ABOUT US
We strengthen organizations and communities through strategic business development, funding acquisition and operational systems that drive sustainable economic and community growth.
GrantFul Impact Consulting is a strategic advisory firm specializing in business development, economic development, and community advancement. We help organizations strengthen internal systems, expand their impact, and secure the funding needed to build resilient, thriving communities. Our work blends executive-level strategy, program and policy design, financial discipline, and long-term operational planning to deliver measurable, sustainable results.
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We partner with nonprofits, Tribal nations, local governments, state agencies, private companies, and cross-sector coalitions to address complex challenges with clarity and precision. From organizational business development to grant acquisition, from workforce and economic development strategy to policy architecture and compliance design, we build the systems and strategies that move organizations forward with confidence.
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Our interdisciplinary team brings deep experience in organizational leadership, financial management, HR and governance, capital project planning, community and economic development, and multi-sector partnership building. Together, we help clients design fundable programs, strengthen capacity, build administrative and financial infrastructure, and implement systems that support long-term stability.
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With more than $100 million in awarded funding, our work reflects a commitment to clear strategy, operational excellence, and meaningful community impact. We understand how funding, operations, and organizational systems must align — and we help clients build frameworks, policies, and partnerships that support growth and long-term success.
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Our mission is simple: strengthen organizations, strengthen communities, build lasting change.
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​At GrantFul Impact Consulting, we believe in the power of collective action and community-driven development. Together, we can build a brighter future for all, one project at a time.
OUR MISSION
"We strengthen organizations and communities through strategic business development, funding acquisition, and operational systems that drive sustainable economic and community growth."
Tanaya Horne, THRP
CEO & Founder
GrantFul Impact Consulting is built on a simple belief: strong organizations build strong communities. Founded by Tanaya Horne, the firm delivers executive-level strategy, funding acquisition, and organizational development services that help clients move from idea to implementation with clarity, structure, and measurable impact.
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Tanaya is a strategic systems leader with extensive experience guiding organizational growth across federal agencies, state and local governments, Tribal nations, nonprofits, and multi-sector partners. She specializes in community and economic development, organizational business development, policy design, and competitive grant acquisition. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of how programs, people, and financial systems must align to achieve long-term stability.
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With more than $100 million in awarded funding, Tanaya brings a results-driven approach to program design, narrative development, budgets, logic models, needs assessments, and readiness planning. She helps clients secure federal, state, Tribal, and philanthropic grants while building the internal policies, compliance frameworks, and operational systems needed to manage those awards responsibly.
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GrantFul Impact Consulting supports organizations through every phase of development—from early concept and community engagement to full proposal development, implementation planning, and organizational capacity building. Tanaya’s leadership is direct, analytical, and grounded in practical execution. She is known for transforming fragmented or underdeveloped structures into coordinated, high-efficiency systems that strengthen mission delivery and accelerate community impact.
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Whether an organization needs a competitive federal grant, a comprehensive funding strategy, policy development, or scalable internal systems, GrantFul Impact Consulting provides the expertise, clarity, and strategic partnership required to advance meaningful, lasting change.
Byron Horne,SHRM-CP
Chief Operations Officer
Byron Horne brings more than 30 years of human resources leadership and policy development expertise to GrantFul Impact Consulting. As a SHRM-certified professional with deep experience across corporate, government, and nonprofit environments, he strengthens the internal infrastructure organizations need to operate with accountability, consistency, and long-term stability.
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Byron specializes in building HR systems that support organizational growth—from compliance-driven policy design and workforce planning to performance management, employee relations, and administrative structure. He has led HR departments through periods of transition, expansion, and organizational change, ensuring that policies, procedures, and governance models align with federal standards, employment law, and strategic goals.
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His work is defined by precision, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to operational integrity. Byron develops policies and internal controls that reduce risk, improve accountability, and support fundable, scalable programs. He also advises organizations on workforce development, recruitment systems, compensation structures, training design, and cross-department alignment, ensuring that teams have the structure they need to perform at their best.
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With decades of experience guiding diverse organizations through complex HR and compliance challenges, Byron is known for his ability to turn ambiguity into structure. His leadership ensures that clients have strong internal foundations—policies, systems, and procedures—that meet federal expectations, support high-performing teams, and sustain impactful programs.
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At GrantFul Impact Consulting, Byron provides the governance, policy design, and HR expertise that enable organizations to grow responsibly, align with compliance requirements, and strengthen the workforce systems that make community advancement possible.