Rischer Consulting brings U.S. federal grant discipline to international development organizations — from USAID and State Department applications to multi-lateral foundation proposals for programs operating across Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
International development organizations face a unique dual challenge: navigating the compliance demands of U.S. federal funders while demonstrating local credibility and contextual relevance in-country. Rischer Consulting bridges that gap.
Our team has direct experience supporting organizations operating in Nigeria, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, and other high-need geographies. We translate community-level impact into the grant language federal and foundation reviewers require — without losing the authenticity that makes your work fundable.
USAID cooperative agreement and grant proposals
U.S. Department of State grant applications
Multi-lateral foundation proposals (Gates, MacArthur, Ford)
Diaspora-led organization capacity building
Sub-Saharan Africa program development grants
NGO registration, governance, and compliance documentation
Logic model and M&E framework development
Post-award reporting and compliance management
Nigeria
Sudan
South Sudan
Kenya
United States
Multi-Country
Sub-Saharan Africa
Global
Operating internationally and pursuing U.S. funding?
USAID and State Department cycles require months of preparation. Let's map your funding landscape and build your proposal infrastructure now.
Schedule a Capabilities ConversationDay-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
