Our Guidance

We work with small businesses and organizations in the startup and innovation ecosystem. We help our clients find, apply, and measure outcomes on non-dilutive grant funding. We offer affordable proposal preparation and independent/external evaluation services, working closely with our clients every step of the way. Detailed below is our guidance regarding finding, applying, and measuring outcomes on non-dilutive grant funding.

To learn more about our services and pricing, schedule a one-on-one consult call with us today. We are happy to have a conversation about our services and pricing. Schedule a one-on-one consult call with us today HERE.

Our Guarantees: We CAN NOT imply, promise, or guarantee that your grant proposal(s) or projects will be funded. We CAN guarantee a tailored approach grounded in the latest best practices, appropriate methodology, and professional experience. We approach our work with clients as a partnership. The road to securing funding is not a quick process.

Your Time: We are NOT subject matter experts in your industry or organization. Our subject matter expertise is in funding research, proposal preparation, and post-award evaluation. In order to do our best work, we do need you to provide us with information and provide us with feedback. This is critical to our process.

Our Time: We will  NOT  take on proposal preparation with a deadline of less than 30 calendar days away from a deadline. No Exception. We strongly recommend engaging with us at least 45 days from the deadline.

Our Confidentiality: E.B. Howard Consulting will agree to adhere to standard confidentiality practices and that we agree not to disclose private information about the organization or its donors or funders. “Private information” does not include information available in the public domain. E.B. Howard Consulting is willing to sign an NDA. 

Payment: A 50% deposit is due at signing, and the remaining amount is due at the end of the services agreement unless otherwise noted in the services agreement. The deposit is non-refundable. E.B. Howard Consulting accepts all major credit cards and direct bank transfers.

Ethics: We uphold the ethics of the Grant Professional Association (GPA), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and the American Evaluation Association (AEA).

U.S. Laws for Government Grants: Regarding the legality of taking an incentive, contingency, or success fee for compensation from a government grant could be viewed as a form of misappropriation of funds, and could involve an adverse audit finding. We strongly recommend spending your grant dollars in alignment with what is allowable under the agency guidelines and in alignment with what was proposed in the budget. To not do so is a misappropriation of funds and is considered FRAUD.

  • Organizations and individuals who commit fraud can face criminal law consequences, civil liabilities, and administrative actions. Criminal law violations include and are not limited to:
    • False Statements, which can be punishable by up to 5 years in prison, forfeiture and a $250,000 fine; 
    • Theft of Federal Property, carrying a punishment of up to 10 years in prison, forfeiture and a $250,000 fine;
    • Wire Fraud, which carries a punishment of up to 20 years in prison, forfeiture and a $250,000 fine; and 
    • False Claims, which is punishable by up to a $250,000 fine for individuals and a $500,000 fine for companies.
    • Learn more here https://www.sbir.gov/tutorials/fraud-waste-abuse/tutorial-1# 
  • We strongly encourage you to follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • We strongly encourage you to follow the U.S. federal government’s Uniform Guidance regulations §200.209.

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