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Grant Management Associates was founded in 2009 by Kristin Cooper, a former professor in the College of Engineering at California State University, Chico, who has over thirty years' experience designing programs as both a grant writer and project manager. Kristin also worked as a government affairs specialist and federal lobbyist. She was responsible for crafting successful bill language that established a $100 million new line of funding in the Department of Energy’s budget. 

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GMA deploys a systematic method of producing award winning applications that has been finely tuned over a decade of work, with an 90.2% funding rate.

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Our Commitment to Responsible AI Use
At Grant Management Associates, your privacy, security, and the integrity of your grant applications are our highest priorities. As AI technologies rapidly evolve, some firms have rushed to adopt low-cost tools like DeepSeek—tools that raise serious concerns about data privacy, security, and compliance, particularly due to their offshore data storage in jurisdictions like China.

We do things differently.
We never compromise your sensitive information or your organization’s reputation in pursuit of cost savings. Unlike firms that rely on AI-generated content to offer success-based fee structures, all our proposals are crafted by experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the funding landscape and the unique priorities of grantmakers. You work with real experts, not algorithms.

We exclusively use proven, U.S.-based AI partners, and only in ways that enhance—not replace—human judgment. Our use of AI is always intentional, transparent, and carefully monitored. Your proposal will always reflect your authentic voice, shaped by the strategic insights of professionals who understand the nuance, substance, and compliance standards required for successful grant submissions.

Funders are increasingly cautious about the use of AI-generated content in grant applications, with some going so far as to restrict or ban its use. That’s why it’s never been more critical to choose a grant partner who values ethics, compliance, and human expertise above all.

At Grant Management Associates, we proudly combine responsible technology use with trusted human insight—ensuring your application is both compelling and compliant, and always treated with the care it deserves.