About Granting Your Vision

Welcome to Granting Your Vision LLC, where our dedication to education and grant writing spans over two decades. Allow us to share our recent accomplishments and introduce our growing team.

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Recent Accomplishments:

In a significant step forward, Granting Your Vision has transitioned into an LLC, signaling our commitment to growth and enhanced services. This exciting step has allowed us to expand our services, including the highly sought after Foundation Grants Success Package and Federal Grants Pro Service. For detailed information about these services, please visit our Services page. Rigorously tested by multiple clients this year, these packages are designed to meet the diverse needs of schools and education nonprofits seeking grant funding.

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We are proud to announce that this year alone, we have successfully obtained over $1.8 million in funding, highlighting our dedication to securing financial support for schools and nonprofits across the country. Our most recent accomplishment involved a proposed charter school in Wisconsin being awarded the Charter School Program (CSP) grant. Beyond acquisition, our commitment extends to actively participating in post-award grant activities, ensuring a thorough and effective implementation process.

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Mission and Vision:

At Granting Your Vision, our mission remains steadfast: to help charter schools, private schools, and nonprofit organizations accelerate academic achievement for all students. Our services are tailored to guide organizations toward their goals in funding, program development, and school improvement.

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Our vision is to empower schools and education nonprofits to achieve their funding goals and make a lasting impact in their communities. Fueled by a deep commitment to excellence and innovation in education, we provide top-notch grant writing services, fundraising support, and expert guidance. Our ultimate goal is to inspire positive change in the world, one organization at a time.

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Meet Our Team:

Peggy Downs, Founder and Grant Specialist

With over two decades of expertise, I am Peggy Downs, Founder and Grant Specialist at Granting Your Vision. Commencing my journey in 1999 as a founding member of the inaugural K-12 charter school in Boulder County, Colorado, I have been deeply committed to charter schools and academic success for all students.

In alignment with this commitment, I founded Granting Your Vision in 2018. Recognizing the critical need for support within schools and education nonprofits, I established this venture to provide comprehensive assistance in grant writing. In 2023, Granting Your Vision evolved into an LLC, marking a pivotal moment in our growth, with the addition of one more dedicated team member.

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My roles have spanned from a founding parent, teacher, director, and board member to my current position as a consultant. These diverse experiences uniquely inform my perspective on successful program development and school leadership. Alongside my contributions to charter school leadership, I've been a contributor to nationally recognized Core Knowledge units and an author of impactful books on grant writing, reflecting my unwavering commitment to empowering educational institutions. 

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As a seasoned professional, I offer services as a grant writer, peer reviewer for state and federal grants, and a dedicated RFP writer for a national education curriculum publisher. With a dynamic skill set, I am committed to transforming visions into tangible realities for schools and nonprofits nationwide.

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Emily Van Luit, Associate Grant Writer 

After dedicating nearly two decades to Colorado's charter school community as both a teacher and administrator, I embarked on a pivotal chapter in my career, transitioning to California's Central Coast. This shift has not only brought a wealth of diverse experiences but signified a profound step into a new educational landscape.

Now, in my capacity as a professional grant writer, Request for Proposal (RFP) specialist, and educational consultant, I am thrilled and honored to be joining the Granting Your Vision team! This move represents an exciting leap forward in my career, aligning with my dedication to educational advancement. The chance to collaborate with such a dynamic team, committed to transforming visions into impactful realities nationwide, fills me with great enthusiasm. Joining Granting Your Vision feels like the perfect synergy, aligning my dedication with a team that shares the same unwavering commitment to making a profound and positive difference.

We're excited about the future as we plan to expand our team further, bringing on new grant writers to enhance our capabilities. Thank you for being a part of Granting Your Vision's journey toward transforming visions into reality.

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Explore Our Services:

Whether you're new to grant writing and looking to improve your chances by becoming Grant Ready or you are an established organization aiming to secure a major or federal grant, Granting Your Vision is here to support you. We specialize in preparing you for success with grants, developing programs that funders will want to support, and managing your grants pipeline to ensure you never miss an opportunity.

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Expanded Reach Across the US:

We take pride in having worked with charter schools and nonprofits across the United States, from San Francisco to Miami. Our diverse clientele includes established charter schools, new start-up charter schools, private schools, and education nonprofits. If you are dedicated to improving academic success for students in K-12, we likely have a grant solution for you.

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Goals for 2024:

Looking ahead, our goal for 2024 is to 'expand our reach.' Our commitment involves serving a broader clientele, unveiling new services, and fortifying our role in the education sector. Thank you for being a part of Granting Your Vision's transformative expedition. Whether you need assistance with grant writing or seek support in developing a Funding Plan, we stand ready to help you realize your objectives.