Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Landscape Architecture & Grant Planning Solutions
Templeton Landscape Architecture & Planning is a professional firm based in Ithaca, New York, specializing in project management, planning, and grant preparation services for local communities and nonprofit organizations. Led by Michele A. Palmer, a licensed landscape architect with over 30 years of experience, the firm combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of community-focused project implementation. Since 2012, we have focused on grant preparation and administration, leveraging our design and construction background to ensure projects are both compelling and implementable. Our team has helped clients secure over $16 million in funding and administered nearly $40 million in projects, including grants prepared by others. We prioritize affordability and accessibility, offering services at competitive rates to support organizations with limited resources.Our unique approach integrates landscape architecture principles with grant management, ensuring realistic project phasing, scope definition, and compliance with funding requirements. As a Certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) in New York State, we bring specialized expertise in MWBE solicitations and compliance reporting. Our clients benefit from our extensive experience with state and federal grant programs, including the New York State Consolidated Funding Application and FEMA initiatives. We provide tailored assistance for organizations navigating complex grant processes, from initial project ideation to final reporting. Our commitment to excellence and community impact has earned us trusted partnerships with municipalities, institutions, and nonprofits across Upstate New York.
Services
Project Ideation
Grant Preparation
Grant Administration
Environmental Review
Community Planning
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of landscape architecture and grant management experience
- LEED-accredited professional leading project design and implementation
- $16 million secured in competitive grant funding for clients
- Affordable rates tailored for resource-limited organizations
- Unique design-focused approach to grant application feasibility
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- Certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) - New York State
What people say
Keep calm demeanor
Successfully completed contract tasks
NYS WBE certified
Patient and professional
Helped secure $16M+ in grants
Services
Grant Preparation
We develop competitive grant applications for local, state, and federal funding sources. Our expertise includes New York State Consolidated Funding Applications and FEMA programs. Combining landscape architecture principles with technical knowledge, we ensure projects meet eligibility criteria while maintaining implementable scopes. Our track record includes securing $16 million in grant awards for community projects.
Grant Administration
Full-service management of awarded grants, including compliance monitoring, reporting requirements, and reimbursement processing. We specialize in navigating complex grant processes for organizations with limited administrative capacity. Our experience covers $40 million in administered projects across environmental, transportation, and community development programs.
Project Planning
Comprehensive land-use planning with emphasis on feasibility analysis and implementation strategies. We guide projects from concept through construction, focusing on realistic phasing and cost assessment. Our planning integrates environmental considerations and public input to create sustainable, community-driven solutions for municipalities and nonprofits.
Environmental Review
Preparation of State Environmental Quality Review documentation for New York State grants. We complete EAF forms and resolutions for local submissions, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Our team's familiarity with SEQR processes streamlines approvals for infrastructure and development projects seeking state funding.
Project Ideation
Matching community needs with appropriate funding sources through strategic project development. We identify grant opportunities aligned with client goals and create tailored project concepts that meet program objectives. This early-stage guidance increases proposal competitiveness while ensuring technical feasibility and budget realism.
People
Michele A. Palmer
Principal Landscape Architect
Licensed landscape architect with 30+ years of experience in design, construction, and community planning. LEED-accredited professional specializing in grant-funded public projects. Cornell University graduate focused on sustainable land-use solutions since 2012.
Questions
What types of grants can you help secure?
We specialize in New York State programs including Environmental Facilities Corporation grants, Downtown Revitalization Initiative funds, and federal sources like FEMA and Safe Routes to Schools programs.
Do you work with small organizations?
Yes, we provide tailored assistance for nonprofits and municipalities with limited planning staff, helping them navigate complex grant processes from application through reporting requirements.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Upstate New York municipalities such as Ithaca, Auburn, Mamaroneck, and Dryden, with experience across New York State and federal grant programs.
How are your rates structured?
We offer competitive rates specifically designed for resource-constrained organizations, providing professional planning and grant support at accessible pricing levels.
What makes you different from other grant writers?
Our landscape architecture background provides unique implementation understanding, ensuring grant applications include realistic project phasing, scope definition, and cost assessments that increase award likelihood.
Are you MWBE-certified?
Yes, we are a Certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise in New York State with experience handling MWBE solicitations and compliance reporting requirements for public projects.
