Grants for for-profit businesses · Local funding · Coaching

Make your business fundable.

Johnnea Williams-McLeroyGrant Strategy & Community Development Specialist

Most business owners think grants are only for nonprofits. They aren't. I help for-profit businesses find and win the local and community funding most owners never hear about, then build the plan to grow with it.

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Quick check

Are you grant ready?

Business funding programs look for the same basics every time. Missing a few? That's exactly where we start.

  • ✓EIN and active state business registration
  • ✓Local business license and a business bank account
  • ✓SAM.gov registration and UEI number
  • Recent tax returns or financial statements
  • A written business plan and budget
  • Quotes for what the money would pay for
What we work on

Three ways I help

My specialty · For-profit businesses

Grants & local funding for business

There is money set aside in your own community for businesses like yours. I show you where it is and how to qualify.

  • Funding matched to your city, county, and industry
  • Eligibility and readiness reviews
  • Application, budget, and narrative coaching
  • Staying compliant after you're awarded
For small business owners

Business consulting & scaling

Get the structure in place to grow without everything running through you.

  • Business plans and growth goals
  • Operations, staffing, and systems
  • Pricing and new revenue streams
  • Running more than one entity
For new & growing nonprofits

Nonprofit management & partnerships

Set up and run a nonprofit the right way from the start.

  • Starting a nonprofit, step by step
  • Board development and bylaws
  • Program design and reporting
  • Community partnerships
How it works

From first call to funded plan

  1. Discovery call

    A free 20-minute call to talk through where you are and what you need.

  2. Readiness review

    We look at your documents, structure, and finances to find the gaps.

  3. Your plan

    You leave with a written action plan: what to fix, what to apply for, and when.

  4. Coaching & follow-through

    Ongoing sessions keep you on track as you apply, grow, and scale.

Sessions & pricing

Pick where you want to start

20 minutes · Phone call

Discovery Call

Free
  • Talk through your goals
  • Get one clear next step
  • See if we're a good fit
Book free call
60 minutes · Zoom or phone

Strategy Session

$97
  • One focused topic: growth, grants, or nonprofit setup
  • Written recap with action steps
Book session
4 sessions per month

Scale & Fund Coaching

$750 / month
  • Weekly 1:1 coaching
  • Application and plan feedback
  • Email support between sessions
Start coaching

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About

Hi, I'm Johnnea.

I don't just coach business owners. I am one. As Director of Pathway to Care Solutions Group, I work in workforce development, independent housing, grant development, and nonprofit management, so I know what it takes to keep the doors open and still plan for growth.

I've spent years building community partnerships and learning how funders think. I started Impossible Assist to share that with people who have the drive but don't have a roadmap yet.

TitleGrant Strategy & Community Development Specialist
LeadershipDirector, Pathway to Care Solutions Group
FocusWorkforce, housing, grants, nonprofit management
Based inPanama City, Florida · clients anywhere

People First. Communities Always.

Questions

Before you book

Do you write the grant for me?

My coaching helps you get ready, find the right grants, and strengthen your application. Full grant writing can be quoted separately depending on the opportunity.

Can you guarantee I'll get funded?

No one can honestly promise a grant award. What I can do is help you apply for funding you actually qualify for, with a stronger application.

Are there really grants for for-profit businesses?

Yes, and this is my specialty. Many communities set aside funding for businesses that create jobs, improve neighborhoods, or serve local residents. Most owners never hear about it because it isn't advertised the way nonprofit grants are.

Can you tell me where to look before I book?

The right programs depend on your city, county, industry, and how your business is set up, so there's no one list that fits everyone. In your session I match you to the funding you actually qualify for, so you don't waste time on applications that go nowhere.

Do I need to be in Florida?

No. Sessions are on Zoom or by phone, so you can work with me from anywhere.

What's your cancellation policy?

Reschedule anytime with 24 hours' notice. Missed sessions without notice can't be refunded.

Ready when you are

Let's make it possible.

Start with a free 20-minute discovery call. We'll talk about where you are, where you want to go, and the fastest way to get there.

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