Grant Writing Services

The following is an overview of Hired Gun's grant services. Please click here for more information.

At Hired Gun Writing, we offer the following grant writing services. Depending on your organization's needs, you may require one or all three.

1. Grant Source Research. If you don't have time to sort through the thousands of available grants and giving sources, we can do it for you. We search federal, state and local government databases, and 10,000-20,000 foundation and corporate giving sources, and compile a list of potential funding opportunities that fit your project or organization. If desired, we will write and submit Letters of Inquiry to chosen prospects.


2. Grant Preparation. We write and prepare comprehensive grant packages for all types of government and private grants. We consult with your organization to solidify your goals and objectives, write your proposal to speak directly to the funding agency, prepare supplementary documents, proofread and edit, submit your grant and handle follow-up.
3. Grant Editing and Consulting. If you have a grant proposal and want a professional evaluation before you submit it, we will: Proofread your grant; make sure it meets proposal guidelines and matches the grantor's objectives; and offer suggestions to target any weaknesses.

Grant Writing Fees

At Hired Gun we do not work on contingency or for commission. This is considered an unethical practice, and you should avoid doing business with any grant writer who engages in it (and some do).

Grant Source Research and Editing/Consulting Services: $45 per hour. For this work, you may set a "not to exceed" amount.

Grant Preparation: Because of the huge variance in the complexity of grant proposals, the best way to get an accurate quote is to contact us with your project details.

Hiring us as your grant writer: How it works.

1. You contact us for a free consultation and/or estimate.
2. We review the Request for Proposal and provide you with an exact quote.
3. Once we decide we're right for each other, we send you a contract outlining the exact work we'll be doing, the total cost and the agreed upon deadline. You may also make changes to the contract.
4. You sign the contract and send a deposit.
5. We consult with key members of your organization about project details and your goals and objectives.
6. You send us any relevant background information.
7. We request any additional documents we need to complete your package.
8. We send you a first draft, and you give us your feedback.
9. We send you a second draft, along with all required supplementary materials.
10. You send us your comments on the second draft and other documents.
11. We send you the final version of your proposal and receive your final approval.
12. If you are submitting your proposal directly, we send you the complete package and you send us the final payment.
13. If we are submitting your package, we send you a complete duplicate copy and submission confirmation, and you send us the final payment.
14. You enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your grant proposal is complete, well-written, and done on time and on budget.

Getting grant funding isn't easy. But when you call in the Hired Guns, we more efficiently and effectively to get you the grant support you need.

Take the first step toward securing your future. Call or contact us to learn more about how we can help you submit powerful, winning grant proposals.

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