PRESS RELEASE:
Capitol Funding Solutions Launches Grant Program Design and Delivery Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 19, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Today, Capitol Funding Solutions (CFS) is excited to introduce our Grant Program Design and Delivery Service, a new offering designed to support public and private sector funders in building and managing effective grant programs. By enhancing internal capabilities and providing practical tools, this service aims to deliver seamless and efficient grant programs that align with your organization’s goals.
Informed by our deep expertise in government and philanthropic funding models, CFS brings strategic, hands-on expertise to help funders design, launch, and refine transparent and impactful competitive grant initiatives. The service enhances internal capacity, mitigates compliance risks, and ensures programs achieve their intended community impact. Our clients include state agencies managing federal funds, as well as corporations and nonprofit organizations aiming to establish or improve their philanthropic initiatives.
“Too often, agencies and philanthropic organizations want to improve their communities through funding programs but lack the systems, capacity, or compliance infrastructure to create and manage grant programs effectively,” said Becky Nictakis, President and CEO of Capitol Funding Solutions. “This service bridges that gap, allowing funders to focus on their mission while we provide the tools, structure, and oversight that lead to measurable results.”
The Grant Program Design and Delivery service provides tailored assistance to funders looking to establish or enhance existing competitive grant programs. To develop new funding programs, CFS collaborates with your program officers to design grant initiatives that conform to policy objectives, regulatory standards, and community impact goals. For partners with existing programs, CFS offers thorough audits to identify inefficiencies, optimize workflows, and ensure subgrantee adherence to federal regulations. Our capabilities include:
Grant Program Audit
THE PROBLEM: Many state and local agencies secure competitive grants, but lack the systems to consistently track subgrantee compliance with federal regulations. Additionally, the large volume of active grants can make it difficult to monitor budget and staffing impacts when funding ends, often resulting in grant-funded positions shifting to the agency’s ongoing payroll and driving budget increases.
OUR SOLUTION: CFS conducts comprehensive grant program audits to identify compliance gaps, assess fiscal and staffing implications, and recommend corrective actions. Our approach strengthens oversight, safeguards against unplanned expenses, and equips funders with clear strategies to maintain fiscal health while meeting all regulatory requirements.
Public-Facing Communications
THE PROBLEM: Many agencies underestimate the bandwidth and internal coordination needed for robust program outreach, risking a smaller and less competitive applicant base.
OUR SOLUTION: Throughout the program, CFS acts as your liaison to the public, boosting your internal capacity to communicate effectively with potential applicants. Activities include drafting notices of funding, coordinating kick-off meetings or webinars, hosting virtual office hour sessions, and managing a transparent Q&A system to keep applicants informed. Our team also develops clear program instructions, partners with your marketing team on targeted social media content, and drafts press releases to promote opportunities and celebrate awardees.
Administrative & Technical Assistance
THE PROBLEM: Allocating sufficient time to deliver practical guidance to assist applicants and grantees in achieving success can be challenging. Furthermore, the internal workload associated with coordinating proposal reviews and funding determinations may divert staff from other essential priorities and hinder the overall program timeline.
OUR SOLUTION: CFS bridges this gap by developing robust assessment criteria, clear reporting standards, and internal tracking systems to monitor performance. We coordinate the review process, work directly with awardees to ensure they are positioned to meet program milestones, and serve as a resource for navigating specific program requirements. If needed, CFS provides comprehensive training for internal staff, reviewers, and grantees on grant program processes, roles, and expectations, empowering your team to manage each phase of the funding cycle with confidence and success.
This service represents a natural extension of CFS’s role as a full-service funding partner. By applying our proven expertise in grant strategy, proposal development, and administration, we now provide funders with comprehensive support to design, launch, and sustain programs that are transparent, resilient, and aligned with long-term policy priorities.
To learn more about how CFS can help your organization with its grantmaking initiatives, visit the Grant Program Design and Delivery service webpage, or contact:
Becky Nictakis, President & CEO: bnictakis@capitolfunding.us
Matthew LaBorde, Chief Strategy Officer: mlaborde@capitolfunding.us
ABOUT CAPITOL FUNDING SOLUTIONS (CFS):
CFS is a full-service competitive funding firm based in Washington, D.C., providing funding strategy, comprehensive proposal management, grant administration, and now grant program design, to assist clients in finding, winning, and implementing competitive funding. We guide public and private sector clients through the complexities of federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities, delivering customized strategies that align with each organization’s mission and goals. With over $2.5 billion in competitive funding secured, CFS works collaboratively with a network of strategic partners, including technical consultants, lobbyists, and law firms, to maximize our clients’ success across a wide range of industries.
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Samantha Benthien, Director of Strategic Communications: sbenthien@capitolfunding.us
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