Before anyone commits money to a project, someone has to answer whether it will work. A feasibility study is that answer, written so a funder, a lender or a board can rely on it.
We produce feasibility research for projects seeking public funding, private investment or board approval — across housing, infrastructure, transportation, energy, agriculture and community development.
What a feasibility study establishes
- Market demand. Whether there is real, evidenced need for what is being proposed, and at what scale.
- Financial viability. Cost structure, revenue assumptions, break-even analysis and the sensitivities that would change the answer.
- Operational practicality. Whether the organization can actually deliver it with the people and systems available.
- Regulatory landscape. The approvals, registrations and requirements the project will have to satisfy.
- Risk. What could go wrong, how likely it is, and what would mitigate it.
- Alternatives. The options considered and why the recommended one is preferred.
Why funders ask for one
Public funders and lenders are being asked to take a risk with money that is not theirs. A feasibility study is how they discharge that responsibility, and a weak one is a common reason applications stall at review even when the project itself is sound.
It also protects you. A study that concludes honestly that a project is not viable has saved you the cost of finding out later.
What you receive
- A written report structured for the audience that will read it — funder, lender or board
- Financial models delivered as working spreadsheets you can update yourself, not locked files
- Data sources cited so every figure can be traced
- An executive summary that stands on its own, because that is the part most people read
- A clear recommendation, including where the evidence does not support proceeding
Common questions
How long does a feasibility study take?
It depends on the scope and how much data already exists. Tell us the project and the deadline and we will tell you honestly whether it is achievable.
Will it say what we want it to say?
No. A study written to reach a predetermined conclusion is worthless to a funder and dangerous to you, and reviewers can tell. We write what the evidence supports.
Can it be used for a grant application?
Yes, and often that is the point. Feasibility evidence strengthens the case in a grant application, and we can produce both.
Do you provide engineering or environmental studies?
No. We provide research, analysis and writing. Where a project needs certified engineering or environmental work, we say so early and work alongside the qualified professional you engage.
Where we work
We deliver nationwide, remotely. Federal registrations, federal and foundation grants, and proposal work are not tied to geography — most of our engagements never require anyone to be in the same room.
In California we work across Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and the wider Inland Empire, plus San Diego, Ventura and the Central Valley. State-specific programmes such as Cal eProcure and California SB certification are, by definition, California only — everything else travels.
Our office is in downtown San Bernardino. See all service areas.
Request a Quote
- Call (909) 454-7076 — the fastest route. Monday to Friday.
- Book a consultation — pick a time that suits you.
- Email us about Feasibility Study — opens a message already titled, so it reaches the right person.
If you only want to know whether you need this at all, ask. There is no charge for that conversation.
GERC is a woman-led advisory firm in downtown San Bernardino, serving the Inland Empire, Southern California and clients nationwide. Led by Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, a PhD legal economist with more than 14 years of experience. CAGE 11SD2, California SB (Micro) and SB-PW certified.
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