Why Fractional Grant Writing and Public Affairs Services Make Sense for Growing Local Governments, Nonprofits, and Businesses

Let’s talk about the space between “doing everything in-house” and “outsourcing everything.” For many of our clients—cities, special districts, nonprofits, and businesses with over $1 million in annual revenues—that space is where real, flexible impact happens.

At CPRA Strategies, we don’t just parachute in with a deliverable and disappear. We plug in. We operate as part of your team—with the clarity of a consultant and the commitment of a colleague. We call it fractional support, and for the right organizations, it’s the smartest way to stretch resources without sacrificing quality.

What Is Fractional Support—And Why Does It Work?

If you’ve worked with a traditional consultant, you know how it usually goes: someone comes in, delivers a report or a presentation, and moves on. It’s transactional. You’re left holding the bag—and the workload.

Fractional support is different.

When we work fractionally, we embed into your operations. We learn your internal culture, understand how your team works, and get familiar with your decision-making dynamics. We know which grants to go after—and which ones aren’t worth your time. We know which agency contacts you’ve already talked to—and which ones still need a nudge. And just as importantly, we bring a sharp external perspective that helps you grow.

The CPRA Model: Senior-Level Expertise, Scaled to Fit

Most of our clients don’t need—or can’t justify—a full-time Director of Government Affairs/Communications or an internal grant writing team. What they need is targeted, experienced support that shows up when it counts—and steps back when the immediate need passes.

That’s where we come in.

We offer fractional grant writing, public affairs consulting, stakeholder engagement, and policy strategy—yes, execution—on a flat-fee retainer starting at $3,000/month. It’s ideal for organizations with a steady flow of funding opportunities, legislative activity or community outreach needs, but without the in-house capacity to keep up.

Why Flexibility Matters—Especially Now

With federal programs being cut or restructured, available funding is becoming more competitive. Organizations are freezing hiring, laying off staff, or simply not replacing those who leave. Meanwhile, demand for services hasn’t slowed.

In this landscape, fractional support is more than a convenience—it’s a necessity.

We help our clients:

• Write competitive grant proposals

• Navigate public agency relationships

• Manage stakeholder communications

• Respond quickly to policy or funding changes

You get experienced, senior-level professionals—without the long-term cost or delay of recruiting new staff.

Who We Serve

Our clients typically have over $1M in annual revenue and need project-based or ongoing public affairs and grant writing support that can scale with them.

Bottom Line: Results Without the Bloat

CPRA Strategies was built for flexibility. We’re lean by design, senior-led by necessity, and outcome-driven because that’s what our clients deserve.

Fractional services aren’t about doing less. They’re about doing the right work, at the right time, with the right people at the table. That’s where we shine.

If you’re navigating uncertainty, dealing with staffing constraints, chasing high-stakes funding, or trying to do more with less—we should talk.

You don’t need a full-time hire. You need a fractional partner who’s ready to get to work.