Keystone Environmental’s Grant Journey: Achieving $268K in Funding with Granted Consulting

Executive Summary

  • Keystone Environmental partnered with Granted Consulting to streamline their grant application process and maximize funding.
  • Granted Consulting secured 34 grants, totaling $268,586.33 in funding for Keystone, including key grants from UNAC and BioTalent.
  • Keystone’s Chief Operating Officer, Ray Bertani, commended Granted for their dedication, responsiveness, and value for money.

About the Keystone Environmental

Keystone Environmental is a leading environmental consulting firm based in British Columbia, Canada. With decades of experience, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, from environmental assessments to remediation and restoration projects. Keystone is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, helping businesses and governments address complex environmental challenges. Their projects span various sectors, including real estate development, mining, energy, and municipal infrastructure. The firm prides itself on delivering innovative solutions that balance environmental protection with economic growth.

Client Objectives

Keystone Environmental sought to secure additional grant funding to support its growing team and facilitate the hiring and training of staff. With an increasing workload and the need to maintain high standards across their projects, they realized the importance of optimizing their grant application process to meet these goals. 

Keystone had already been successful in securing SR&ED and Eco Canada grants independently, but they were looking for expert assistance to streamline the process and increase their chances of securing more funding. The firm turned to Granted Consulting in August 2023 to help them achieve these objectives.

What Granted Achieved

Granted Consulting quickly got to work, helping Keystone Environmental navigate the complex world of Canadian grants. By thoroughly understanding Keystone’s needs and aligning their services with the firm’s objectives, Granted was able to secure 34 grants, totaling $268,586.33, over the span of a year. 

Notable successes included a $30,000 grant from UNAC and a $25,000 grant from BioTalent. 

These funds were instrumental in supporting Keystone’s hiring and training initiatives, enabling the company to expand its workforce and improve operational efficiency.

Granted’s expertise not only saved Keystone valuable time and resources but also allowed them to focus on their core environmental projects while knowing that their grant applications were being expertly handled. Their personalized approach ensured that Keystone was well-positioned to receive the maximum amount of funding available.

Granted Consulting’s partnership with Keystone Environmental highlights the value of expert grant consulting services. By securing significant funding, Granted has helped provide a valuable role in supporting Keystone’s growth and operational success.

Testimonial

Working with Granted Consulting has been an absolute game-changer for us. They’ve been responsive, diligent, and always available when we need them. Their team has secured multiple grants for us, which has made a huge difference in supporting our hiring and training needs. They work incredibly hard, and we consider their services great value for money. I highly recommend them to any business looking to maximize their grant opportunities.

Ray Bertani

Chief Operating Officer
Keystone Environmental
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