About Securing Grants
Funding Is Not a Barrier. We Make Sure of It.
We partner with charter schools and nonprofits to secure the federal and private funding that fuels their missions — so they can focus on impact, not paperwork.
"Access to funding should never be the reason a school can't serve its students or a nonprofit can't fulfill its mission."
— Victoria Lamar, Founder & CEO
A Grant Writing Firm Built for Organizations That Change Lives
Securing Grants is a specialized grant writing firm serving charter schools, nonprofits, and social enterprises across the Southeast, West, and beyond. We don't write generic proposals — we build funding strategies rooted in your school's story, data, and vision.
$20M+
in Grants Secured
12+
Charter Schools Served
10x
Average client ROI*
Our Values
Strategy Before Writing
We start by understanding your organization's goals, gaps, and data — then identify the funding opportunities most likely to say yes. Writing comes after the strategy is clear.
Personalized Attention
No templates, no copy-paste. Every proposal is built for your school, your community, and your specific funding opportunity.
Mission-First Partnership
We believe the best schools and nonprofits deserve the best funding. We're not just writers — we're advocates for the work you do and the communities you serve.
Meet the Founder
Victoria Lamar
Founder & CEO
Victoria Lamar built Securing Grants from a deeply personal understanding of what it means when funding falls through — and what becomes possible when it doesn't. As a first-generation college student from Atlanta, she personally secured over $3 million in scholarships to fund her own education.
Camelback Ventures Grantee
Black Ambition Prize Finalist
Taco Bell Ambition Accelerator Grant Winner
First Grant Writer in SREB's 76-Year History
The Team Behind the Work
Every grant we submit carries the care, expertise, and commitment of a team that believes in your mission as much as you do.
Gabriela Prat
Grant Writer
Gabriela holds an M.A. in Nonprofit Management from the University of Georgia, is bilingual in Spanish and English, and plays a pivotal role in crafting compelling narratives across multiple client industries — contributing to over $5M secured. She channels her passion for inclusive education and community-centered advocacy into every proposal she writes, ensuring our clients' missions come through loud and clear.
Isabel Gonzalez
Client Support Manager
Isabel plays a pivotal role in keeping our clients informed, supported, and set up for success — contributing to over $25M in funding secured across our portfolio. A mechanical engineer turned law student, she brings analytical precision and a warmth that makes navigating the grant process feel a whole lot less overwhelming.
Ellie Tanko
Grant Operations Support
Ellie plays a pivotal role in keeping every grant project on track from kickoff to submission — contributing to over $5M secured for the schools and nonprofits we serve. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Iowa State University, she brings sharp operational instincts and a genuine passion for education access to everything she does.
Let's Find Your Next Grant.
Book a free discovery call and let's talk about your organization's goals, your funding gaps, and whether we're the right fit to help you close them.
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