Merchant McIntyre & Associates (MM) is a Washington, DC-based federal government relations and grants consulting firm dedicated to helping communities access and effectively deploy federal resources. MM partners with local governments, healthcare systems, colleges and universities, and nonprofits to navigate the full federal funding lifecycle from early strategy and project framing to congressional appropriations and competitive grant pursuit, through post-award compliance and implementation support.
MM brings deep experience across a wide range of federal agencies and funding streams and supports projects in areas such as community and economic development, public safety, healthcare access, infrastructure, workforce development, and higher education, with a particular strength for serving rural and underserved communities.
MM is known for translating complex federal policy and funding landscapes into clear, actionable strategies. With a highly tailored and hands-on approach, the MM team helps clients align local priorities with federal trends, build compelling funding narratives, and develop sustainable, multi-year funding strategies, helping mission-driven organizations bring transformational projects to life.
