I support researchers, NGOs, and conservation organisations with grant writing and editing, helping translate complex projects into clear, compelling proposals that speak to donors’ priorities while staying true to the work on the ground.
With a background in ecological research and extensive experience working with grants as both a researcher and writer, I understand the balance required between scientific rigour, feasibility, and narrative coherence. I also bring experience from having secured competitive research grants and awards myself, as well as writing successful proposals within conservation organisations.
What I help with
I offer support across different stages of the grant process, including:
- Grant proposal writing (full or partial)
- Editing and restructuring existing proposals
- Concept notes and pre-proposals
- Project descriptions and methodologies
- Logical frameworks, objectives, and outcomes
- Budgets and budget narratives (in collaboration with your team)
- Alignment with donor or call-specific guidelines
I’m comfortable working from raw ideas, notes, internal documents, past proposals, and existing project materials, depending on what stage you’re at.
My approach
I approach grant writing as both a technical exercise and a strategic one.
My focus is on:
- Clear articulation of the problem and its context
- Strong, realistic objectives and methods
- Logical flow between activities, outputs, and outcomes
- Consistency across narrative, timelines, and budgets
- Language that is precise, persuasive, and funder-appropriate
Where useful, I also help identify gaps, tighten arguments, and flag areas that may need clarification or strengthening before submission.
Who this is for
This service is well suited to:
- Environmental and conservation NGOs
- Academic researchers and research groups
- Early-career researchers
- Interdisciplinary projects bridging science, policy, and communities
Especially for work related to ecology, biodiversity, climate or conservation research or storytelling projects.
How projects usually work
Grant projects typically involve:
- An initial discussion to understand the call, scope, and deadlines
- Review of guidelines and available project material
- Writing or editing in coordination with your team
- Iterative revisions aligned with feedback
- Final checks for clarity, consistency, and compliance
I work best when brought in early, but I’m also happy to support proposals at later editing stages.
Fees & timelines
Fees are project-based and depend on:
- Length and complexity of the proposal
- Whether the work involves writing, editing, or both
- Urgency and submission timelines
- Number of revision rounds
I’m happy to discuss fees once I have a clear sense of the scope and deadline.
Get in touch
If you’re preparing a grant proposal or exploring funding opportunities and would like writing or editing support, feel free to get in touch.
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