If you’re exploring federal funding, you’ve probably already discovered that finding the right grant is only part of the challenge. Before you can submit an application, you may need to register your organization, complete detailed federal forms, understand disclosure requirements, and work through multiple government portals. That process can feel overwhelming, especially when your organization is pursuing federal funding for the first time.

That’s where I come in.

I’m Aaron Larson, The Grants Guy. I help nonprofits understand and navigate the systems behind federal grant applications, including SAM.gov, Grants.gov, JustGrants.gov, and other government funding portals.

Throughout my career, I’ve assisted with the submission of more than $115 million in federal grant applications. I’ve also established dozens of nonprofit profiles in SAM.gov, guided organizations through FAR disclosure questionnaires, and completed federal application forms such as the SF-424, SF-424A, and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.

My work goes beyond completing forms. I help organizations build the programs, budgets, processes, and internal capacity needed to pursue funding responsibly. Depending on your needs, I can support you with:

• Federal grant application and submission support
• SAM.gov registration and entity setup
• Grants.gov and JustGrants.gov navigation
• Federal forms and compliance requirements
• Grant writing and application review
• Program and budget development

When we work together, you won’t be handed a checklist and left to figure everything out on your own. You won’t spend hours researching that hyper-specific question about a federal form. You won’t be left to decypher 2 CFR 200 budget definitions. I’ll walk you through the process, explain what each requirement means, and help you identify what your organization needs to move forward.

I also understand that no single consultant can meet every organizational need. Along with my direct services, I work to connect clients with trusted professionals who specialize in areas such as funding research, program design, evaluation, organizational assessments, and grant writing. The goal is not simply to complete one application. It is to help you build lasting partnerships and a stronger foundation for future growth.

Your organization should be able to focus on the people and communities it serves, not lose valuable time trying to interpret complicated federal systems. My role is to make those systems easier to understand, help you avoid preventable submission issues, and give you greater confidence as you pursue government funding.

Let’s move your mission forward, together.