At Apiary Community Consulting, we partner with mission-driven organizations to bring their housing and community development projects to life. Our collaborative approach means we’re with you from the earliest planning conversations through ribbon-cutting — helping you navigate funding, regulations, and day-to-day project management.
Funding Application Services
We help you build a strong financial foundation for your project by:
Developing pro formas, financial models, and funding strategies
Preparing and submitting funding applications
Coordinating with federal and state agencies, answering questions, and negotiating terms
Gathering due diligence items and managing financing schedules
Acting as your primary liaison to lenders and assembling documentation packages
Guiding you through environmental review and compliance requirements (Section 3, Davis-Bacon, BABAA)
Pre-Construction Services
Before construction begins, we set your project up for success by:
Managing the bid process and coordinating with architects and contractors
Leading regular meetings with your project team to keep schedules on track
Reviewing and advising on contracts to protect your organization’s interests
Developing and updating project budgets and timelines
Supporting municipal reviews and permitting outside the architect/contractor’s scope
Construction Period Services
During construction, we act as your owner’s representative to:
Review and co-approve contractor pay applications
Handle project administration beyond the architect’s or contractor’s scope
Inspect final construction alongside your team to ensure quality
Lead vendor procurement for services like testing, security, IT, AV, and FF&E
Coordinate utilities with contractors and municipalities
Manage change orders and ensure proper project closeout
Compliance & Cost Certification Services
We make sure you stay audit-ready by:
Recommending best practices for accounting and monthly reconciliations
Finalizing cost certification data and coordinating with your CPA
Providing compliance oversight and documentation support
Ongoing Project Management
Throughout the process, we:
Provide monthly project status reports, highlighting risks and key deadlines
Oversee compliance for procurement, funding draws, and recordkeeping
Regularly review costs against budget and troubleshoot challenges as they arise