We know that searching for grants is the last thing you want to do after a day in the field. Let us find them for you – for free!
Farmers are the start and heart of our food system. We partner with food and farm businesses to grow with confidence through grant writing, business planning, and strategic development.
Farmers & Ranchers
Food Hubs & Distributors
Processors & Value-Added Businesses
Researchers & Innovators
Seafood Harvesters
Technical Service Providers
We tailor our services to your current development needs and turn down work where we do not add value. If we are not a good fit, we will try and connect you with someone who is.
USDA Grant Writing
We evaluate your opportunity, design a strategic project, and write a competitive application.
Grant Management Services
We can help you build a system to manage your own grant or take care of all the reporting.
Feasibility Studies
We flesh out the feasibility of your initiative through research, market analysis, and business plan development.
Marketing & Branding
We make sure your customers understand who you are and what you business offer them.
Strategic Planning
We help you articulate where you want to go, and then make a plan to get there.
Funding Identification & Research
We assess what funding is accessible by your business and what your next steps need to be to secure it.
Our ultimate goal is to build lasting partnerships with our clients. We get to know your business and put your grants on autopilot. Is our retainer service the right fit for you?
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“I applied for the 2023 VAPG and I would not have been able to apply for the grant without the help of Stephen and the Stewards Unlimited team. I could not have applied for this grant on my own. The work that his team put into it the grant that I didn't have to was crucial and I thank you!”
Jennifer Shoemaker
Owner, Family Traditions Beef
"I was honestly scared of the grant writing process—it felt overwhelming and confusing. But working with Stewards Unlimited Team completely changed that. They walked me through every step, helped co-write the grant, and made the entire experience clear and manageable. Their support, professionalism, and patience were incredible. What felt impossible at first turned into something I was proud of. Highly recommend them. Ready for the next grant that come up!"
Howie Berk
Co-owner, Ellijay Mushrooms
“Stewards Unlimited was a joy to work with! They kept us on track with the vast amount of information we had to pull together for our grant application materials without us feeling too overwhelmed. They planned for plenty of time for these materials to come together, including the inevitable unforeseen delays. We are impressed with the attention to detail, thoroughness, and professionalism (while remaining accessible and approachable!) of both Stephen and Daniella. We look forward to continuing to work together!” - Kat Chang, Co-owner, Reed Farm
"I can only say from our experience, we are forever grateful. Grant writers are game changers. Stephen is an amazingly creative and knowledgeable individual. I would highly recommend his services."
Mark and Lucy Doudlah
Owners, Doudlah Farm Organics
“Well organized and very skilled project management. Smart and engaged within food system work. Good people who care about what they do…The crew at Stewards Unlimited were awesome to work with!”
Chris Hartman
Founder, President at Headwater Food Hub
“They listen. I think that is the biggest thing that I was impressed with while working with them. They took the time to hear our story and understand what we do and how we do it. That, to me, is the key to a good consulting relationship.”
David Nowacoski
Owner, Delivered Fresh
“Working with the team at Stewards Unlimited was a game changer! As Program Director at a small farm support organization, I was used to handling every part of the grant process myself — from program design to writing to reporting. Partnering with Stewards gave me a thoughtful, capable team to collaborate with. The process became more rigorous (and fun!), and our proposals got stronger. I only wish I’d found them sooner!”
Rachel Lockhart-Folkerts
Program Director, Plant It Forward
"Stephen and the team at Stewards Unlimited have significantly improved our grant preparedness over the past year. Their expert writing and submission support has also been invaluable, as they are knowledgeable, organized and effective at keeping our team focused and on track throughout the grant writing and submission process."
Andrea Evelsizer
Executive Director, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa
“Stewards Unlimited helped us create our best NIFA SBIR Phase 1 proposal ever. Stephen got us started; provided ongoing critique from a reviewer point of view and coached the process. We have submitted several proposals before and even won a couple; however, with Stephen’s help we produced a much better proposal.”
Jon Jackson
CEO, Global Neighbor Inc.
“The Stewards team was extremely responsive in development and submission of DOE grant for water treatment company. Their project plan and templates contributed to a complete application that lead to an award of over $1MM.”
Gary Hilber
Commercialization Lead, CLEARAS Water Recovery
