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LEAP Consulting works with organizations that care deeply about their communities and are trying to move forward with limited time, people, and resources.
This work is for people who are doing their best with what they have and want thoughtful guidance as they consider what comes next.
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Navigating grants for the first time or rebuilding after past challenges
Laying a strong foundation for growth
Turning meaningful ideas into structured plans
Seeking clear strategy and occasional funding guidance
Rural Nonprofits
Rural nonprofits often carry a great deal of responsibility with small teams and limited capacity. Leaders are deeply invested in their communities, yet funding systems are rarely designed with rural realities in mind.
It can feel discouraging to compete for opportunities that don’t seem to account for limited staff, technology gaps, or the many roles one person may be filling. LEAP understands these challenges firsthand. We help rural nonprofits slow down, get oriented, and focus on funding opportunities that truly fit their mission, capacity, and context.
Support that often helps rural nonprofits includes:
Clarifying which funding opportunities are worth pursuing
Grant readiness and strategy to focus efforts wisely
Grant writing and submission support when opportunities align
Follow-up support after submission, including questions, reporting, or next steps
Ongoing guidance to help build consistency over time
Early-Stage Nonprofits
New and early-stage nonprofits are often fueled by passion and a clear sense of purpose, but may lack formal systems, documentation, or a long track record. Leaders may feel unsure whether they are “ready enough” to pursue funding or where to begin.
There can be pressure to move quickly, even when the foundation still needs time to take shape. LEAP works with early-stage organizations to build clarity, readiness, and confidence step by step. The focus is on creating a strong foundation that supports sustainable growth rather than rushing ahead.
Support that often helps early-stage nonprofits includes:
Assessing readiness and identifying gaps
Clarifying timing around when grant writing makes sense
Support with grant writing once foundational pieces are in place
Guidance after submission to understand outcomes and next steps
Capacity-building support to strengthen future opportunities
Community-based organizations and grassroots groups are often deeply connected to the people they serve. Many are volunteer-led or supported by part-time staff who are balancing multiple responsibilities.
These groups may have strong ideas and local trust, but limited time or structure to navigate funding processes that feel complex or unfamiliar. LEAP helps community-based organizations organize their ideas, clarify priorities, and make sense of opportunities in a way that honors their lived experience and capacity.
Support that often helps community-based organizations includes:
Clarifying ideas and priorities before pursuing funding
Identifying opportunities that align with real capacity
Grant writing and submission support when the timing is right
Help navigating what comes after submission, whether funded or not
Training or guidance to build shared understanding within your group
Community Organizations
Small Businesses
Small business owners in rural and community-based settings often wear many hats. While funding may not be the primary focus, questions around planning, strategy, or occasional funding opportunities can feel overwhelming to navigate alone.
Business owners may be unsure what support is available or whether certain opportunities even apply to them. LEAP provides clear, practical guidance to help small businesses think through options, clarify goals, and decide which opportunities are worth their time and energy.
Support that often helps small businesses includes:
Clarifying whether funding opportunities make sense
Strategic guidance around growth and timing
Support with applications when appropriate
Help understanding outcomes and adjusting plans afterward
Ongoing consulting as needs evolve