Helping to improve your hometown, one grant at a time.
About Hometown Grants
At Hometown Grants, our mission is simple: to turn your community’s vision into a fully funded reality. With years of hands-on experience in grant writing and consulting, we specialize in guiding small local governments through the entire grant lifecycle—from identifying the right funding opportunities to managing projects after the award.
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Our team has helped communities secure millions in federal and state funding, successfully managing over $1.5 million in grant-funded projects. From water and wastewater infrastructure to stormwater, disaster cleanup, drainage, and emergency generators, we’ve helped communities secure funding for the projects that matter most.
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Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your current grant efforts, Hometown Grants is here to support you every step of the way. Let’s talk about your goals—and how we can help you achieve them.
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Meet The Team
Christy Crews
Founder/Consultant
Christy Crews the founder of Hometown Grants. She is a Certified Grant Writer and project leader with five years of experience securing and managing public funding. She has won over $3.7 million in federal and state grants for rural Kansas infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, and emergency systems. Experienced in both pre- and post-award processes, she has managed $1.6 million across 13 projects funded by FEMA, the Kansas Water Office, ARPA, and SPARK. With a background in journalism and grant management systems, Christy strategically aligns projects with funder goals to create competitive applications. A South-Central Kansas native, she champions infrastructure development in rural communities.
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Vanessa Gallego
Consultant/Writer
Vanessa Gallego is an Oregon-based certified funding and grant consultant who combines strategic insight with storytelling expertise to help communities secure vital funding. With more than 20 years of professional experience in marketing and copywriting, she specializes in crafting clear, compelling messages that inspire action and deliver results. Driven by a passion for problem-solving and improving quality of life, Vanessa focuses on projects that create lasting impact for people and communities. Whether developing persuasive grant narratives or strategic funding plans, she blends creativity, data-driven insight, and genuine commitment to turn great ideas into funded, transformative realities.
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Victoria Ebright
Post Award/Writer
Victoria Ebright is a skilled funding consultant and grant writer. She helps clients secure funding through tailored research, strategic message development, and compelling narratives. A Certified Grant Writer and Certified CDBG Grant Administrator in Connecticut, she brings over a decade of experience in public service, nonprofit, and legal sectors. Originally from Colorado, Victoria has lived across the U.S. and now resides in Connecticut with her husband, a retired Navy veteran, and their two daughters. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking, puzzles, and is learning sewing and gardening. Detail-driven and precise, Victoria digs into research with clarity and focus, developing strong supporting arguments.
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Bridget Mabry
Project Manager
Bridget Mabry manages grant writing projects, post-award reporting, and project management for Hometown Grants. A Certified Associate in Project Management and Six Sigma Black Belt, she ensures each project stays on schedule. Bridget excels at coordinating teams, maintaining communication, and driving progress from proposal to completion. Her strong organizational skills and results-oriented approach keep projects efficient and impactful. She is dedicated to ensuring every project upholds the highest standards of quality, accountability, and efficiency.​​​​​​