Guiding planning and development processes that build more equitable and inclusive communities.

Consulting Services

We’re With You, Every Step of the Way

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