grateful to everyone in our network—clients, partners, supporters, and friends—who have been part of our journey this year. We look forward to creating a greater impact together in 2026. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Warm regards,

The Grant Consulting Services Team