Grant Writing and Administration

Trump’s Federal Funding Pause and Reversal: What It Means for Governments, Nonprofits, and Businesses

February 14, 2025January 29, 2025 by Terri Reynolds

In a dramatic policy shift, President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on all federal loans and grants just two days ago, sending shockwaves through state and local governments, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and businesses that rely on federal funding for critical infrastructure, research, and operations. However, today, the administration rescinded the pause, offering relief … Read more

Transforming Communities with Strategic Infrastructure Investments

January 16, 2025 by Terri Reynolds

At Levitate Legal & Consulting, we pride ourselves on helping nonprofits and local governments secure funding for transformative projects that improve communities. Jasmane Trotter, Senior Project Manager, stays informed about funding opportunities to provide the best strategies for our clients. Recently, she explored an exciting development from the U.S. Department of Transportation: the announcement of … Read more

Are You Prepared to Navigate the Funding Rainfall in Federal Competitive Grants?

March 17, 2024 by Terri Reynolds

Welcome to the era of unforeseen financial showers. When it comes to funding availability, the stars are currently aligning with a presidential election year, promising an unusual precipitation of federal grants. But how can localities, nonprofits, and educational institutions make the most of this ‘rainy season’? The first term of President Joe Biden’s administration has … Read more

Levitate Writes Winning FCC Your Home, Your Internet Proposal for Birmingham Housing Authority

March 18, 2023 by Terri Reynolds

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) will have some additional funds to help eligible households get access to discounted internet services. HABD has been awarded $262,397 as part of the “Your Home, Your Internet” grant from the FCC. The proposal was written in partnership with the City of Birmingham’s Connect 99 team, with … Read more

Levitate Writes Winning Reconnecting Communities Pilot Proposal for Birmingham, Alabama

March 4, 2023 by Terri Reynolds

Levitate Legal & Consulting, LLC grants team were the lead writers on the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program proposal submitted by the City of Birmingham, Alabama (City), in partnership with the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA). The City was one of 45 awardees out of more than 430 nationwide applicants. The planning … Read more

What Does a Federal Grant Manager Do?

June 11, 2023October 15, 2022 by Terri

According to the most recent occupational information published by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), grants management includes some or all of the following tasks: Full Award Lifecycle Tasks Awarding and administering grants, cooperative agreements, or other related instruments Designing, developing, implementing, and interpreting grants/assistance management policies, procedures, and practices Providing training, technical assistance, oversight, … Read more

Let’s Talk LIVE: Innov8tive Strategies + Levitate Legal

January 16, 2023June 20, 2022 by Terri

Levitate Legal Managing Partner Terri Reynolds joins Nyaesia Campbell of Innov8tive Strategies, LLC to discuss tricks of the trade for nonprofit and compliance professionals.