Our Mission
To empower mission-driven organizations with transformative funding strategies, comprehensive grant services, and powerful partnerships that help them scale their impact and sustain long-term success.
Our Vision
A world where community-based organizations are fully funded, strongly supported, and boldly positioned to change the world with clarity, confidence, and capital.
Our Story
After over a decade of helping nonprofits, social enterprises, and coalitions raise over $100 million in grants and strategic partnerships, we launched Optain Funding to answer a clear call:
- There is funding available.
- Your mission deserves access to it.
At Optain, we don’t just write grants or craft strategies. We help organizations opt in to a new era of sustainability and scale. We know what funders seek, what missions require, and how to bridge the gap between intention and investment.
You’re doing the work. We’ll help fund it.
Who We Serve
We specialize in supporting nonprofits, coalitions, and impact-focused organizations in:
| Sector | Focus Area Examples |
|---|---|
| Health and Public Wellness | Community clinics, mental health, harm reduction |
| Education Access & Equity | K-12 programs, higher ed access, literacy outreach |
| Climate and Environmental Justice | Sustainability projects, advocacy, conservation |
| Civic Engagement & Racial Equity | Voting access, justice initiatives, policy reform |
| Arts, Culture, & Community Dev. | Public art, heritage centers, neighborhood renewal |
Whether you’re in the startup phase or scaling your reach, we meet you where you are - and help get you funded to go further.
Core Values
- Clarity Over Complexity: Our strategies are clear, actionable, and designed for real-world results.
- Service First: We care about your mission as much as you do.
- Integrity Always: We lead with transparency and ethical alignment.
- Growth Mindset: We don’t just secure funds, we build capacity and vision along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Do you work with organizations that are just getting started?
A: Yes. We specialize in helping early-stage nonprofits and initiatives build strong funding foundations from day one.
Q: How are your services priced?
A: Our services are customized to your organization’s needs and goals. We’ll start with a discovery call and offer a scope of work tailored just for you.
Q: Can you help us find grants and write them too?
A: Absolutely. We offer full-service grant lifecycle support, from identifying opportunities to writing, submitting, and managing them post-award.
Q: What makes Optain Funding different?
A: We’ve secured over $100 million in funding. But more importantly, we bring deep industry insight, empathy, and a true partnership mindset.
Q: Can you help with federal grants or compliance?
A: Yes. We’ve supported organizations with city, state, and federal grants. Our compliance services ensure your reporting, documentation, and processes are always funder-ready.
Q: What organizations do you service?
A: Nonprofits, mission-driven startups, small businesses, federal, state, and local governments.
Q: What’s the first step to work with you?
A: Book a discovery call. We’ll get to know your goals and explore how our services can support your mission.
Ready to transform your funding future?
Let’s connect and Optain it!