Bierly Grant Services

Your job is making the world a better place.

Ours is helping you fund it.

Grant Writing Based in Holland, MI

You Have Enough on Your Plate

I understand there’s a lot that goes into running your nonprofit. You have employees to manage, programs to plan, and a community to serve. You also have a bottom line to watch.

Many nonprofits are working on tight budgets with a small staff and they are already over capacity, which makes securing funding challenging. And that’s where Bierly Grant Services comes in.

I work with nonprofits across West Michigan to secure funding for the programs and services that make this part of the country such a wonderful place to live. With experience with foundation, corporate, and federal grants, I can meet you and your organization wherever you’re at, freeing you and your team up to do the work that makes a difference to you and your clients.

You started the work you’re doing because you’re passionate about your mission, and that’s where you should be putting your time and energy.

Hi, I’m Aaryn

Writer, Entrepreneur, Advocate.

I have more than 15 years of experience working in the nonprofit world, and I know how important it is for you and your organization to thrive. For years, I wrote grants for my own work as an educator and a librarian, and I funded a lot of valuable programs through successful grant applications. Working in the nonprofit world in West Michigan, however, I saw a lot of nonprofits struggling to be successful, and it wasn’t because their work wasn’t valuable or well executed. Nonprofit organizations I knew well and worked with closely were closing because they didn’t believe funding existed for what they were doing.

What is so heartbreaking about that sentiment is that the funding exists! Corporations and foundations have millions of dollars that they are desperate to award, and they’re looking for nonprofits just like yours. But many grassroots nonprofits lack the time, capacity and specialized knowledge to find and apply to all of these grants.

That’s why I do what I do. I know how to find grant opportunities that align perfectly with your organization and what you do, and I have the writing skills to craft applications that land with funders.

Services

Prospect Research

Identify funders whose priorities align with your mission and programs

Proposal Writing

End-to-end proposal development, from needs statements to project budgets

Proposal Review

Editing and strengthening drafts your team has already started

Grant Calendar Support

Tracking deadlines and managing a sustainable funding pipeline

Reporting on Awarded Grants

Writing clear, timely funder reports that demonstrate impact and strengthen long-term relationships

Funder Relationship Support

Drafting of stewardship communications, thank you letters, and funder updates on behalf of your organization

Referral Program

Already working with us? Do you know anyone else who would benefit from working with a grant writer? We’re always looking for new nonprofits we can help. Check out the details of our referral program.

On the Fence?

Check out our downloadable materials. These are perfect for sharing with boards, finance teams, and other stakeholders and decision makers.

Aaryn is an exceptional communicator with a deep understanding of public service and community needs. She consistently connects program goals to measurable outcomes, strengthening how initiatives are described and evaluated. Her ability to turn complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives improved the clarity and consistency of our program documentation and reporting. She is organized, collaborative, and produces high-quality work that supports strong grant applications and program visibility. —Alison Anderson, Spring Lake District Library

Aaryn has a strong ability to understand community-based work and translate it into clear, compelling language for funders. She takes the time to learn not just what we do, but why it matters, and that comes through in her writing. —Jake Norris, 3Sixty

Aaryn brings both professionalism and insight to her work. She has a strong grasp of how library and educational programs serve communities, and she communicates that impact with clarity and purpose. Her contributions helped strengthen program planning and articulate outcomes more effectively, resulting in clearer messaging around community impact. She is reliable, thoughtful, and produces well-researched, polished work. I would confidently recommend her for grant writing and related projects. —Pat Gray, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library