Frequently Asked Questions
Including our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
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Who are we? We are an award-winning tech startup that provides grant submission and business development services. A&G Suite Co. was founded by fashionpreneurs Alexis Riley and Gynella Ngounou.
Are we black-owned? Yes. We are 100% black-owned and female-owned.
Why was A&G Suite Co. founded? We wholeheartedly believe in supporting the growth of an entrepreneur through validating their business ideas or concepts. As a result, we founded A&G Suite Co. to assist them in their capital raising and business development process.
What's the best way to contact us? If you have a question or concern, visit our Contact page.
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What do we offer? A Monthly Grant List, Grant Revision Consultations, and Corporate Grant Research and Application.
How does the Monthly Grant List work? The Monthly Grant List is a subscription service where clients subscribed to receive a list of 20 business grants. The list is updated every month and the the grants are for all types of businesses. The list is for businesses within the United States.
When do clients receive the Monthly Grant List? The Monthly Grant List is made available on the first Monday of each month.
Is the Monthly Grant List tailored specifically to clients businesses? The Monthly Grant List is a compilation of different types of business grants for all businesses within the United States.
Are the grants on the Monthly Grant List for startups? Yes, we target early stage founders.
Are the grants on the lists for businesses? Yes, the Monthly Grant List consists of business grants.
Is the Monthly Grant List updated? Yes, every month there are new grants added to the list.
How do clients know what grants are on the Monthly Grant List? Clients will be given access to the Monthly Grant List after subscribing.
Are clients required to be in a specific industry to subscribe to the Monthly Grant List? No. All business industries are highly encouraged to subscribe to the Monthly Grant List.
How long will clients have access to the Monthly Grant List? Clients have access to the Monthly Grant List from the day the list is made available to the last day of the month at 6 PM EST.
What are the requirements to subscribe to the Monthly Grant List? Clients are required to have a legal entity registered with the state.
When clients receive a grant, is A&G Suite. Co. taking a percentage of the grant(s)? No. We only charge an upfront fee. Any grant award won by a client is solely the client’s award.
How do the Grant Revision Consultations work? The Grant Revision Consultations are scheduled calls with the Grant Writing Team where clients can walk through applicable grants and get writing tips and key terms on their grant applications. This is only applicable to grants that require an essay or long-form answer responses.
How should clients prepare for the Grant Revision Consultations? Clients should bring the grant(s) they want to review. These grants should already be started on prior to the call. We will not review a grant from beginning to end. We are only offering writing tips and keywords to help your application stand out.
Can clients bring grants they have found on their own, to the Grant Revision Consultation? Yes. Clients can bring grants they have already started applying for to the Grant Revision Consultation. Clients must have already filled out any necessary information about their business prior to joining the call.
What are some tips and things needed to apply for grants? To get writing tips and key terms on grant applications, clients must book a Grant Revision Consultation.
What is the Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP)? The CGRAP is where our award-winning Grant Research and Writing Team will research and apply to 20 Grants tailored to your business, for you, for one month. This package requires a non-refundable application fee and application approval prior to purchase.
How does the Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP) work? Step 1: Go to www.agsuite.co/service
Step 2: Click “Pay Your Application Fee” before the Application Fee Deadline. We are always accepting Applications for the CGRAP. The Application Fee Deadline will be updated in the description bar of the CGRAP.
Step 3: Complete payment of the application fee.
Step 4: Receive (via email) and submit your CGRAP Application via JotForm
Step 5: Await approval from A&G Suite Co’s Grant Writing Team
Step 6: If approved, you will receive an approval and CGRAP Contracts via email
What happens when clients are approved? Approved clients will receive CGRAP contract paperwork via email. All approved clients will be notified via email. This email will include the option to purchase the Package. The FIRST 3 Approved Clients to purchase the Package will be selected as the top 3 for that prospective month.
How many clients will be selected for the Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP)? Only 3 approved clients from the waiting list will be selected for that prospected month.
Is the Application Fee the same cost as the monthly Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP)? No. The Application fee is a separate cost from the monthly CGRAP.
Are clients required to be in a specific industry to begin the Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP)? No. All business industries are highly encouraged to subscribe to the CGRAP.
