About The McLeod Group
The McLeod Group was founded in 2007 by Nicholas McLeod Allen
Our Group has assisted with the acquisition of millions in grant awards for K-12 education, Colleges, Local Government, Mental Health Organizations, Hospitals, Law Enforcement, and various 501c3 and non-profit organizations.
In addition to writing and receiving professional grant applications, we assist the organization in the development of effective grant administration and reporting mechanisms to ensure the award itself goes smoothly.
Our grant-writing process ensures that your goals and objectives are met, with a strong focus on sustainability. This involves intensive data compilation and research, and appropriate grant operational budget development.
Our grant philosophy is based on knowing your organization inside and out, this way we can run the whole spectrum of grant needs from big campaigns to smaller requests. There is no project where grants are too small or too large to seek funding.
Whatever your grant-writing needs, the McLeod Group can help your organization achieve its goals.
Based in Kansas and specializing in grants for rural communities and hospitals.
About Nicholas McLeod Allen – Principal
Nicholas McLeod Allen has been writing grants for over 14 years and has extensive experience in the grants consulting field. He consults for a diverse range of clientele throughout the state of Kansas. His primary focus is on improving and enhancing life in rural Kansas.
Mr. Allen specializes in grant writing for healthcare (primary and behavioral), higher education, and law enforcement. However, he has also worked with K-12 School Districts, local government, and private foundations. Nicholas has conducted grant administration for institutions of higher education and healthcare agencies, and has experience in higher education curriculum development, grant operational/capital budget development, and federal grants administration. Nick was also a Lecturer in Philosophy at Pittsburg State University in Kansas for over a decade, and is a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Kansas.
Nicholas holds a B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy from California State University, Long Beach.
Originally from California, Mr. Allen now resides with his wife, KBI Senior Special Agent Traci Allen, and daughters Sydney and Rose, in Pratt, KS. He loves the rural life and is passionate about improving rural organizations and communities.
Reasonable Fees
We offer reasonable fee structures for organizations to effectively meet their grant needs without breaking the bank. We charge either a retainer for continued work, or a per project fee which is never based upon a percentage of the award. We believe the award largely belongs to the organization, not just in the pockets of your consultant. We are driven by a passion for improving rural lives.
Easy Process
Our group identifies your short and long-term needs, and seamlessly integrates with your organization and administrative team to promote a stress-free and successful grant fundraising environment.
Results
Every client who has hired The McLeod Group sees results in terms of funded projects, sustainable grant outcomes, and continued grant success. While each individual grant can never be guaranteed, persistence and dedication to the projects yield our impressive results.
Testimonials
Chief Nate Humble – Pratt Police Department
“Since having The McLeod Group come on board with us, the Pratt Police Department has received over $175,000 in funds from grants that Nick has found for us! The Pratt Police Department and the citizens of Pratt, KS are very fortunate to be able to have the McLeod Group helping the efforts of keeping this great community safe!”
Mikel Ward – Service Valley Charter Academy Principal
“Mr. Allen put my vision for my school into a professional proposal from A to Z, no detail was left to chance. after multiple attempts on my own, Mr. Allen was successful the first time in obtaining a $400,000 grant for my school, the largest to be awarded in our county to date”
Rod Landrum, Executive Director – Labette Health Foundation
“The McLeod Group has helped my organization secure grants from small to large. We have worked together now for several years and his expertise in grant writing is exceptional. The best part of all is that Mr. Allen knows our hospital well and has a local presence. It is nice to have a consultant who is proactive and brings me opportunities that I never know are available. You cannot go wrong when The McLeod Group is a part of your team!”
Brian Williams, CEO – Labette Health
“We have had a great deal of success in working with Nick Allen on grants . . . focused on improving lives in SEK and Kansas.”
Matthew Atteberry, Labette Center for Mental Health Services
“I have worked with Nick on three different grant proposals regarding Integrated Care through embedding a behaviorist into a primary care facility. Through Nick’s effort and skill, we were successful in receiving a planning grant, and implementation grant, and a continuation grant. Nick is very thorough, thinks of great questions, anticipates questions from grant sources, writes skillfully, and is a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him and his services to anyone.”
DeWayne Bryan, Executive Director Pratt Health Foundation
“The Pratt Health Foundation has retained the grant writing and administrative services of the McLeod consulting group. The principal, Nick Allen, understands the private and federal grant landscape as well as providing wise administrative assistance. He has written successful grant applications and provided excellent counsel for the Foundation. I would highly recommend his services.”