The Grant Doula

The Grant Doula is a nonprofit grant writing and consulting service founded by Alyssa Speece, offering guidance to organizations seeking aligned grant funding. The business specializes in maternal and child health, mental health, and other public health issues, helping nonprofits strengthen their funding efforts with practical support and strategic input. Its approach extends beyond writing proposals: Alyssa also helps clients understand the grant funding process, identify suitable funders, coordinate applications, and shape program design and budgets.

Services are available to organizations that are new to grant funding as well as those needing additional capacity. A Grant Readiness Audit assesses whether an organization has key materials in place, including financial documents and a clear program design, and produces a boilerplate document for common application questions. Funder Prospecting uses subscription databases and online research to identify relevant opportunities, with clients receiving a shortlist of strong matches and a calendar of upcoming deadlines.