Grant Writing
Secure Funds and Lift Community
Supporting Busy Leaders with Grant Writing & Reporting
You face significant challenges in your leadership role.
The demands on your time can make the complex process of researching, preparing, and submitting grant applications overwhelming. That's where we step in to support.
With Cultural Respect, Strategy, and Care
Since 2024, we’ve secured over $6.2M for First Nations, Métis, and community-led nonprofits with a 75% success rate and 100% retainer renewal in 2025.
“Axioma demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and deep respect for Indigenous governance and community-driven priorities.”
“They are doing the right things for the right reasons.”
Less administrative burden: grant research, proposal development, and reporting handled so you can focus on community priorities
Transparent, low‑risk pricing: flat‑fee retainers complemented by performance incentives. “We only succeed when you do.”
Culturally aligned and community‑led: grounded in Treaty‑based context and Indigenous storytelling frameworks
Strategic capacity building: mentorship, grant calendars, onboarding support, and long‑term planning for Indigenous-led impact.
“His dedication to communities, along with his understanding of the many challenges Settlements and Nations face, provides a solid foundation to support in securing strategic grants.”
At Axioma, your goals guide everything we do.
We understand the demands on your time, your desire for long-term impact, and the importance of culturally grounded support. That’s why our grant writing services are built around your priorities—from minimizing financial risk to maximizing results.
Whether you're an Indigenous Nation or a non-profit organization, we tailor each strategy to reflect your voice, your vision, and your community’s self-determined path forward. Our commitment isn’t just to writing grants—it’s to building trust-based partnerships that grow alongside you.
Let’s work together to secure the funding you need and the future you envision.
Benefits of Our Approach
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Your community's success is our top priority. We achieve this by aligning our fees with successful grant applications, ensuring that you face minimal financial burden.
Rest assured, if grants aren't secured, your resources are safeguarded with our minimal, monthly fees, giving you peace of mind as you focus on your mission and goals. We are committed to supporting your community every step of the way.
We only succeed when you do.
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Our success-based payment model provides clear expectations for both parties, outlining specific roles, responsibilities, and deliverables at each level. This approach ensures a transparent and fair process throughout our partnership, helping to foster mutual understanding and collaboration.
By clearly defining each phase and the success-based payment structure, we aim to build trust and achieve shared goals efficiently.
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We aim to build stronger, long-lasting relationships with Indigenous communities by fostering open communication and mutual respect. Our goal is to provide personalized services tailored to the unique cultural and social contexts of your community.
Through collaboration and ongoing dialogue, and participation at community events, we strive to develop a deeper understanding of your needs, ensuring our efforts are aligned with your values and aspirations.
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Our incremental success-based payment model incentivizes us to secure as much grant funding as possible, ensuring your community benefits from our continued performance.
We only succeed when you do.
Grant Writing Solutions
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Work with us as an extension of your team.
A dedicated grant writer who joins your workflows and meetings.
Proactive grant discovery and a living grant calendar.
One funder‑ready application per month (on average).
Submission support using your organization’s email and post‑award reporting.
The Monthly Retainer Model embeds continuous support.
Best for organizations seeking predictable volume, continuous support, end‑to‑end grant lifecycle management.
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Need expert support for a specific project or gap?
Targeted support for a strategic, time‑sensitive opportunity.
Funding eligibility analysis, narrative drafting, budget development, attachments, and submission support.
The Ad‑Hoc Writing option offers flexibility when you need targeted help.
Best for organizations that apply occasionally, pilot new programming or need strategic help without full‑time support.
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Discover and prioritize high‑value grant opportunities.
A tailored funding landscape scan across public, private, and foundation sources.
Eligibility assessment, priority shortlist with rationale, award ranges and deadlines.
A two‑page summary report plus a 30‑minute debrief call.
The Research Report equips you with strategy before you commit resources.
Best for leaders who want clarity on where to focus their grant efforts before committing to writing.
Current & Recent Clients
Out team has worked with many First Nations, Métis communities, and Indigenous organizations across the country, including Driftpile Cree Nation, Beaverlake Cree Nation, Chard Metis Nation, Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society, Fort McMurray 468 First Nation, Fort McKay First Nation, the Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC), The Métis Nation of Alberta, McMurray Métis, Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association, the Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA), Sekweha Youth Centre, Temagami First Nation, Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), the Fireweed Fellowship, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, Wet’suwet’en First Nation, and many more.
