From Title I to GEAR UP to 21st CCLC, Rischer Consulting brings federal-reviewer-level expertise to every education grant engagement. We know what U.S. Department of Education reviewers look for — because our principal is one.
Education funding is among the most competitive in the federal grant landscape. Rischer Consulting has built its practice on this complexity — specializing in educational programming, workforce pipelines, STEM initiatives, and youth development grants since 2015.
We serve K-12 districts, charter management organizations, higher education institutions, out-of-school-time programs, and youth-serving nonprofits. Every proposal is reviewed against the standards federal peer reviewers actually apply — not just funder guidelines.
Title I, Title II, Title III program grants
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
GEAR UP and TRIO program proposals
Higher education institutional capacity grants
Charter school facility and program grants
STEM education and afterschool program funding
Youth workforce pipeline and transition grants
Foundation proposals for educational equity initiatives
$1.5M+
Documented education grants secured
10+
Years in education grant markets
DOE
Federal peer reviewer credential
Ready to pursue your next education grant?
Federal education deadlines move fast. Let's assess your funding landscape and build a competitive proposal before the window closes.
Schedule a Funding Readiness DiscoveryDay-rate facilitation also available for board retreats, leadership cohorts, and strategic planning intensives.
Funding Readiness Audit
$5K–$15K
· 3–4 weeks
Full grant landscape assessment
Organizational readiness scorecard
Funding gap analysis
Prioritized action plan
Grant Writing Engagement
$15K–$60K
· 3–12 months
Full proposal development
Needs assessment & logic model
Budget narrative & compliance review
Submission & post-award support
Capacity-Building Partnership
$40K–$120K
· Multi-quarter
Ongoing grant strategy & writing
Leadership development
Strategic planning facilitation
Quarterly impact reporting
