Let’s talk Grant Consulting for 501c3 Nonprofits
Project501 hand-selects organizations that make human life more sustainable. We research the best opportunities, create high-caliber proposals, and submit grant applications on your behalf.
Awarded in 2026 to our nonprofit clients
Estimates based on YTD results
Experience across
Our approach
Innovation is at the forefront of our strategy. Our team brings many years of nonprofit development experience from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to approach your fundraising needs from various angles. We are not consultants standing on the sidelines. We perform real development work on your behalf with the goal of producing real fundraising results. Candid, Instrumentl, Claude Pro, and Canva are just a few of the platforms our team has mastered. These tools allow our experienced grant professionals to research the best fit opportunities and create data-enhanced, visually compelling proposals that stand out from the competition.
We keep you informed and showcase progress during weekly meetings, giving you the freedom to stay hands-off and focus on your nonprofit’s day-to-day operations. Your grant pipeline is organized in a clear, easy-to-read report, so you always know which opportunities are being researched, drafted, and submitted. Consider Project501 not simply a business partner, but an extension of your team.
A smarter alternative
| Comparison | In-house grants managerOne employee | Project501Collaborative team |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | $60,000–$100,000 | $35,000–$55,000 |
| Development Work | One employee and uncertainty of performance | Several grant professionals with proven track record |
| Technology | Services are purchased separately and training is required | $1,000+ a month in data and software tools included |
| Coverage | Capacity pauses during time off or turnover | Shared team coverage keeps the pipeline moving |
| Flexibility | Fixed salary and long-term overhead | Custom support with the ability to cancel anytime |
How we help
We have the lowest fee in the industry.
3 month minimum commitment, then cancel anytime.
$3,000–$4,600/month
$32,900one-time
For established organizations managing a grant portfolio. Everything included from Tier 1.
$250kgrant funding target in ≤ 1 yearFee renews after target is met (optional).
If we do not cover your initial fee through grant funding within one year, we will refund the remaining amount.
Our clients
We partner with mission-driven organizations whose work improves lives, strengthens communities, and creates lasting change. Preferred clients include those who spend a large majority of their budget on direct program costs.
Too many children enter foster care carrying their belongings in a trash bag. Comfort Cases replaces that painful experience with backpacks and duffel bags filled with new essentials, comfort, and a clear message: you matter, and you are not alone. In 2025 alone, the organization distributed 25,293 Comfort Cases and 7,668 Comfort XL duffel bags, supported by 10,000 volunteer hours. Each bag restores dignity during one of the most frightening transitions a child can face.
Thrive helps children and families across Montana’s Gallatin Valley feel supported, capable, and hopeful. Through mentoring, parent education, and practical family resources, the organization gives young people stronger relationships and a brighter path forward. In 2024, Thrive delivered 12,568 Parent Liaison services to 865 families and supported 451 student-mentor matches representing more than 5,000 mentoring hours. Ninety-four percent of parents said their child benefited from working with a CAP mentor.
Food Connect moves healthy food to people who need it while keeping quality food from going to waste. Through smart logistics, last-mile delivery, and local partnerships, the organization helps communities face hunger with greater dignity, reliability, and care. In Greater Philadelphia in 2025, Food Connect delivered an average of 170,000 pounds of food per month. That is the equivalent of about 4,800 nutritious meals every day through 29 community partners. Its work gives families more dependable access to nourishment while keeping good food out of landfills.
GŪD Essence expands access to organic cannabis wellness through products cultivated without pesticides or synthetic chemicals. The organization partners with veteran associations to help people living with PTSD access cannabis at little or no cost and supports families seeking relief for children with seizure disorders. Project501 prepares exterior beautification grants through city and local government for their dispensary portfolio.
Since 1954, Camp Solomon Schechter has given young people in the Pacific Northwest a place to explore what being Jewish means to them. At overnight camp, children build friendships that reach beyond their own hometowns and practice Jewish traditions with their peers. For families who might otherwise have to say no to a summer away, the camp’s scholarships help put those friendships and experiences within reach.
The people behind Project501
Devoted team of grant professionals who care about making a positive impact on the community and work collaboratively to meet your fundraising needs.
Founder & CEO
Matthew is an entrepreneur focused on innovation, finance and social impact. He brings more than five years of nonprofit development experience. His background includes leadership roles such as Director of Development and Grants Manager with large-scale nonprofit organizations. He has managed more than $10 million in grants from government agencies, corporations, and foundations. He holds an MBA from the University of Colorado and a BA in Public Administration. He founded Project501 to bring his expertise in development to nonprofits that make a long-term positive impact on communities.
Administrative Assistant
Cici is a skilled administrative professional focused on operational excellence and dependable executive support. She brings five years of customer service and administrative experience to Project501, supporting client communications, reporting, research, and day-to-day coordination. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in management. Thoughtful, organized, and known for the warmth she brings to every interaction, Cici helps keep the firm responsive, prepared, and moving forward.
Let’s work together