Capitol Funding Solutions

What Capitol Funding Solutions does

Capitol Funding Solutions (CFS) is a Washington, DC-based competitive funding advisory firm founded in 2021 by Becky Nictakis. The firm provides end-to-end professional services across the entire discretionary funding lifecycle, including opportunity identification, strategic positioning and planning, proposal writing and project management, review and submission, grant administration support, and grant program design and delivery. CFS serves both public sector clients (state agencies, local governments, tribes, institutions of higher education, hospitals, and nonprofits) and private sector clients (from startups to multinational corporations) pursuing federal, state, local, and private discretionary funding across infrastructure, healthcare, semiconductors, energy, manufacturing, and community development verticals. Notable engagements include helping Hemlock Semiconductor secure $325 million in CHIPS for America funding, Louisiana Department of Health secure $208 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding, and multiple energy utilities secure tens of millions in DOE and DPA Title III funding for coal plant modernization.

The firm's core technology is the proprietary S.C.O.U.T. database, which compiles federal and state government funding sources daily and is supplemented by private foundation funding databases. This data asset underpins the opportunity identification service and supports the firm's $3 billion+ in secured funding across 100+ clients within approximately five years of operation (as of June 2026), with individual award sizes ranging from $2,500 to $750 million. The firm is also expanding to a grantmaker-side offering, designing and operating competitive grant programs for funders.

CFS operates a sales-led, direct consulting engagement model. Revenue is generated through professional services fees on a quote-based, scope-tailored basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm is privately held, founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors, and is supported by a strategic partner network that includes technical consultants, lobbyists, and law firms, most notably a formal partnership with The Alpine Group. The team is approximately 35+ professionals, including C-suite leadership (CEO, COO, CSO), executive and senior vice presidents across public and private sector practices, writers, analysts, policy specialists, and operations associates.

Name

Capitol Funding Solutions

Legal name

Capitol Funding Solutions

Website

https://capitolfunding.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Capitol Funding Solutions is a Washington, DC-based competitive funding advisory firm founded in 2021 that provides end-to-end grant strategy, proposal writing, and administration services to public and private sector clients pursuing federal, state, and local funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Funding Consulting

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Preparation Facilities & Technical Assistance Windows (BPADAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC), Results-Based Financing (RBF) & Performance-Based Grants (BPADAOAF)

Keywords

• Grant consulting services
• Federal funding advisory
• Competitive funding consulting
• Proposal writing services
• Grant administration support

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Competitive Funding Consulting Services: End-to-end professional services for competitive funding including opportunity identification, strategic positioning, proposal writing, review and submission, grant administration support, and grant program design and delivery. Revenue generated through consulting fees for services spanning the entire funding lifecycle from opportunity identification to post-award implementation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Capitol Funding Solutions (CFS) is a competitive funding advisory firm that delivers end-to-end professional services to help public and private sector clients identify, pursue, win, and implement discretionary funding from federal, state, local, and private sources. Service modules span opportunity identification (powered by the proprietary S.C.O.U.T. database), strategic positioning and planning, proposal writing and project management, review and submission, grant administration support, and grant program design and delivery for funders.

Product overview

Capitol Funding Solutions (CFS) is a competitive funding advisory firm that provides end-to-end consulting services across the entire funding lifecycle. The company operates as a service-based offering rather than a software platform, organized around six interconnected core service modules: Opportunity Identification (using proprietary S.C.O.U.T. database), Strategic Positioning & Planning, Proposal Writing & Project Management, Review & Submission, Grant Administration Support, and Grant Program Design & Delivery. CFS guides public and private sector clients through federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities, delivering customized strategies aligned with each organization's mission and goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Opportunity Identification Identifies federal, state, local, and private funding programs that align with client priorities and eligibility using proprietary databases (S.C.O.U.T.) that compile government funding sources daily; intended for organizations seeking discretionary funding opportunities.
• Strategic Positioning & Planning Develops competitive application strategies that align project goals with funding agency missions and priorities, including project readiness assessments and tailored strategy development for organizations pursuing grants.
• Proposal Writing & Project Management End-to-end proposal development including structured drafting schedules, dedicated expert writers, and comprehensive project management from concept to final submission; intended for organizations competing for federal and other discretionary funding.
• Review & Submission Comprehensive evaluation of application packages including gap analysis, copy editing, program alignment assessment, and on-time submission using a cloud-based system; intended for organizations finalizing competitive grant applications.
• Grant Administration Support Post-award services including award negotiation, reporting and documentation support, and project management and sustainability planning to ensure compliance with federal Uniform Guidance and foundation standards; intended for clients needing support after winning awards.
• Grant Program Design & Delivery Partners with public and private sector grantmakers to design, launch, and refine competitive grant programs, including program audits, public-facing communications, and administrative and technical assistance; intended for funders managing grant programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• $3 billion+ in secured funding achieved in less than five years since 2021 founding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Alpine GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership formed to create a competitive funding practice, bringing new opportunities to clients. The Alpine Group is a managing principal firm that has collaborated with CFS on funding initiatives including a $200M DOE grant award for ENTEK.
• Strategic Partners NetworkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCFS collaborates with a network of strategic partners including technical consultants, lobbyists, and law firms to maximize clients' success across a wide range of industries and funding opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McAllister & Quinn: Washington, DC-based federal grant and program management consulting firm founded in 1999 with comparable focus on helping clients identify, compete for, and manage federal funding. Closest size and service-model match to CFS.
• Grants Plus: Grant consulting firm specializing in nonprofit and public-sector funding strategy, prospect research, and proposal development. Overlaps with CFS's nonprofit and public-sector segment, though smaller in scale and CHIPS/IRA exposure.
• Cassidy & Associates: Established DC government relations firm advising clients on federal appropriations, funding strategy, and government engagement. Comparable DC-centric, relationship-driven model aimed at securing federal resources for clients.
• The Alpine Group: DC-based government affairs and strategic consulting firm that partnered with CFS to create a competitive funding practice. Operates an adjacent (and overlapping) offering serving federal funding pursuits, including the joint $200M DOE grant award for ENTEK.
• Forbes Tate Partners: DC bipartisan public affairs and government relations firm providing funding strategy, government affairs, and stakeholder engagement services to enterprise clients pursuing federal grants and contracts. Comparable service model and client base.
• Subject Matter: DC-based strategic advisory firm providing government affairs, public affairs, and federal funding advisory services to enterprise clients. Acquired by Guidehouse in 2021, but retains a comparable federal funding practice and DC presence.

Broad incumbents

• EY: Global Big Four firm with a Government & Public Sector practice offering federal incentives and grants advisory, including CHIPS Act and IRA advisory. Competes with CFS for enterprise funding pursuits via cross-sell from broader consulting relationships.
• Deloitte: Global Big Four firm with a Government & Public Services practice that includes federal grants advisory, CHIPS/IRA program advisory, and post-award grants management. Competes with CFS for large enterprise CHIPS, IRA, and DOE pursuits as part of a broader portfolio.
• PwC: Global Big Four firm with a US Public Sector practice providing federal grants advisory, incentives, and compliance services. Competes with CFS for enterprise-scale funding engagements through a much broader service portfolio.
• KPMG: Global Big Four firm with a US Federal practice advising clients on federal grants, credits, and incentives (including CHIPS, IRA, and DOE programs). Competes with CFS for enterprise funding advisory mandates within a broader consulting portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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