Over 20 Years Experience with Public Safety Grants and Grant Writing
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237 N. Brooks St.Manning, SC 29102
Office: 803-825-0087
Cell: 540-230-8440
Email: [email protected]
About Margaret: The owner and manager of First Responder Grants, Inc., Margaret Stark is also a public safety grants consultant who specializes in law enforcement grants. With over 20 years experience in grant writing, Margaret has attained certification with the National Grant Writers Association to include:
- Senior Certified Grants Specialist
- Certified Grants Administrator
- Certified Grants Specialist
- Certified Grants Reviewer
- Certified Grants Consultant
Over 12,000 Law Enforcement Agencies Assisted
During her career Margaret has assisted over 12,000 law enforcement and public safety agencies in obtaining grant-related information for applications. Her assistance to agencies has resulted in over $500 million of additional funding for agencies in need.
Whether working via face-to-face meetings, telephone conversations, or email correspondence, Margaret helps law enforcement agencies identify available grant monies and then provides step-by-step direction as to how agencies may secure the needed funding as well as providing a final review of the application prior to submission.
Teaching & Training Across the U.S.
Margaret also teaches grant writing classes in academies, law enforcement facilities, and individual agencies across the US. Margaret is a nationally recognized speaker and instructor who has presented at professional conferences and seminars including:
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) annual conference
- American Society for Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET) annual conference
- Virginia Chief’s Association
- The Performance Institute
- Sigarm Academy
- CHIEF Grants Regional Seminars
- University of Virginia Command College
- Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA)
- Congressman Steven LaTourette Annual Conference
- TREXPO East and West
Corporate and Practical Experience
Prior to her career as a professional grant consultant and instructor, Margaret served for 4 years as a grant writer for the Pulaski City Police Department in southwestern Virginia. She has an additional 5 years experience in writing grants and fund-raising for non-profits as well.
During her professional career Margaret has been the grant consultant and grant training instructor for:
- TASER
- Patriot 3
- L-3 EOS
- StarChase
- Vectronix
- Homeland Defense Journal
- Zistos
- ITT Night Vision
- CHIEF Grants
- Xenonics
Also an accomplished journalist, Margaret has written articles for PoliceOne.com, Officer.com, Air Beat Magazine, Law and Order Magazine, Homeland Defense Journal, Law Enforcement Technology Magazine, and many more.