How long is the wait time from when clients purchase and submit the Application for Approval? The wait time varies based on how many applications have been received. There is an Application Fee Deadline. The Application Fee Deadline is when we will stop reviewing new applications. Only applications submitted before Application Fee Deadline will be considered.
Can clients bring their own grants for A&G Suite Co. to apply for on the clients behalf? Yes.
If a client is approved for the Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP) but isn’t selected for that month, do they need to pay another application fee? No. All clients that are approved for the CGRAP are placed on a waiting list. All approved clients are informed via email. The first 3 clients to purchase the CGRAP after being notified will be selected for that prospective month.
How do clients know if they are a good fit for the Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP)? Clients will not know if they are a good fit for the CGRAP until they go through the application process and are approved.
How will clients know when they are approved for the Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP)? All Approved clients will be notified via email if they have been approved.
What is the time frame of the Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP)? The CGRAP is a monthly service. Clients that are selected can only book for one month.
How will clients know their progress on approval for the Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP)? Clients will receive all updates on their progress via email.
How do clients know if the top 3 selections have been made for the Corporate Grant Research & Application Package (CGRAP)? All clients that are approved will be notified. The first 3 clients to purchase the CGRAP will be the 3 clients chosen for one month.
When should new clients pay the Corporate Grant Research & Application Fee? Clients can purchase the Application to begin their CGRAP process once it is open back up. To be notified, clients must subscribe to our email list.
What are the contracts in the CGRAP? The contracts are a part of the CGRAP process of approval. Clients are required to sign and agree to all contracts. By signing, clients agree that they will not share any of the grant information they receive or are in contact with while participating in any service in any format with A&G Suite Co. This applies to the monthly grant list as well.
Can clients submit multiple businesses for the CGRAP? Yes. Each client that wants to submit more than one business for the CGRAP needs to pay for however many they are seeking help on in Application Fees.
Does A&G Suite Co. write proposals? At this time we only offer the services listed.
Does A&G Suite Co. work with Non-Profits? We offer Non-Profit grants in our Monthly Grant List
Are there any exceptions to the services listed? We reserve the right to change anything stated on our website at any time.
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What is A&G Grant Writers service?
A&G Grant Writers is a service where our award-winning Grant Writers will research and apply for grants tailored to your business for you - so you don’t have to!
How much is this service?
This service is $3,000 for a 4-week turnaround of a minimum of $30,000 in grants, tailored to your business.
What is my $3,000 for?
The $3,000 is the convenience of access to our award-winning Grant Writers advocating for your business through the research and application to a minimum of $30,000 in funding, access to Grant Donors that were made available through our research, access to our experienced Grant Consultants that provide critique and feedback on your brand, and your business accumulating thousands of dollars in possible funding all in a 4 week turnaround. A&G Suite Co. does not take a percentage of the grants awarded to your business, contrary to the industry standard of 10% plus commission of every grant awarded.
Why do you not take a percentage?
At A&G Suite Co. we prioritize and value our Clients first. We do that through only having a one-time, upfront cost of $3,000. We care about your business and the work that you are doing. In us advocating for your business, we want every dollar that you win to go back into your mission.
How many grant writers do you have?
We are a small but mighty team of experienced Grant Writers that have been able to apply to millions in funding for business owners in various industries.
Has anyone received any funding working with A&G Suite Co in any capacity?
We are pleased to share that our Clients, through partnership with A&G Suite Co. have been able to receive funding for their business, and beyond that, they have gained industry partnership and investments all to move their business mission forward.
What is your success rate?
We have been successful in researching and applying over a million dollars in funding to our Clients, all within a 4 week turnaround.
How many grants have you won personally?
Our Founders have individually secured funding for their business. Through A&G Suite Co., we are providing a bridge between business owners having access to Grant Donors that are actively seeking to support and fund small and growing businesses.
How many grants have you won for your prior Clients?
We are pleased to share that our Clients, through partnership with A&G Suite Co. have been able to receive funding for their business, and beyond that, they have gained industry partnership and investments all to move their business mission forward. As of now, it is roughly $50,000 in funding that has been awarded.
What are your guarantees with the A&G Grant Writers service?
