For more than two decades, Shelly Davis has done one thing exceptionally well, helping hospitals turn ambitious visions into funded realities.
As the founder of Davis Development and Consulting, Shelly brings over 20 years of specialized grant writing and management experience to one of healthcare’s most important challenges, securing the resources needed to improve patient care, drive innovation, and strengthen communities. Her work spans the full spectrum of healthcare funding, including federal and state grants, as well as private and corporate foundation awards. Her clients include health systems, rural hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Rural Health Clinics that serve some of the country’s most underserved populations.
Beyond proposal development, Shelly and the DDC team support clients through implementation planning, project management, evaluation, sustainability planning, and reporting. This gives organizations a reliable partner not just in securing funding, but in carrying programs forward after awards are received.
What sets Shelly apart is not just her track record, but her ability to find the story behind the numbers. With a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Georgia and a career built at the intersection of strategic consulting and persuasive writing, she understands that a strong grant proposal requires both data and narrative. She knows what funders are looking for and how to present an organization’s mission in a way that stands out.
This experience is especially valuable for rural healthcare organizations, where grant funding often represents the difference between a program that exists and one that doesn’t. Shelly understands the unique funding landscape rural providers face, including eligibility requirements, workforce challenges, and the priorities of funders who focus on rural impact. She brings that insight into every project she takes on.
A proud member of the Grant Professionals Association, Shelly is deeply invested in her clients’ success. If you are pursuing your first major federal award or looking to strengthen a long-term funding strategy, Shelly and the DDC team are ready to put their expertise to work for you.
