When a partner is actively applying to a USDA funding announcement, Nine Steps reviews and helps refine proposals to increase chances of award selection. Nine Steps’ two decades of experience with Federal award regulations and USDA proposal evaluations gives applicants a critical edge in pursuit of funding. Flexible rates are based on the degree of Nine Steps involvement desired by the applicant.

For the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)—Nine Steps’ primary areas of expertise—Nine Steps has developed a Top 10 Proposal Tips that are incorporated into all proposal reviews.