WEST WARD CAPITAL
Grant Strategy. Donor Infrastructure. Capital Access.
Grant Strategy. Donor Infrastructure. Capital Access.
West Ward Capital is a New Jersey-based development consultancy. We manage the full grant lifecycle—from opportunity sourcing and narrative development to submission, compliance, and post-award fundraising strategy—helping organizations turn documented need into secured capital — across the Tri-State area and nationwide.
Co-Founder & Principal Strategist
James Rashad is a Newark-born journalist, strategist, and founder of West Ward Beans—a media house built on the belief that community storytelling and institutional accountability belong in the same room.
He spent years covering the organizations that serve Newark's most under-resourced communities. What he kept finding: the work was real, the need was documented, and the money was there—but the narrative wasn't. West Ward Capital exists to close that gap. James leads strategy, narrative development, and client positioning, translating an organization's mission into the language funders respond to.
Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer
Janel Frazier sees what most operators miss — and builds for it before anyone else knows it's needed. As Co-Founder and Principal of West Ward Capital, she owns the infrastructure: systems architecture, AI workflow design, compliance, and the operational logic that turns strategy into execution.
She has spent her career running complex, high-stakes operations — and earning the relationships that make those operations move. That network, and that standard, come with every engagement. Clients feel the difference.
Who We Serve
West Ward Capital partners with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits ready to pursue capital. We work with entities in need of a team that can build the case, craft the narrative, and close the gap between what they qualify for and what they actually receive.
Whether you're facing a grant deadline, preparing for a donor prospect, or sitting on a funding strategy that hasn't been activated yet—this is where momentum begins.
Services
Start here. Know exactly what you qualify for before you spend a dollar.
The Big Three
$20 / mo
For Small Businesses & Founders
Three niche grant lists where 85%+ of every grant applies to your business. No sorting. No wasted time. Just the ones you qualify for.
15–20 Grants Per List · Updated Monthly · Cancel Anytime
The Starting 5
$35 / mo
For Nonprofits & Development Staff
Five niche grant lists built for nonprofit operators who are done reading 50 grants to find 3 that apply. Pre-qualified. Calendar-tracked. Updated monthly.
5 Lists · Updated Monthly · Cancel Anytime
Looking for something more specific? Contact the team for a Custom Grant Intelligence List →
Grant Audit
$500 flat
Entry Point · For-Profit & Nonprofit
We identify 3–5 grants you qualify for right now and deliver a prioritized roadmap with deadlines, eligibility requirements, documentation checklist, and match rationale.
Turnaround: 5–7 Days · Lead: Janel Frazier · Required Before Narrative Engagement
Full Grant Narrative
$1,500 – $3,000
For-Profit & Nonprofit
Complete grant application drafted, refined, and submission-ready. James writes the narrative. Imani structures the budget. Janel manages intake and deadline. Every required section covered.
Turnaround: 10–14 Days · Full Team · Foundation & Corporate Applications
The Grant Campaign
$1,500 / mo
Full Execution · 90-Day Defined Engagement
A defined 90-day engagement with guaranteed output. Built for early-stage organizations that need the full system run — narrative development, calendar management, and consistent submissions.
3-Month Minimum · Full Team · Ideal for First-Year Organizations
Monthly Retainer
Ongoing · For-Profit & Nonprofit
Consistent pipeline management for organizations with rolling grant cycles. No minimum. No dropped deadlines. Your grant calendar runs whether you think about it or not.
Starter
$1,000/mo
1 application/mo · Deadline tracking
Growth
$1,500/mo
2 applications/mo · Priority revisions · 1 strategy call
Full Cycle
$2,500/mo
3–4 applications/mo · Full research, writing, submission & tracking
No Minimum · Deadline Tracking Included on All Tiers · Grant Calendar Management
Annual Fundraising Strategy
$3,500 – $7,500
Nonprofits & Mission-Driven For-Profits
Fundraising infrastructure built for organizations moving beyond one-off grants toward a sustainable capital program. Donor strategy, case for support, annual fund architecture, and campaign sequencing — backed by UC Davis Grant Writing Certification methodology.
Scoped Per Engagement · Lead: Janel Frazier · UC Davis Certified Methodology
Tell us about your organization and we'll take it from there.
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