We empower organizations catalyzing change at the edge of the polycrisis* transform grant challenges into breakthrough opportunities.

*What is “the polycrisis" you ask?
The polycrisis is the intricate, interconnected web of global challenges where climate, social, economic, and ecological crises interact and amplify each other. From grassroots activists to international nonprofits, policy innovators to community designers—we support all organizations working to untangle these complex systemic challenges and build a regenerative, just future.

Grant Services

We help you rise above reactive grant applications and application scrambles, enabling you to achieve your funding goals without sacrificing your well-being.

GRANT RESEARCH

I do the heavy lifting to find the best grants for your needs so that you can spend time doing what you do best. I will filter through 200+ grants to find the best pursuits worth your precious time and resources.

PROJECT PLANNING

As much as we wished projects were always grant ready, they almost all need a little extra love to be as competitive as possible. I will guide you on what to prioritize that will have the biggest impact on grant applications.

GRANT WRITING

Now for the easy part! Kidding! But, grant writing truly is much easier once we complete the two previous steps. I follow modern project management so that your proposals go in early and have the best chance of winning!

the just, life-sustaining future we owe future generations

the just, life-sustaining future we owe future generations 

expertise

I have spent years figuring out how I can best serve the movement for a life-sustaining future.

10+ years

I spent the first part of my career exploring an array of climate-related fields, diving most deeply into the clean energy sector. In my personal and volunteer life, I focused on the upstream issues causing climate change and became involved with community organizing.

#millions of hats worn

Ok maybe not millions, but it might be close! “Grant Writer” is a bit more new, but when you’ve been drinking from a firehose all your career, you get good at learning quickly and hitting the ground running. 90% of the skills I’ve gained have been transferable and have positioned me as a successful grant strategist and writer.

GGWC member

As a member of the Global Grant Writers Collective, I have access to a community of over 600 grant professionals who have secured over a combined one billion USD in grant funding. When unexpected challenges arise, we can tap into the collective’s expertise.

“
Lilly brings a strategic mindset and calm, collaborative demeanor to her work. I’d recommend LW Strategies to anyone looking to pursue grants in the sustainability space.

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-Green Beverly Executive Director

Let’s work together