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About TL Grant Consulting

Founder • CEO

Teresa Lott

Teresa Lott is the founder and CEO of TL Grant Consulting.  She has been in the nonprofit field for over 20 years with a range of experience with direct services, fund development, grant writing and management, board development, executive director position, grant reviewer, and board member. Teresa has dedicated her professional career to helping organizations provide accessible, quality services to underserved individuals and communities.  She has a passion for working with organizations, communities and individuals that are interested in developing innovative solutions to address unmet needs. Teresa is recognized as an innovator and strategic planner in the grant writing field. She builds relationships and locates grants most likely to yield an award. 

Teresa has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Winthrop University, a Business Administration Degree with an emphasis in Accounting from Lander University, and is a graduate of The Fred R. Sheheen Non-Profit Leadership Institute. 

The types of grants Teresa has worked with include the following:

(but not limited to)

Children & Youth

  • Mentoring
  • Tutoring
  • Emergency shelter
  • Foster care
  • Teen parenting
  • Abstinence education

Housing & Construction

  • Fair housing initiatives
  • Infrastructure 
  • Toxic chemical removal
  • Affordable housing
  • Renovation
  • Energy efficiency
  • Water quality

Healthcare

  • Free clinics
  • Substance abuse
  • Breast cancer
  • Prescription assistance
  • Suicide prevention
  • Dental assistance
  • Vision services
  • Mobile health units
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Family support
  • HIV/AIDS

Workforce

  • Financial Literacy
  • IDA (Individual Development Account) savings program
  • Workforce development
  • Employment and job skills

Community Needs

  • Ex-offender services
  • Hispanic services
  • Homeless services
  • Public transportation
  • Domestic violence
  • Veterans’ initiatives
  • Aging population
  • Arts and culture initiatives
  • Gang violence and activity

FAQS

What is a grant?

Financial donation that becomes a legal contract between grantor and grantee for the grantee to carry out proposed activities within a certain time frame

Can we spend the grant money for other purposes?

You can only use the grant funds according to the purpose(s) stated in your application or proposal. If the fund is for building a house, you must spend it for that very purpose and not for your personal needs. For this reason, funding organizations require a detailed budget plan to guarantee that grantees will spend the money wisely. Likewise, most foundations demand a monitoring of the first month of operations and even the whole program period. This makes sure everything goes as stated in the proposal. They ask the grantee to submit a grant report to show how they have spent the funds and what they have achieved through the grant.

Can we apply for funding anytime?

Most funds are available only during specific periods. Not all grants are obtainable throughout the year. It is best to know the schedule of funding institutions to accept, review, and approve grant proposals before applying with them.

Can I apply for several grants at the same time?

Yes. You can submit your application to different grant programs, all at the same time, as long as you or your organization and your program(s) match(es) the requirements of each funder. You must also tender your application by the funder’s deadline, if there is any.

If awarded with the grant money, can I pay TL Grant Consulting a percentage or commission of the funds? 

No. The price(s) we charge is/are fixed and flat. We have no hidden or additional charges other than the rate(s) for the package and, if so, for any additional services you ordered. It is unethical to take a commission or a percentage of the grant award. The services we provide are not a part of the funding request and not part of the outcomes the funder has agreed to. 

Why should you hire a grant writer?
  • Experience – We have provided grant development and grant management for 20 years
  • Success – High success with local, foundation, state, and federal grants
  • Service – Reliable, professional and ethical  
  • Knowledge – Knows how to research and locate funders that match your mission
  • Sustainability Planning – Ensures that the impact and outcomes of your program do not end when funding expires
  • Accountability – Provides guidance on fiscal management and policy to ensure compliance 
  • Collaboration – Participates in peer networking events to promote innovation and share best practices
  • Funding Forecast – Reviews funding trends and grant forecasts to prepare you for upcoming competitions
  • Grant Writing Training – Stays current in the field of grant writing and reporting
  • Commitment – Builds long-term partnerships to help you achieve your mission
How much competition is there for grants?

There are approximately 1.4 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S. The key is getting grant funding is to find the best funders for your organization and submit the most compelling proposal. 

PATH TO SUCCCESS

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