When partnering with our A&G Grant Writers, we guarantee that you will receive access to our Grant Research and Writing team who will research and apply to a minimum of $30,000 in grants tailored to you and your business. We also guarantee that you will receive direct access to Grant Donors. We guarantee that we will not take a percentage of any of the grants awarded to you and your business, so if awarded, you will receive 100% of the funding awarded to your business.
How many grants will you apply to? Is it one or two?
We pride ourselves on quality grants and that quality is determined by how much funding are these grants worth. We understand that anything awarded to your business is valuable, but we also understand that you are coming to A&G Suite Co. because you recognize the value on how impactful grants can be to your business. In us honoring your partnership, we want to value our time together through our minimal amount of funding being $30,000. We understand that a lot of our Clients are new to the grant process as a whole, so we offer this guarantee of a $30,000 minimum so mentally you already know that your business is being advocated for toward Grant Donors awarding thousands of dollars in grants. With you knowing that we are applying to quality grants, one grant exceeding $30,000 could be impactful to your business.
Does A&G Suite Co. take a percentage of the grants awarded to my business?
We guarantee that we will not take a percentage of any of the grants awarded to you and your business, so if awarded, you will receive 100% of the funding awarded to your business. At A&G Suite Co. we prioritize and value our Clients first. We do that through only having a one-time, upfront cost of $3,000. We care about your business and the work that you are doing. In us advocating for your business, we want every dollar that you win to go back into your mission.
How will I know if I am selected for a Grant?
With your granted permission, we will use your email to apply to the grant applications so that any updates on your application status will be shared with you via your email inbox.
What is the process of the A&G Grant Writers service?
This is a 4-week process where in Week 1 we will meet to provide an overview of the service and process, and learn more about your business through the required materials and Intake Form. In Week 2, our Team will use the information gathered from you about your business to research available grants tailored to your business. In Week 3, our Team will apply to those opportunities that were researched in week 2. In Week 4, our Team will conclude all grant applications and request to schedule your End of Service Evaluation Consultation. The Consultation is when we will recap the entire 4-week service, and provide our feedback on how the process went. Each week you will receive an email update of where our Team is at within the process. At the end of the End of Service Evaluation Consultation, you will receive an email follow-up with the list of grants our Team was able to research and apply to for your business. If you have any questions, you can email us directly at agsuiteco@gmail.com.
How long is this process?
This service is 4-weeks. In Week 1 we will meet to provide an overview of the service and process, and learn more about your business through the required materials and Intake Form. In Week 2, our Team will use the information gathered from you about your business to research available grants tailored to your business. In Week 3, our Team will apply to those opportunities that were researched in week 2. In Week 4, our Team will conclude all grant applications and request to schedule your End of Service Evaluation Consultation. The Consultation is when we will recap the entire 4-week service, and provide our feedback on how the process went. Each week you will receive an email update of where our Team is at within the process. At the end of the End of Service Evaluation Consultation, you will receive an email follow-up with the list of grants our Team was able to research and apply to for your business. If you have any questions, you can email us directly at agsuiteco@gmail.com.
What do I need for this service? Are these required?
Yes, we require all Clients to have a registered business with an existing website and digital business presence, pitch deck, 1-minute brand video, professional headshot, and proof of business progression.
Are you only going to apply to $30,000 or will it be more than that?
We pride ourselves on quality grants and that quality is determined by how much funding are these grants worth. We understand that anything awarded to your business is valuable, but we also understand that you are coming to A&G Suite Co. because you recognize the value on how impactful grants can be to your business. In us honoring your partnership, we want to value our time together through our minimal amount of funding being $30,000. We understand that a lot of our Clients are new to the grant process as a whole, so we offer this guarantee of a $30,000 minimum so mentally you already know that your business is being advocated for toward Grant Donors awarding thousands of dollars in grants. With you knowing that we are applying to quality grants, one grant exceeding $30,000 could be impactful to your business.
What if I don’t have all the required materials?
During Week 1 we will review your Intake Form and offer suggestions on how to move forward in working with our A&G Grant Writers, if you do not have all the required materials. We can provide information on how to complete your required materials if you are unsure on how to get started.
What happens if I don’t win a grant?
