The retainer covers continuous research and grant application development. We usually write one major grant per month on average; if similar opportunities arise, we adapt existing materials to maximise efficiency. The retainer fee is paid monthly for a 12‑month term.

Our core focus is supporting Indigenous communities and non‑profits, but we also assist Indigenous‑owned small businesses and entrepreneurs. If your venture is aligned with Indigenous community goals or ownership, we’d be happy to explore how we can help.

For a one‑off grant initiative, we handle the entire application process: gathering information from you, crafting a compelling proposal narrative, preparing budgets and workplans, and assembling any required attachments. At the end, you receive a complete package ready for submission and a template you can repurpose for other funding opportunities.

Grant timelines vary by funder. Some private or corporate programs make decisions within a few weeks, while provincial and federal grants can take several months. We can provide more specific estimates once we know which funding opportunities you plan to pursue.

We invoice upfront. For retainers and one‑off services, payment is due upon contract signing.

In many cases, administrative or project management costs can be included in your grant budget so you can recover part of the expense if your application is successful.

Our entry‑level Grant Research Report provides a curated list of funding opportunities that align with your business or organization.

We outline each programme’s eligibility criteria, deadlines, and fit rationale, and we include strategic recommendations on how to position your application. This report serves as a roadmap you can follow to pursue grants independently.

Yes.

When we draft a one‑off grant application, you receive a complete proposal, including the narrative, budget, and supporting documents, that is yours to keep.

You can adapt this template for other grant competitions, saving time and ensuring consistency across future applications.

While many of our clients are based in Alberta, we work with Indigenous communities, non‑profits across Canada.

We tailor our research and writing to the funding programmes available in your region and industry, so you don’t need to be Alberta‑based to engage our services.

We specialize in supporting Indigenous communities and non‑profit organizations.

Our experience spans diverse sectors; health care, education, tourism, economic development, and more.

Our pricing is transparent and agreed upon in advance.

For research reports and one‑off applications, we charge a fixed fee upon contract signing.

Our retainer clients pay a low monthly fee for ongoing support and a modest incentive tied to successfully funded proposals, but this is always specified in the service agreement and never a surprise or deducted from the grant itself.

After a contract is signed and before you first meet with us, we will send a checklist of items we need (i.e. our onboarding package).

After our first meeting, we will develop a plan of potential grants to apply for. Once you approve that, and we have gathered all the required items, we will start.

If we can submit the application, we will. If you are required to submit it, we will give you step-by-step instructions. It’s very important to let us know once you’ve done that so we stop checking-in with you.

Axioma’s name is not on the application because we will communicate using the email address you assign to us (e.g. grants@yourcommunity.ca). Again, this is helpful to funders to show that we are representing your community’s interests. Most often it is this email receiving notifications.

Usually, it takes between three to six months before we hear back from funders.

It’s part of our commitment, so long as we remain on retainer and there are no outstanding invoices, to lead the reporting requirements. That said, your team will need to complete the financial reporting. We will send calendar reminders and schedule meeting invites, with plenty of advance notice, to ensure ample time to get the work done.

Our comprehensive report writing service is exclusively available as part of our monthly retainer agreement.

For as long as we are on the monthly retainer, we are pleased to offer our support in preparing and submitting these reports, with assistance from your team.

Should the retainer services cease or any invoice is outstanding, this value-added service will terminate.