GRANT ACCELERATOR
Stop Chasing Grants. Start Building a Strategy.
If your museum is struggling to keep up with grant deadlines, losing sleep over funding uncertainty, or trying to launch new initiatives without a clear funding plan, you’re not alone.
Most museums aren’t lacking great programs.
They’re lacking the time, systems, and specialized support needed to compete effectively for funding.
That’s where the Grant Accelerator comes in.
We help museums organize their funding efforts, identify the right opportunities, and produce competitive grant applications—without overwhelming already-stretched staff.
Less scrambling. More strategy. Better funding opportunities.
Strategic grant support for museums that need clarity, capacity, and competitive applications.
“Accession did a great job guiding our small museum into the necessary growth we weren't able to do on our own” - Mary T., Lott House
Built for Museums Facing Funding Pressure
The Grant Accelerator is designed for:
🏛 Museums with limited or no development staff
🏛 Museums experiencing increased grant competition or shifting funder priorities
🏛 Museums preparing for a new program, exhibit, renovation, expansion, or capital campaign
🏛 Museums navigating development staff turnover or vacancies
🏛 Museums led by overextended executive directors and small teams
If your team keeps saying:
“We know there are funding opportunities out there, but we don’t have the time or capacity to pursue them.”
The Grant Accelerator was built for you.
Imagine having:
✅ A clear understanding of your grant readiness and competitiveness
✅ A prioritized list of funders aligned with your mission and programs
✅ Submission of strong grant applications
✅ A centralized system for managing deadlines, narratives, and supporting documents
✅ Confidence that you’re pursuing opportunities worth your time
✅ A strategic partner who understands museums and how funders think
Instead of reacting to funding challenges, you’ll have a roadmap for moving forward.
Our Signature 3-Step Process:
Grant Readiness & Competitiveness Assessment
Before writing begins, we evaluate your organization’s funding readiness, competitiveness, and opportunities for improvement. So you’ll know exactly where you stand—and what needs attention first.
Strategic Grant Prospecting
We combine database research, funder analysis, and sector expertise to create a curated list of funding opportunities that align with your museum’s goals. No more wasting time on poor-fit opportunities.
Grant Writing & Funding Assets
We develop high-quality grant applications and supporting funding materials that clearly communicate your impact and align with funder priorities. Every submission is reviewed, edited, and optimized for competitiveness.
PLUS +
Grant Vault & Information Filing Systems
Project Management
Strategic Partnership
Grant Calendar Management
We didn't have anything formal prepared to go out and look for grants when we started. By the end of the program we were much better prepared. We are happy with the final product. -Amy S.,The Gunner School
Grant Writing for Museums With a Track Record Behind It
62%
grant writing success rate
85%
of clients see awards in the first 6 months
80%
win-rate for National Endowment for the Humanities grants
$10.1M
in awards since 2023
Built by A Former Museum Director
Shiloh Holley, CFRE
Founder and Principal Consultant
We’re the Only Grant Development Firm Exclusively Serving Museums.
Unlike general fundraising consultants, we understand the unique funding landscape museums face.
Our approach combines:
✔ Museum-specific expertise
✔ Strategic readiness assessments
✔ Competitive grant writing
✔ Funding prospecting
✔ Organizational systems
✔ Hands-on implementation
Because successful grant seeking isn’t just about writing applications.
It’s about building a stronger, more fundable organization.
Grant Accelerator Packages Start at $1,850/month
For many museums, a single grant award can offset the cost of the engagement while creating systems that continue delivering value long after the project ends.
Includes:
Grant Readiness Assessment
Top 10+ Prospect List
12–15 Grant Applications or Funding Deliverables
Grant Vault Information Filing System
Grant Calendar and Success Tracker
Full Project Management
Strategic Guidance & Support
“Accession helped by creating a workflow, sorting out all the forms and documents, packaging everything ready for submission. Their help was excellent.”
— Faith D., Staten Island Museum“Accession helped us take critical steps forward in securing funding. Shiloh was willing to do whatever it takes to work with us and adapt to our unconventional volunteer structure. This success represents one of the most important steps toward fulfilling our mission and restoring our historic site.”
— Eileen M., Olmsted Biel House“Everything was clear, easy to understand, and communication was quick and thorough.”
— Amy S., The Gunner School“Accession was instrumental in helping the organization move forward, working with us to develop and prepare the tools necessary to think strategically and thoughtfully about attainable and steady, healthy growth. The grant readiness stage was helpful in the process and clear with execution from start to finish. We are now so much more confident in our grant application process because we have the tools to successfully apply.”
— Mary T., Lott HouseImagine What Funding Feels Like With a Plan
No more wondering which grants to pursue.
No more missed deadlines.
No more carrying the entire funding strategy on one person’s shoulders.
Just a clear path forward, stronger applications, and the confidence that comes from having an experienced museum funding partner by your side.
Every event we host is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows.
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