Freelance grant writer and editor Robyn Santa Maria smiling at the camera.

Grant writing, editing, and funding research.

For organisations and individuals making a positive impact, especially for women and girls.

“Morobe Development Foundation has secured funding thanks to Robyn’s valuable contributions.”

You’re on a mission to have a positive impact.

I’m on a mission to help you write the winning grant application.

Let’s connect and work together!

With 20+ years of working in communications, writing, and editing, I know that funding applications must follow strict guidelines, be targeted to grantmakers, and be well-written without errors.

With my background in government communications and blended skill set, I can translate technical content into policy language and have experience aligning responses with requirements. I’m also an eagle-eyed editor.

My work includes business cases, proposals, and grant applications for multi-million dollar city-shaping projects and community campaigns that change lives.

I'm based in France, work exclusively in English, and partner with organisations and individuals worldwide. After all, changemakers are everywhere!

What clients have said about my work.

  • “I'm grateful to have worked with Robyn on two successful pitches, including my NatWest Women in Business Crowdfunder application.”

    Bridget Credland Dey, United Kingdom

  • “Robyn is intelligent, creative, and willing to work with people from different backgrounds. We've secured funding thanks to Robyn's contributions.”

    Willie Doaemo, Papua New Guinea

  • “Robyn always hits the right tone of voice for our company, using her creative and business writing skills. I recommend her services to anyone!”

    Diana van Kamp-Wieland, Netherlands

  • “Robyn worked on our draft article to improve the quality of writing, adding key points, and making it easier for the reader to understand.”

    Alison Daun, Gibraltar

  • "Robyn quickly understands the subject matter, and is great at making suggestions for improvements in terms of tone and style."

    Jennie Holmes, France

  • "Robyn is a talented writer, taking time to fully understand a brief, do her research, and deliver on time. She's very pleasant to partner with."

    Kirsty Bouysset, France

“Robyn asks smart questions, thinks strategically, and works toward objectives. She also writes beautifully.”