Simplifying grant funding for doers
Securing grant funding shouldn't feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Each year, foundations, governments, and other funders pour billions into worthy causes—yet finding and connecting with the right organizations can be surprisingly difficult.
We're bridging this gap, starting with the needs of nonprofits, startups, universities, and community-minded businesses. By aggregating opportunities from across the web and providing clear, focused guidance, we help grantseekers navigate what was once a daunting landscape.
Our platform simplifies the process of discovering, understanding, and pursuing the funding that drives meaningful work forward. Instead of sifting through fragmented sources and inconsistent information, you'll find a single, organized resource that puts vetted opportunities and practical insights at your fingertips.
Because when it's easier for organizations to find the right grants, it's easier for funders to support the initiatives that matter—and everyone moves closer to making a lasting impact.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To create access to the grant market, empowering organizations addressing societal challenges to secure the vital resources they need to drive profound impact.
Through our innovative approach and unwavering commitment to efficiency, we strive to cultivate an equitable and effective philanthropic ecosystem where every deserving entity can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Vision
An ecosystem where grantseekers find perfect opportunities and funders connect with ideal stewards – ensuring each grant fully achieves its intended impact.
GrantExec Prospecting System
Empowering organizations to find and secure the funding they need
Building a better way to fund work that matters.
GrantExec was founded on the belief that unlocking resources for positive change shouldn't be complicated or exclusive.
What started as a simple python script to find new opportunities online has grown into a robust platform built by a dedicated team of developers, grant experts, and strategists. We've combined data-driven insights and cutting-edge tech to ensure that when opportunity knocks, the right people know exactly where to look.
A team committed to building a better future
We're a small but passionate crew, spread across different time zones, united by a single goal: making the grant funding ecosystem more transparent, equitable, and efficient.
Our team continually learns from the organizations we serve, refining our approach so that we can evolve alongside your needs.
The Leadership Team
Meet the passionate people behind GrantExec
Ryan Alcorn
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Justin Johnson
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Zoe Kendall
Chief Product & Data Officer
Kristina Alcorn
Grant Services Director
Rick Hurwitt
Chief Financial Officer
Grant Gorvett
Platform Specialist
Casey Gravett
Data Analyst
Lisa Steinberg, Ph.D.
Lead Grant Consultant
Aiden Smith
Data Collection Manager
Advisors
Industry experts who help guide our strategy and growth
JD Kathuria
Business Development Advisor
Marvin Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Education, Social Impact Advisor
Kristi Dooley
People Management Advisor
Shanif Dhanani
AI, Data Science Advisor
TJ Radtke
Startup Advisor
John Bracken
Growth Advisor
Matt Callaway
Product Advisor
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Impact is our bottom line
Our work is about more than our own financial results. We're here to make a real difference in the lives of our clients and in the world, staying focused on the greater good.
Our customers are our north star
Everything we do should focus on creating trust and delight.
Grant funding should be fair
Every organization pursuing a solution to a meaningful problem deserves a chance at funding, regardless of size or location.
Be an entrepreneur
Own your stuff and find a way!
Embrace challenge and evolve with it
We tackle every challenge with a bias toward action, learning quickly and adjusting as we go.
Diversity creates discovery and meaning
We seek out diverse perspectives and experiences, knowing that the best solutions come from a mix of backgrounds and ideas.
Relentless pursuit of efficiency
We are relentless in our pursuit of efficiency, leveraging technology and streamlined processes to ensure resources are allocated effectively and expeditiously.
Champion the underdog
We're here to level the playing field, ensuring everyone has access to resources that can help them thrive. Our mission is to amplify the voices and initiatives often overlooked.
The Infinite Mindset
In our Reston office hangs a list of company tenets inspired by Simon Sinek's Infinite Game:
- 1Exist in pursuit of a just cause.
- 2Build trusting teams.
- 3Learn from worthy rivals.
- 4Do what is right, not what is easy.
- 5Always seek to adapt.
- 6Be a peach (soft and kind on the outside, tough and resolute on the inside).
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