Questions or Request a Proposal
Our expert team is ready to provide you with customized project proposals for both retainer and per-project services.
Please Review the FAQ's before submitting a service request:
are you currently a non-profit organization with verifiable 501c3 status?
Grant writing services works only with currently active 501c3 non-profit organization. This includes your organization having current documentation of 501c3 letter of determination on file and easily obtainable. Organizations without current or active 501c3 status are not eligible for our services.
If you are unsure of if your organization meets the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Not for Profit status check here
If you are unsure of if your organization meets the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Not for Profit status check here
ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS (REQUIRED)
Does your organization have the following documents? Below are examples of typical documents required for general grant applications.
*Note this is only an example and additional documents may be requested.
**Construction of grant application will Not Start until ALL required/requested documents have been obtained.***
*Note this is only an example and additional documents may be requested.
- 501c3 Tax Identification Number
- 501c3 Non-Profit Letter of Determination
- IRS 990
- Audited financials (most federal grants require this)
- Organizational and Program outlines/descriptions
- Current Organizational and Program Budgets
- List of awards or recognition for your organization
- Letters of Support
- Job Descriptions of Key Staff
- List of collaborative agencies
- Other supporting documents as needed to complete application request.
**Construction of grant application will Not Start until ALL required/requested documents have been obtained.***
time and communication Committment
In order to provide your organization with the highest quality of services we ask that all potential services request abide by the following:
- ALL grant writing service request MUST be a MINIMUM of 30 days out from submission deadline. Double check the deadline and timelines of your grant.
- Timely response to request for information, application questions, etc. is required to meet application deadlines. A timeline will be provided for all projects.
- DOUBLE CHECK APPLICATION DEADLINES. All grant applications provide submission due dates. Make sure that your organization has already reviewed the timeline for the project and has a designated individual as your agencies point of contact.
Do you need a grant writer?
A professional grant writer can be a real asset to your organization when applying for funding. Grant writers understand how to write a strong proposal and the process in completing the proposal on time.
Remember a grant writer is only as strong as the information provided. They do not always have enough information about your organization to effectively tell your story. This requires you to be an active part of the proposal process.
When you hire a professional grant writer, remember, you control the process. Be sure that you've reviewed the proposal and have the systems, staff and plan in place so your grant writer can produce the most compelling and powerful grant proposal for your organization.
Know that grant proposals written in-house are successful. No one knows your organization better than those who provide the direct services. Grant proposals written in house require a collaborative effort, involving multiple levels of the organization in collecting data, narrative descriptions and application review. Your board of directors my also be included in this effort. Although, in-house grants are successful they require a costly commitment of organizational time.
For more information about the general grant writing process see the U.S. Department of Human Services Tips for Writing & Submitting Good Grant Proposals.
Remember a grant writer is only as strong as the information provided. They do not always have enough information about your organization to effectively tell your story. This requires you to be an active part of the proposal process.
When you hire a professional grant writer, remember, you control the process. Be sure that you've reviewed the proposal and have the systems, staff and plan in place so your grant writer can produce the most compelling and powerful grant proposal for your organization.
Know that grant proposals written in-house are successful. No one knows your organization better than those who provide the direct services. Grant proposals written in house require a collaborative effort, involving multiple levels of the organization in collecting data, narrative descriptions and application review. Your board of directors my also be included in this effort. Although, in-house grants are successful they require a costly commitment of organizational time.
For more information about the general grant writing process see the U.S. Department of Human Services Tips for Writing & Submitting Good Grant Proposals.
Grants are not guarenteed
Grant funding is extremely competitive. Even with a professional grant writing expert or a proposal prepared in-house, there is no guarantee that you will receive the funding.
Budget accuracy, construction & Review
All grant applications require some type of budget request. It is your organizations responsibility to provide the most current and accurate information. Data for all budget construction is the obligation of the non-profit organization.
The grant writer will provide a review of budget for alignment with grant proposal application requirements ONLY. It is the responsibility of the Non-Profit point of contact to provide final approval of all application documents, including the proposal and organizational budgets.
The grant writer will provide a review of budget for alignment with grant proposal application requirements ONLY. It is the responsibility of the Non-Profit point of contact to provide final approval of all application documents, including the proposal and organizational budgets.
Grant Writing Service Requests:
For any grant writing or project request please complete the Project Request Form. After submission of this form a GWS team member will reach out via email to schedule a date and time for project consult.
