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Evansville Promise Neighborhood: $30M Grant Writing Research Success client success story promise neighborhood Apr 25, 2025

In April of 2023, our client, the University of Evansville (UE), was awarded a $30 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (with another $32 million collected in match) to create the Evans...

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Amy Bolek, experienced grant writer and thought leader sharing expert grant writing tips and insights

Amy Bolek

Amy is the founder of Bolek Grant Writing. With 20+ years of experience, she leads a team that has helped organizations secure over $54 million in funding. Amy brings insight, strategy, and heart to every partnership.

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