Grant Writing Support (45-60 mins)

🎯 Grant Writing Support for Equine-Assisted Services Programs
Grant writing does not have to be overwhelming. Build your confidence, find the right funders, avoid common mistakes, and create stronger proposals with one-on-one mentorship tailored to equine-assisted services programs.

📅 Booking Instructions

1. Purchase this listing to reserve a session.

2. After checkout, use the Google Appointment link to schedule the call. 

3. Questions before or after booking? Please contact us.

💬 About the Session
Drawing on over 15 years of experience as a Program Director at Maui’s leading equine-assisted services facility, Chrissy Stout provides real-world support for instructors, directors, and nonprofit professionals who are often wearing many hats. These sessions are designed to demystify the grant writing process, saving you time, building your confidence, and helping you avoid common pitfalls.

Topics include:
➔ Finding the right funders for your program without wasting time
➔ Strengthening your narrative and defining outcomes funders want to see
➔ Matching your program strengths to funder priorities
➔ Practical strategies for tracking grants, deadlines, and reporting
➔ Understanding the full grant cycle, from prospecting to final reports
➔ Thoughtful use of AI tools for grant writing while maintaining authenticity and funder trust
➔ Encouragement and strategies for first-time grant writers (hint: you can absolutely do this)
➔ Reviewing and strengthening draft grant applications during sessions

Coming soon: asynchronous classes on grant writing and program development for equine-assisted services, allowing you to learn at your own pace.

🎙️ Meet Your Mentor: Chrissy Stout
Chrissy is a Program Director with over 15 years of experience leading and developing equine-assisted services programs in Hawaiʻi. With a background in nonprofit leadership, grant writing, and adaptive program development, she specializes in helping small and mid-sized programs build sustainability through clear, targeted funding strategies. Her approach is practical, encouraging, and rooted in firsthand experience working with diverse participant populations and funders.

Chrissy’s credentials include Horse Powered Reading® Facilitator, HeartMath® Certified Coach, Mindfulness for Children Practitioner, PATH Intl. CTRI and Mentor, PATH Intl. Region 11 Ambassador, and Credentialed Professional of the Year (Region 11, 2022).

💻 Pricing
$40 for a 45–60 minute Zoom session.
Ask about bundled packages for ongoing mentorship.