Dew Garden helps social and environmental organizations obtain funding so they can remain focused on their essential program operations
We are part of a collective of grant writers who have secured 250 million dollars for their clients.

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Grant Consulting
We have spent thousands of hours on research, writing, editing, and proofreading and have completed all types of grant proposals and letters of inquiry. Contact us today to arrange a free consultation to discuss your unique project.
Funding Strategies:You are likely here because you need more resources, most importantly, financial support. However, if there is one thing you cannot afford to lose, it is time. Your passion drives your mission, but it becomes challenging to stay fully dedicated when so much of your time is spent seeking funding. Many organizations apply for any funding opportunity they can find. While this may seem like an ambitious approach, it is often inefficient. A well-defined funding strategy provides a clear roadmap, guiding you toward the most suitable opportunities with the highest chance of success.
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Government Contracts
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Geological and Environmental Consulting
Dew Garden LLC provides comprehensive geoscience and environmental consulting services, specializing in GIS hazard mapping, environmental mitigation, and urban planning. Our work supports homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and developers by offering customized geological assessments and strategic planning solutions.
Team
Heidi Hanlon, CEO
Heidi moved from Kenosha, Wisconsin to Gilbert, Arizona in 2016. She has two decades of experience in assisting dozens of organizations and individuals with raising funds. She has spent years studying numerous complex social and environmental topics and understands your organization’s dedication to its mission. Her current research interests include urban farming, DEI, the opioid epidemic, and disaster mitigation and resiliency, particularly on the island of Puerto Rico.
In her spare time, Heidi tends to her garden and the 90+ fruit trees she planted in her yard and enjoys concerts, reading, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
Education:
Grant Writing Certificate
Seneca Works
Anchorage, Alaska
Master of Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP)
Master of Sustainability Solution (MSUS)
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geography
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Human Services (AA)
Alcohol and Drug Abuse (AODA)
Gateway Community College
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Member of Grant Professionals Association (GPA)
Dr. Jorge Alonso - Collaborator
With nearly a decade of experience in scientific writing, I am driven by the excitement of research and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
As a grant writer with a master and doctoral degree in engineering sciences, my goal is to help organizations get funded on topics related to STEM education and technology.
I specialize in finding research and grant writing related to Data Science, Industry 4.0 and Cyber-Physical Systems applied to Agriculture and solar cell manufacturing.
Education:
Grant Writing Certificate
Seneca Works
Anchorage, Alaska
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DOCTORAL DEGREE, ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2017 -2021)
INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE TIJUANA
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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MASTERS DEGREE, ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2014 -2016)
INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE TIJUANA
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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BACHELOR DEGREE, COMPUTER ENGINEERING
(2001- 2008)
UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Recent Wins
Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee
$69,000 - USDHS/FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
Stuck Community Acupuncture
$453,108 - Arizona Department of Health Justice Reinvestment Fund
Phoenix LOC
$50,000 - Arizona Racial Justice Initiative
Maya’s Farm
$30,000 City of Phoenix Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Grant
Phoenix LOC
$98,914 - City of Phoenix Office of Environmental Programs Food Systems Transformation Grant
Friends of Warren Ballpark
$5,000 - Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation
Phoenix LOC
Phoenix Arts and Culture Grant
Thank you! We appreciate your business!
Testimonials
“I was fortunate to team up with Heidi Hanlon who assisted me with a grant application to the Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation. Her professional understanding and ability to research the various attachments requested assured that the submittal met the grant requirements. She edited the narrative so that the most important points were highlighted and clear and still fit within the word count parameters of the grant. With her assistance, the submittal was professionally done and submitted early. She was a joy to work with.”
— Judy Anderson, Chair, Friends of Warren Ballpark. Bisbee, Arizona
“Thank you, Heidi. I would just like to say as a small non-profit trying to make a big impact on our community working with you has been a pleasure. The process was smooth and your attentiveness to our needs was satisfying and professional. We look forward to working with you again in the future!”
— Tremikus Muhammad, Chair, Phoenix LOC
“Heidi Hanlon volunteered as a Grant Writer in our Grants Department at Abuse Refuge Org (ARO) from August 2021 through March 2022. During that time, Heidi held responsibilities to include researching and analyzing grant opportunities and qualifications, drafting grant applications, responding to emails, Slack messages and Asana tasks and reporting and coordinating with our Grants Manager for day to day activities. Heidi is dedicated, hardworking, and a fast learner. She has a positive attitude that makes her a pleasure to work with and we enjoyed having her on board as a volunteer. I highly recommend Heidi for any grant writing opportunities.”
— Kelly Dehn, NTIS L-5, Global Executive Director/Co-Founder, Abuse Refuge Org
“Heidi prepared an outstanding grant funding strategy proposal specifying the scope, fee, and schedule for her to do the heavy lifting so I could stay focused on what I needed to do. She followed an approach to grant research and strategy that eliminated the mystery of how to successfully fund a project or program. She organized an hour kick-off meeting with me to develop a Project Planning Toolkit. She completed the Toolkit and sent it back to me to confirm her understanding of the funding objectives. Once that step was complete, she filtered 100+ grants to select the top 20 grants worth further consideration. She confirmed the competitiveness of each grant, prioritizing the grants with at least a 20 percent chance of award. She then brought the draft Funding Strategy to me for discussion. With that information in hand, she developed a Funding Strategy, which was a straightforward memorandum specifying what planning is still needed to position for success and what grants to pursue and when. This Funding Strategy provided a clear roadmap, so efforts are focused on grants yielding the greatest likelihood of success and return on effort.”
— Joy Conkwright, USB
“I had an excellent experience with Heidi Hanlon’s grant writing services. She has been providing editing and proofreading services for a National Science Foundation SBIR Grant. She quickly gets under the skin of every grant category and comes up with an appropriate style and tone. She has vast experience writing for different audiences and scientific topics. Quite satisfied, and can easily recommend her”.
— Dr. Jorge Alonso, Grant Writer & Researcher
“We engaged Dew Garden LLC to assist us in applying for a large Research and Educational grant for an Agricultural and Sustainability study. Heidi Hanlon was extremely organized, quickly was able to understand the terms of the grant and help us as we provided data for her to input in the Grant. She is a very good editor and was patient during the process when we were delayed in obtaining and furnishing data to her. We heartily endorse her to anyone needing such services.”
— Warren Kourt, Astarta Farms Project
Our goal is to see your organization grow and flourish
Dew Garden symbolizes renewal and growth. It is named after a loved one who passed away. In his honor, Dew Garden provides discounted services to one organization each month in the following categories:
The arts: culinary, film, music, graphic art, etc.
LGBTQ+
Mental health and substance abuse
DEI
Youth prevention and early intervention
UN SDGs
For more information, email heidi@dewgarden.org with the subject line GIVING BACK.
We also supported the following organizations in 2024: