Buffalo, NY and coming soon Waterville, NY

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We Find the Money

You have an initiative that you know will positively impact your community — if you only had the money, right?

Let’s make an impact…

At Upper Edge Consulting, we work with our clients to understand the impact you want to make and how you plan to get there. We then use our extensive databases, years of experience, contacts and knowledge to find the right grants for you.

We work with you to create the message that will speak to the funder, write the application, and get it submitted on your behalf.

And then we go look for additional opportunities.

We are not a one-off consultant.  We stay with our clients and make sure no potential funding source is left behind.

On average, only 17-21% of applications for federal grants are funded. Upper Edge averages close to a 60% approval rate for applications across all funding types – government, private and corporate funds. But if you do get a no, we move on to the next opportunity because there’s always a way.

We Support Your Initiative

With the devastating effects of the pandemic on our economy, our clients need us more than ever. Funding sources are changing; funders are shutting down anticipated funding cycles to concentrate on helping with the recovery of their past grantees; and government funds are dwindling. The competition for funding will only get stronger, just at the time when more organizations need those dollars. You need a professional by your side.

We write grants. We know where to find the money, and we can help you.

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Testimonials

"In a very short period of time, Diana was able to identify and engage the key stakeholders around our cause - ultimately bringing about a successful and business critical resolution that would have been nearly impossible without her efforts."
- Lauren Toretta, President – CH4Biogas
"We understood when hiring Upper Edge that we were the first municipal client they had contracted with for grant work.  But with Diana’s background in local government and a high success rate for all types of clients we felt confident that this would be a successful working relationship.  We are pleased with the results to date."
- Matt McAndrew, Town Supervisor – Town of Ellicottville, NY
"As the President of CH4 Biogas I am writing to say that we have been pleased with the work of Diana Cihak and Upper Edge Consulting for pursuing grant opportunities for our biogas projects in New York State. Diana and her team have worked with us to pursue specific grant opportunities that we have identified as well as researching and pursuing other funding streams that we were unaware of prior to working with Upper Edge."
- Lauren Toretta, President – CH4Biogas
"Upper Edge Consulting took the time to understand our business, its challenges and its opportunities, and has provided us with several potential funding sources tailored to fit our needs. They are absolute professionals with very close attention to detail and are a pleasure to work with. Upper Edge Consulting is a great asset to us, and we’re looking forward to having them in our corner for years to come."
- Scott Wooten, Chief Financial Officer – Mercy Flight
"As a 501C 3 Non-Profit Organization, grants and fundraising are key components to the financial wellbeing and sustainability of Northland Workforce Training Center. With a $4.2 million dollar annual budget, Diana Cihak with Upper Edge Consulting is our primary grant writer, and has been critical to our early success. She is extremely organized and knowledgeable of State and Federal funding opportunities, as well as local and national funders. Upper Edge Consulting has been an outstanding addition to our team and great to work with."
- Stephen Tucker, President and CEO – Northland Workforce Training Center
"Diana's background in local government and a high success rate for a diverse group of clients gave us the confidence to hire her for our grant writing needs. The team at Upper Edge has helped us to acquire funding from both public and private sources and from local, state and national organizations. We highly recommend Upper Edge Consulting for their comprehensive work on securing funding streams for all types of organizations."
- Stephanie Crockatt, Executive Director – Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
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