Client/Customer Funding Success Stories: How We Helped Businesses

At EB Howard Consulting, we have been helping businesses secure critical funding for over a decade. With more than 50 clients successfully winning grants through our services, we have a proven track record of success. Here, we showcase a few of our most recent wins to highlight the impact of our work.

City of Birmingham: $20M in DOC/EDA Recompete Pilot Program Funding

The Challenge

The City of Birmingham aimed to develop a comprehensive workforce development plan but needed substantial funding to implement their vision. We collaborated with the city to craft a detailed proposal for the DOC/EDA Recompete Pilot Program, emphasizing the project’s economic impact and sustainability. Birmingham was named a finalist for the EDA Recompete Pilot Program with potential funding of $20M to $50M, significantly advancing their workforce development initiatives.

Dollaride, Inc.: $32.5M NYSERDA Clean Neighborhoods Challenge

Dollaride, Inc. sought funding to electrify NYC dollar vans and improve clean transit access. We assisted Dollaride in developing a comprehensive proposal, highlighting the project’s environmental and social benefits. Dollaride secured $32.5M in funding, including $6M from NYSERDA and $26.5M in matching private capital, to implement their Clean Transit Access Program.

Care Weather: $2.75M in NSF SBIR Phase I Funding

Care Weather required funding to develop a constellation of nanosatellite radars for near-hourly global ocean surface vector winds. Our team crafted a compelling narrative, emphasizing the project’s innovative approach and potential impact on environmental monitoring. Care Weather was awarded a $2.75M NSF SBIR Phase I grant, enabling them to advance their cutting-edge technology.

Illinois Institute of Technology: $6M NSF ART Grant

The Illinois Institute of Technology needed funding to accelerate research translation and innovation. We provided strategic guidance on proposal development and alignment with NSF’s Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program priorities. The Illinois Institute of Technology secured a $6M NSF ART grant, supporting their efforts to advance research and technology transfer.

Elevate Quantum: $599K DOC/EDA Regional Technology and Innovation Hub

Elevate Quantum, focused on quantum information technologies, needed this award to establish a regional technology and innovation hub. We helped Elevate Quantum develop a comprehensive proposal that demonstrated the project’s potential impact and innovation. We also ensured compliance with all DOC/EDA requirements. Elevate Quantum secured $599,000 from the DOC/EDA Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program, enabling them to spearhead quantum technology advancements in their region.

These success stories exemplify how EB Howard Consulting has helped businesses across various sectors secure critical capital. Our tailored approach, deep understanding of grant processes, and commitment to our clients’ success have enabled us to make a meaningful impact. With a high success rate, glowing testimonials, and millions of dollars secured, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your funding goals. If your business needs assistance with securing funding, visit our website or contact us directly. For a full list of awarded grants and a snapshot of key success metrics, please visit our track record page. You can also view some of our client testimonials here.


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We assist our clients in locating, applying for, and evaluating the outcomes of non-dilutive grant funding. We believe non-dilutive funding is a crucial tool for mitigating investment risks, and we are dedicated to guiding our clients through the entire process—from identifying the most suitable opportunities to submitting and managing grant applications.