It’s okay. Through working with our A&G Grant Writers, you are able to gain insight about the grant writing process, as well as transformational knowledge and feedback from Grant Donors on how to better structure your business to be in a position to attract grants. We encourage you to learn everything you can from the grants you don't win, take all feedback on board, and use it to make your next application even better. Applying to grants is a marathon, not a sprint.
Will I get my money back if I don’t win a grant?
No, the $3,000 investment in your business is for the convenience of access to our award-winning Grant Writers advocating for your business through the research and application to a minimum of $30,000 in funding, access to Grant Donors that were made available through our research, access to our experienced Grant Consultants that provide critique and feedback on your brand, and your business accumulating thousands of dollars in possible funding all in a 4 week turnaround. A&G Suite Co. does not take a percentage of the grants awarded to your business, contrary to the industry standard of 10% plus commission of every grant awarded. All payments are nonrefundable.
When will I speak to you again?
All A&G Grant Writers Clients have access to our team throughout the duration of service. Any prospective Clients can submit a Contact Us Form, or book a Discovery Call to speak one-on-one with our Team.
When will I know if I won or didn’t win a grant?
With your granted permission, we will use your email to apply to the grant applications so that any updates on your application status will be shared with you via your email inbox.
Should I provide you with my personal email or business email?
Ideally, we prefer your business email. If you do not have a business email, your personal email will suffice.
Do you think my business has a chance of winning a grant?
The grant win is determined solely by the Grant Donor. Through partnering with our A&G Suite Co. Grant Writers, we help you research and submit your grant applications.
Are the services refundable?
No, all A&G Suite Co. services are nonrefundable. We suggest you seek professional guidance to determine if you can write this off as a business expense.
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All services are nonrefundable. You are responsible for carefully reading the service description before agreeing to our Terms & Conditions/Privacy Policy and making a purchase. A&G Suite Co. does not offer refunds on any service.
Purchase of any service on A&G Suite Co’s website confirms your agreement to all terms of conditions and privacy policies.
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You are responsible for unsubscribing to the Monthly Grant List before your next charge date. To unsubscribe, click Here to sign into your A&G Suite Co. account. If you forgot your password, you have the option to reset your password.
If clients do not cancel their subscription before the next charge date, clients agree that they can not request a refund once that charge is made.
There are no refunds on The Monthly Grant List.
Subscription to the Monthly Grant List confirms your agreement to these policies listed.
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How can new clients contact us? All new clients should submit the Contact Form found on our Contact page. We strongly recommend all new and existing clients to read through our FAQ prior to submission.
How can existing clients contact us? If you have a question or concern, email is the best way to get in contact with our team. We highly suggest checking your email daily as our team sends out updates via email.
What are our business hours? Our operation hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 am-4 pm EST.
I paid for a service and have not heard anything. What do I do? We advise all clients to check their spam folders for any response from our team. If there is no response there then clients should submit a Contact Us Form.
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Are we hiring? We are not hiring for any new positions at this time. Please join our Contact List to be notified when new positions become available.
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All Consultation Calls are recorded and nonrefundable.
There is a 10-minute grace policy. After that, the Consultation Call will be canceled.
If you miss a Consultation, it is nonrefundable and you will need to repurchase a Consultation to book.
All rescheduled consultation calls require a minimum of 48 hours notice. Failure to do so will result in cancellation. Clients will be required to repurchase and book another consultation.
The Discovery Call is $100 an hour. The Discovery Call is a one-hour virtual discovery call with our A&G Suite Co. team to ask any further questions related to A&G Suite Co.’s current services and receive recommendations on what service(s) to purchase for your business.
The same policies for the Grant Revision Consultation are applied to the Discovery Calls.
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These are the required Consultation Calls Regulations. If you fail to abide, the Call will be cancelled. The service is nonrefundable.
Required Attire: Business casual
Cameras: All Consultations Calls are recorded. Cameras must be turned on and facing you during the entire Consultation.
Noise/Background: This is a professional call and we require you to have a quiet place.
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I want to change my email associated to my account, how do I do that? Unfortunately, it isn't possible to change the email address associated with your account at this time. You can create a new account using your updated email address.
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