Helping Small Non-profits Make Big Waves
Who am I
I am Rowan Dowgert, owner and founder of Great Waves Grant Writing, a queer-owned business focused on building community, collaboration, and the art of storytelling that allows organizations to thrive through grant writing and research.
I earned my B.A. in Women's Studies in 2016 from the University of Victoria, igniting a passion for Indigenous activism and love for the Pacific Northwest, where I now reside. Since then, my career has focused on social justice, community care, and increasing access to vital services and social support.
In December 2024, I received my Certificate in Grant Writing from Spark the Fire Grant Writing, which taught me how to research various kinds of grants, how to match them with your organization’s needs, and how to craft a compelling grant proposal. When I'm not working, I love exploring fiber arts such as knitting, crocheting, and spinning yarn, as well as getting out and connecting with nature.
Storytelling is a powerful conduit for connecting communities. It allows us to share our histories, bring people together, and increase understanding. Great grants don’t just check boxes—they build relationships. I help craft compelling proposals that reflect your values, your work, and your vision for change. Let's work together to get your stories told.
What I Offer
Discover Grant Opportunities
Match your organization and program to potential grantees.
Refine Grant Proposals
Submit the perfect proposal to give you the best chance at getting the grant.
Write Grant Proposals
Give you more time to focus on getting the important front-line work done.
Land Acknowledgment
Great Waves Grant Writing acknowledges the resilience Native and Black communities have demonstrated in the face of colonization, slavery, and oppression. We honor the lives and labor given to build this nation and take actionable steps toward empowering those communities.
We are located on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish and Duwamish Tribes, past and present, and honor, with gratitude, the land and these peoples.
