We offer grant review services, customizable templates, and online courses to help you craft successful grant applications that get noticed by funders.

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page wishing it was a blank check instead? Here, you’ll learn all the sh!t you need to know to assemble compelling proposals and win funding for projects you care about. With the LwL framework, you'll be laughing all the way to the bank.

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Why Learn with Lauryn?

The process of securing funding should be an enjoyable journey, but too often, dreams are so large that it becomes difficult to get everything on paper, much less make sense to evaluators. We understand the frustrations of sitting down and seeing a blank page, drinking coffee when you should be getting ready for bed, racing against deadlines, and the mounting pressure to secure funds… because we’ve been there. We’ve also figured out how not to go back there.

Through our last decade of proposal writing and project management, we’ve learned how to navigate the labyrinth of grant applications and say toodaloo to tedious time-killers and rage writing.

With our guidance, you’ll learn how to harness the power of storytelling, craft compelling narratives, and submit applications that wow evaluation teams.

Every year, billions (yes, with a B) of dollars are given away for projects that tackle social, environmental, and scientific challenges in the US. No matter where your passions lie, we’ll teach you the fundamentals of grant writing and increase your chances of winning funding for your projects. Through our playful approach, we’ll infuse your learning journey with joy, keep you engaged, and help you get funding for the projects you care about.

Meet Lauryn, Founder & CEO

Lauryn has over a decade of experience in grant writing and proposal management for health and human services organizations. During her career, she secured over $100 million in funding focused on improving the lives of children and families.

Lauryn currently serves as the President of the Grants Collaborative of Tampa Bay (GCTB), where she fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the grant-seeking and fundraising professional community. Under her leadership, GCTB has unlocked dozens of funding opportunities for local nonprofits and brought in national speakers who help the community understand the ever-evolving funding landscape.

Lauryn has her Master’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health from the University of South Florida. As a passionate advocate of mental health, she actively volunteers her time as a member of the Board of Directors for NAMI Pinellas. Additional qualifications include:

  • The Grantsmanship Center, Competing for Federal Grants Certification

  • Grant Professionals Association, National Member

  • Grants Professional Association, Central Florida Chapter Member

  • Loopio Proposal Management Software, Certified Administrator

  • Homebody Club, Proud Member

 
 
 

Meet Wendell

Chief Pawlicy Officer

Wendell is an eager problem-solver with unmatched efficiency in eating treats, napping, and sniffing around the back yard. In his day-to-day role, he reviews pawlicys and ensures that pets and frequent belly rubs are strictly enforced.

Not sure where to start?

We get it. Unlike a Kardashian, the curves to learning grant writing are real. Here’s a few options to meet you where you are:

 

  • Need a second set of eyes? Here, we’ll take the application’s guidelines and make sure you’ve hit all of the key topics evaluators score, while also not putting them to sleep. You’ll get actionable feedback and edits on grammar, voice and tone, graphics to support your request, and more!

  • Here, you’ll have access to 8 e-learning sessions that give you everything you need to know to write a successful application. Take these hour-long sessions at your own pace.

    Need a grant? There’s better ways than googling that sh!t

    Letters of intent? You’ll learn how to write ‘em.

    Budgets? They’ll be more balanced that your fit friend’s diet.

    Logic models? You look S.M.A.R.T.

  • You have money to win and better sh!t to do than recreate the wheel. Use our downloadable worksheets and templates to include in your application so you can work smarter, not harder.