For Grant Funders
Supporting Small Business Innovation Through Responsible AI
GurrMarketing AI Consulting is grant-ready and prepared to deploy funds immediately upon award. Systems, vendors, and compliance processes are in place to ensure transparent, measurable, and responsible use of all awarded funds. We exist to help small businesses strengthen operations, improve marketing efficiency, and remain competitive through practical, ethical, and accessible artificial intelligence solutions.
This page is provided to support grant reviewers, foundations, and funding partners seeking clear documentation, transparency, and alignment with community impact goals.
👉 [Download the GurrMarketing AI Consulting Grant Pack (PDF)
About the Founder
Calvin Ervin
Founder & Owner, GurrMarketing AI Consulting
U.S. Army Veteran — MOS 25Q, Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer
Calvin brings military technical discipline, systems thinking, and leadership to small business consulting. His background in managing complex communications systems directly informs his approach to deploying AI tools that are reliable, secure, and aligned with real-world business needs.
Improve efficiency
Strengthen customer engagement
Offset shrinking margins
Navigate competitive market conditions
Our Mission
To equip small businesses—particularly minority-owned, veteran-owned, and legacy enterprises—with the skills, confidence, and insight needed to use AI responsibly to:
AI consulting is not simply a technological upgrade; it is a strategic tool that, when applied correctly, can level the playing field for small businesses.
Small and micro-businesses
Minority-owned enterprises
Veteran-owned businesses
Businesses transitioning to digital-first operations
Geographic & Community Focus
Our services are intentionally designed to be accessible, scalable, and practical for organizations without internal technical teams.
Service Area: Los Angeles County & Orange County, California
Primary Beneficiaries:
Funding Request Overview
GurrMarketing AI Consulting is seeking $10,000 in grant funding to support the launch and early implementation of AI consulting and marketing services.
Grant funding will be used to:
Establish core AI tools and platforms
Complete advanced AI agent certification and training
Support contractor expertise for implementation
Launch pilot AI programs for local small businesses
Expand outreach and community engagement
A detailed budget and use-of-funds breakdown is included in the Grant Pack.
Grant-Funded Project Overview
Develop AI agent prototypes for small business use cases
Launch pilot programs for local businesses in Los Angeles County
Deliver training sessions focused on AI literacy and automation adoption
Create case studies and measurable impact reports for accountability
With grant support, GurrMarketing AI Consulting will:
Download Grant Materials
All supporting documentation has been consolidated into a single, professional Grant Pack for reviewer convenience.
The Grant Pack includes:
Executive Summary
Grant Proposal Narrative
Capability Statement
Business Plan (Grant Version)
Detailed Use of Funds
Grant Cover Letter
Website Content Overview
Accountability & Transparency
GurrMarketing AI Consulting is committed to:
Responsible and ethical AI implementation
Clear documentation and reporting
Delivering measurable value to participating businesses
Long-term sustainability beyond grant funding
We welcome questions, follow-up discussions, or requests for additional documentation.
Contact Information
Calvin Ervin
Founder & Owner
📧 calvin@gurrmarketing.com
🌐 www.gurrmarketing.com