Compass Rose Grants & Compliance provides specialized advisory services to rural and small public agencies managing federally and state-funded programs. We support organizations in securing critical funding, meeting complex compliance requirements, and executing defensible procurements that protect public resources, strengthen project delivery, and allow agencies to continue to receive funding.

Public agencies today face increasing regulatory demands, limited internal staffing, and heightened accountability for the stewardship of grant and capital funds. Compass Rose exists to help agencies navigate these challenges with clarity, confidence, and practical expertise.

Mission

Compass Rose Grants & Compliance is committed to helping public agencies move successfully from funding opportunity to project completion through responsible stewardship, compliant systems, and effective implementation support.

Expertise You Can Trust

Compass Rose is led by Abigail Wheeler, CGMS, PMP, a Certified Grants Management Specialist and Project Management Professional with over a decade of experience of grants, compliance, procurement, and capital program administration within the public transit and local government environment. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of:

• Federal and state grant lifecycle requirements

• Grant writing, with a 90% or better award rate

• Managed $20M in grants simultaniously; over $75M in her career

• Compliant procurement and contracting practices

• Policy and procedure development

• Capital project documentation and delivery support

• Capacity-building for rural and small-city agencies

• Pre-audit preparation and post-audit corrections

Who We Serve

Compass Rose partners with Rural and small-city agencies who typically lack the capacity or expertise to navigate the complex grants and compliance environment.

• Rural and small urban transit agencies

• Municipalities and counties

• Special districts and authorities

• Public works and infrastructure programs

• Agencies managing federally funded capital investments

We understand the unique realities of smaller organizations, where staff wears many hats as compliance demands continue to grow.

Our Approach

Compass Rose provides services through flexible, procurement-ready engagement models, including:

• Fixed-fee project packages

• Hourly advisory and technical assistance

• Monthly retainer partnerships for ongoing support

• Training and support

We focus on delivering clear documentation, compliant systems, and reliable guidance that agencies can implement and sustain.