Bree D.

Organizations pursuing federal funding often struggle to translate strong program ideas into competitive proposals—and many face challenges navigating compliance once funding is awarded. I bring more than 20 years of public health and grant management experience, including service as a Project Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where I managed federal grant portfolios, provided technical assistance to grantees, and helped develop national funding opportunities. As part of my work at CDC, I also reviewed and scored grant applications, giving me direct insight into how federal proposals are evaluated and what distinguishes competitive submissions. My work focuses on helping organizations strengthen their grant strategy across the entire funding lifecycle—from proposal development to program implementation and reporting. Services I Provide Federal Grant Proposal Strategy • Interpreting funding announcements and scoring criteria • Aligning program design with federal priorities • Strengthening proposal narratives and evaluation plans Proposal Review (Mock Reviewer Feedback) • Independent scoring of draft applications • Detailed feedback based on typical federal review criteria • Recommendations to strengthen competitiveness prior to submission Federal Grant Readiness Assessments • Organizational readiness for federal funding • Program design, evaluation, and compliance review • Practical recommendations for strengthening grant applications Grant Compliance & Program Monitoring • Designing systems for federal grant reporting and performance monitoring • Developing data tracking and reporting frameworks • Supporting new federal grantees with compliance processes Program Evaluation & Data Reporting • Logic models and evaluation frameworks • Data analysis and board - or funder - ready reporting • Program performance monitoring tools Experience Highlights • Lead writer on CDC Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for national prevention programs • Managed federal grant portfolios supporting community-based organizations across the U.S. • Provided technical assistance to grantees on compliance, budget management, and performance reporting • Supported successful grant proposals and funding initiatives across public health and community programs Ideal Clients I work best with: • Nonprofit organizations pursuing federal funding • State or local health departments • Universities and research partners • Foundations managing grant portfolios If you're preparing a federal grant application, or looking to strengthen program reporting and compliance, I’m happy to help.