Established in 2015 , PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions, LLC assists organizations with grant research, writing, management, & training. We are the only firm in Kansas City that locally specializes in indirect cost rate negotiations. Our team-based approach allows us to collaborate and communicate effectively to ensure successful submission of projects.

Our Mission

Inspiring organizations to strategically find, write, and manage grants.

Our Vision

The world of grants to be responsible, accountable, and transparent.

Our Values

• Integrity
•. Teamwork
• Customer-Service
•. Respect
• Quality

Jasmine Markanday, President/Owner

Jasmine Markanday, MBA is an experienced grant professional who specializes in Federal grant readiness, grant research, writing, and management. She has worked with and for nonprofits for over 20 years as an accountant and consultant. She assists clients with grant compliance based on 2 CFR 200 and Federal Administrative Regulations.

Since 2014, Jasmine has assisted many organizations with indirect cost rate negotiations resulting in additional estimated revenue of $500,000 plus. She received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with Information Systems from Emporia State University and her MBA with Healthcare Administration from MidAmerica Nazarene University.

If not working, she can be found reading, crafting, or walking/hiking on the trails.

Affiliations & Leadership

• National Grants Management Association, Member

  • Certified Grants Management Specialist
    

• Grants Professional Association, Member

  • Grants Professional Foundation, Member

  • Ethics Committee

  • Professional Development & Growth Committee

• Heart of America Kansas/Missouri Grants Chapter

  • Board of Directors, Vice-President/President Elect

  • Program Committee

  • Scholarship Review Committee

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants