About Noteworthy Grants
Your mission makes a difference.
We're here to help you fund what's next.
At Noteworthy Grants, we believe that organizations providing essential healthcare and human services deserve the right grant strategy for your mission. From expanding access to quality care to supporting individuals and families through life's toughest challenges, your work strengthens our communities every day. Finding the right funding opportunities, building relationships with funders, and developing competitive proposals takes time, expertise, and thoughtful planning. That's where we come in!
We're a team of passionate grant professionals who partner with healthcare and human services organizations to turn ambitious goals into sustainable funding opportunities. We bring fresh perspectives, strategic thinking, and a genuine commitment to the organizations we support. To us, successful grant writing is about more than securing the next award. It's about building a foundation for lasting impact.
A Team Invested in Your Success
Behind Noteworthy Grants is a collaborative team of researchers, writers, project managers, and problem-solvers. From identifying promising funding opportunities to developing complex federal proposals, we approach each project with curiosity, creativity, and a shared commitment to excellence.
We take pride in understanding the organizations we serve, the challenges they face, and the goals they're working toward. We believe the best results come from working together. That's why we become an extension of your team, bringing the expertise and thoughtful guidance needed to move beyond reacting to the next deadline toward pursuing funding with intention.
Together, we can secure the resources that move your mission forward!
Meet the Team
Cara Hachten
Founder & Chief Grant Strategist
Cara is the visionary behind Noteworthy Grants, bringing nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant development, and leadership. She leads grant strategy and project development for clients, combining thoughtful research, strategic storytelling, and a deep understanding of nonprofit fundraising.
Passionate about the power of community and the organizations that strengthen it, Cara believes successful grant programs are built on strong relationships, intentional planning, and a clear connection between funding opportunities and organizational goals.
Cara is a Certified Grant Writer and member of the Global Grant Writers Collective. She is a graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia and Boston University. Outside of the office, Cara is an active saxophonist and woodwind musician who teaches and performs throughout New England.
Bridget Mabry
Executive Assistant &
Project Manager
Bridget Mabry manages grant writing projects, post-award reporting, and project management for Noteworthy 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.