About Us
Natalie Parker is the founder of Rural Grant Resources, bringing over a decade of experience in grant writing and management, including Federal, State, and local competitive grants. Having worked across local government, education, and private industry, Natalie has developed a deep understanding of not just grant writing, but also grant compliance and reporting. A proud ag wife and mother, Natalie enjoys cheering for local sports teams, traveling with her family, and staying up-to-date with the latest books.
Our Specialties
Rural Grant Resources, LLC is a professional consulting firm based in Oregon, specializing in strategic grant writing, grant management, and fiscal compliance support with a particular focus on rural and underserved communities. Rural Grant Resources offers comprehensive services to municipalities, agencies, and mission-driven organizations seeking funding and operational clarity. With expertise in navigating complex federal requirements — including Uniform Guidance (UGG) and 2 CFR Part 200 — RURAL GRANT RESOURCES is staffed to support clients at every stage of the funding lifecycle: from concept development and business planning to grant compliance, drawdowns, and long-term reporting.
Core Services Include:
- Grant writing (Federal, State, and Private Funding).
- Grant management and subrecipient oversight.
- Technical assistance with Federal Regulations (UGG, 2 CFR 200).
- Strategic planning and project development.
- Business and operational plans.
- Coaching and consultation for growth-stage organizations.
Rural Grant Resources is powered by a small, dynamic team including:
- A seasoned grant strategist and development consultant.
- An on-staff engineer specializing in review of technical RFPs/RFQs and infrastructure-related proposals.
- A bilingual administrative assistant who provides Spanish-language support, outreach, and coordination.
RURAL GRANT RESOURCES current and past work includes managing multimillion-dollar federal projects, supporting economic development initiatives, and helping both public entities and private organizations access transformative funding opportunities.