This is a guide to our grant writing services and is designed to help nonprofits, municipalities, companies, universities, researchers, and other mission-driven entities choose the right level of support for their funding goals.
Which Grant Writing Service Is Right for You?
Use the guide below to determine which service best fits your organization’s goals, capacity, and funding strategy.
Grant writing retainers
Best if:
- You need ongoing grant submissions across multiple funders
- You don’t have sufficient internal grant-writing capacity
- Deadlines for grant applications and reporting are slipping through the cracks
- You want a long-term partner to manage deadlines, strategy, and submissions
Not ideal if:
- You only need help with one specific opportunity
- You already have strong in-house grant-writing staff
- Your budget is limited
Government grant writing
Best if:
- You’re pursuing federal, state, or local government grants
- Your organization can support compliance, documentation, and reporting
- You have longer timelines and cross-department coordination capacity
- You’re seeking larger, more complex awards
Not ideal if:
- You need fast turnaround or short applications
- You don’t have the internal structure to handle the hefty grant requirements
Foundation grants
Best if:
- Your funding strategy relies on private foundations
- You value relationship-driven, targeted submissions
- You want tailored narratives aligned with funder priorities
Not ideal if:
- You’re focused exclusively on government funding
Grant prospect research
Best if:
- You have staff or consultants who can write grants internally
- You lack a reliable, aligned funding pipeline
- You want to avoid wasting time on poor-fit opportunities
- You’re building or refining a long-term funding strategy
Not ideal if:
- You need immediate application support
- You’re looking for writing or submission services
Proofreading and editing
Best if:
- You’ve already drafted a grant proposal
- You want to improve clarity, alignment, and competitiveness
- You need a second set of expert eyes before submission
- You’re responding to a high-stakes or highly competitive opportunity
Not ideal if:
- You need full proposal development
- Your budget for services is limited
Consultations and training
Best if:
- You want expert guidance without ongoing services
- You’re building internal grant-writing capacity
- You need help with strategy, readiness, or a specific challenge
- Your team wants training on grant systems, processes, or best practices
Not ideal if:
- You need hands-on writing or submission management
- You’re looking for outsourced grant development
Post-award grants management
Best if:
- You’ve received a grant and need help with compliance, reporting, and tracking
- You manage multiple active awards
- You want to reduce audit risk and missed deadlines
- You’re scaling programs supported by grant funding
Not ideal if:
- You haven’t secured funding yet
- You only need proposal development support
| Service | Best for | Writing included | Ongoing support | Typical use case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant writing retainers | Organizations needing consistent, ongoing grant support | Yes | Yes | Long-term funding strategy with multiple submissions per year |
| Government grant writing | Federal, state, or local government applicants | Yes | Project-based | Large, complex applications with compliance requirements |
| Foundation grant writing | Private foundation funding | Yes | Project-based | Targeted, relationship-driven proposals |
| Grant prospect research | Teams with internal writing capacity | No | No | Building a qualified, aligned funding pipeline |
| Proofreading & editing | Draft proposals nearing submission | Editing only | No | Improving clarity, competitiveness, and alignment |
| Consultations & training | Organizations building internal capacity | No | Session-based | Strategy guidance, readiness, and skill-building |
| Post-award grants management | Active grant recipients | No | Yes | Compliance, reporting, and award tracking |
How These Services Work Together
Research
Many organizations work with us across more than one service as their funding needs evolve.
Write
Grant prospect research often informs grant writing retainers or project-based grant writing, while foundation and government grant writing may be delivered as part of an ongoing engagement.
Manage
Post-award grants management supports organizations after funding is secured, ensuring compliance and continuity across the full grant lifecycle.
You can engage us for a single service or combine services based on
your goals, capacity, and funding timeline.
How Our Services Are Priced
- Our grant writing services are priced based on the scope of work, level of strategy, research required, and writing involved.
- We do not charge commission-based or contingency fees. Instead, pricing is structured around clearly defined deliverables so clients understand what’s included before work begins.
- Pricing varies by service type and organizational needs and is provided in a detailed proposal following an initial consultation.
Ready to determine the right grant writing support?
Start with a consultation to discuss your funding goals and identify which services are the best fit.
Schedule Your Consultation