Strategic Project-Based Planning

OVID Solutions recognizes that creating competitive grant applications starts well before a grant cycle opening. With many moving parts to account for throughout the cycle, it’s essential to stay organized. For this reason, we work with our clients to first develop a strategic plan. The plan’s focus can be any number of areas, including economic development, disaster recovery, resiliency, infrastructure investments – the list goes on. The plan, in a nutshell, is a wish list of large-scale projects that are important to the community and will need funding. Our team can then condense these ideas into a concise plan that directs the project with a clear vision. We encourage our clients to adopt or approve these plans as this increases the competitiveness of their applications by showing that the project is part of something bigger and has community buy-in.

Testimonials

"Capacity is the number one challenge facing the rural communities and local governments in the Apalachee Region. While we do our best to provide support, we simply cannot do it alone. We consider OVID Solutions an excellent partner in our efforts to support these communities and appreciate the impact that we make together to enhance our region."

– Chris Rietow, Executive Director, Apalachee Regional Planning Council

"The City of Bristol is a small community without staff to dedicate to grant writing or grant management. With the support of OVID Solutions, we have landed over $8.5 million in federal funding that will change the lives of our citizens and the face of our downtown area. We appreciate their knowledge and feel fortunate to be working with their team."

– Robin Hatcher, City Clerk, City of Bristol

"OVID Solutions has increased the capacity of our organization immensely over the past two years. With their support, we were able to manage a large state grant award and have now secured over $1 million in grant dollars, which will help transform Gulf Specimen Marine Lab into the aquarium of the future. The staff at OVID is part of our team."

– Cypress Rudloe, Executive Director, Gulf Specimen Marine Lab