Our Approach: How We Win
GMA doesn't just write grants — we architect winning funding strategies. Our proven methodology
combines strategic analysis, competitive intelligence, and disciplined project management to deliver a 90.2% win rate on grant applications since 2009. Here's how we do it.
90.2% Win Rate | $2.5 Billion+ Secured | 500+ Clients | Since 2009
Key Considerations Analysis — Our Go/No-Go Framework
Before we write a single word, we determine whether you should pursue the opportunity at all. Our proprietary KCA methodology evaluates:
• Alignment between your project and the solicitation's scoring criteria
• Your competitive positioning relative to likely applicants
• Organizational capacity to execute the proposed project
• Budget feasibility and cost-share requirements
• Political and programmatic landscape
If the analysis says "no-go," we tell you — and we save you months of effort on a losing proposition. If it says "go," you move forward knowing you have a winning strategy. This is why our win rate is
90.2%.
Think You Have a Winning Opportunity?
Let us run a Key Considerations Analysis and tell you for certain.
Proposal Management & Execution
When the strategy says "go," our team takes over with military-grade project management. We use ASANA to manage every proposal with:
• A complete requirements breakdown with assigned deadlines
• Dedicated project management so nothing falls through the cracks
• Client collaboration through shared project boards
• Quality review cycles built into the timeline
• Final compliance checks before submission
You'll be invited into the project by email and can track progress in real time.
Proposal Review & Strategic Editing
Already writing your own proposals? We offer two levels of review:
Strategic Review: High-level assessment of your proposal's competitive positioning, narrative strength, and alignment with scoring criteria. We tell you where you're strong and where you're vulnerable.
Comprehensive Editing: Deep technical editing that restructures your proposal for maximum scoring potential, tightens the narrative, and ensures every evaluation criterion is addressed.
Led by Kristin Cooper — 30+ Years of Funding Strategy
Kristin Cooper founded GMA in 2009 after a career that included leading grant-funded programs across five colleges at CSU Chico, serving as a registered federal lobbyist, and securing a $100M DOE budget line item. She holds a master's degree in program administration and developed the proprietary KCA methodology that drives GMA's 90.2% win rate.
Why Hire a Funding Strategy Firm?
Federal and state grant applications are complex, competitive, and unforgiving. A single missed requirement can disqualify months of work. Here's what our clients gain:
• Strategic intelligence: We know which opportunities are worth pursuing and which are long shots
• Dedicated resources: Our team focuses full-time on your proposal while your team focuses on running your organization
• Competitive edge: We've reviewed thousands of solicitations and know exactly what reviewers look for
• Speed: We've won multi-million dollar grants on aggressive timelines that would overwhelm internal teams
The real question isn't whether you can afford to hire a funding strategy firm — it's whether you can afford not to.