•FOUNDER AND LEAD GRANT STRATEGIST

Sara Tarrant, MA

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

$12.5M+ Secured funding from State & Federal Grants for non-profit organizations in WV and VA

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology & Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — Marshall University

25+ Yrs Non-Profit & Behavioral Health Experience

Providing support to public health organizations, behavioral health agencies, and regional non-profits throughout Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland with unwavering compliance and grant framework.

I established Blue Ridge Grant Consulting to help non-profit leaders turn their intricate community missions into highly successful funding proposals. I will align your organization's unique objectives directly with reviewer criteria to secure transformational funding.

With more than 25 years of experience in executive management within the behavioral health and non-profit sectors, I utilize my deep operational expertise to build effective funding strategies for local organizations. I am deeply passionate about helping non-profit agencies succeed, and I have dedicated my entire career to building strong communities and strengthening families.

SECTOR SPECIALIZATION

Deep Expertise Across Critical Human Services

Child Welfare & Abuse Prevention

Behavioral Health Systems

Substance Abuse Services

Maternal & Child Health

Securing capital for prevention networks, family stabilization, and community-based advocacy programs.

Structuring large-scale mental health clinic funding, crisis integration, and workforce expansion grants.

Navigating SAMHSA and state block grants to fund recovery housing, treatment access, and harm reduction.

Designing proposals for maternal mortality reduction, early intervention initiatives, and rural healthcare access.

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brown wooden blocks on white surface

The strategy behind the $12.5M tracked throughout Virginia and West Virginia

Established by an executive strategist who converts community missions into detailed grant proposals for local foundations, state and federal agencies.

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sun light passing through green leafed tree
Funder alignment

Connecting impact and expanding reach

Every non-profit has a powerful story, but navigating highly competitive funding requires specialized strategy.

We bridge the gap between your mission and foundation priorities, clearing technical hurdles so your proposal stands at the top of the pile.

Our Standard

We overcome every technical obstacle to ensure your proposal rises to the top of the stack.

Blue Ridge Grant Consulting

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