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Grant Writing & Consulting

“The grant writing consultation was a game-changer for our nonprofit. We secured the funding we desperately needed.”

— Mark Chen, Community Director
Portrait — Linda Landum

Linda Landum

Grant Writing & Consulting at Shrewd Wit Inc.

A great idea shouldn't fail for lack of funding. Shrewd Wit Inc. assists organizations and educators in securing funding for educational and creative initiatives with expertly crafted proposals — turning your mission into a case that funders can't ignore.

We bring a clear understanding of the grant proposal lifecycle: identifying the right opportunities, writing persuasive proposals, and building realistic budgets and evaluation plans that stand up to scrutiny.

What Our Grant Writing & Consulting Includes

Funding Research

We help you identify and research funding opportunities that genuinely fit your mission, programs, and goals.

Proposal Writing

Clear, persuasive proposals that communicate your impact and make a compelling case for support.

Budgets & Evaluation Plans

Realistic budgets and evaluation plans that demonstrate accountability and the outcomes funders expect to see.

Proposal Lifecycle Guidance

Consulting through the full grant proposal lifecycle, so your team understands each step from search to submission.

Who Grant Writing & Consulting Is For

  • Nonprofits seeking program and operating funding
  • Schools, educators, and educational initiatives
  • Community and creative organizations
  • Mission-driven teams new to grant seeking

Why Shrewd Wit Inc.

Shrewd Wit is a nonprofit led by author and nurse educator Linda Landum, RN, MSN-Ed, MA, dedicated to making work that transforms behavior, builds confidence, and awakens compassion.

We are also the publisher behind What We Didn’t Get — so we bring lived, hands-on experience to everything we create, write, and teach.

“The grant writing consultation was a game-changer for our nonprofit. We secured the funding we desperately needed.”

— Mark Chen, Community Director

Let's fund your mission

Share the initiative you're trying to fund, and we'll help you craft a proposal that wins support.

Prefer email? Write to educator@shrewdwit.org or visit our Contact page.

We typically respond within 48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do you write grants for?

We assist organizations and educators — including nonprofits, schools, and community groups — in securing funding for educational and creative initiatives.

Do you only write the proposal, or do you consult too?

Both. We offer expertly crafted proposals and consulting across the grant proposal lifecycle, including identifying funding opportunities and developing budgets and evaluation plans.

How do we begin?

Tell us about your organization and the initiative you want funded using the form on this page, and we'll follow up to discuss how we can help.

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