Since every project is different, you should speak to our team for any information about rates and services for a particular project. However, the following list will give you a very general range of our fees for typical projects. grantwinners.net is a member in good standing of the Portland Time Bank and does accept Time Dollars as payment; please contact us for details.
Does grantwinners.net work on commission? The short answer is "no." The explanation is at the bottom of this page.
Please click on the following topics for details about our rates:
consulting services
Grant application and funding process education, program design,
grant proposal project management, and most other advice or
guidance services are typically billed at a rate of $75 per hour.
research
Simple searches providing a list of potential foundation or
corporate funding partners run approximately $200. Keep in mind,
however, the list we provide at this level is not based on
exhaustive research. We check the major elements of a funder's
parameters (geography, funding exclusions, general goals). This
list is only a starting point for more detailed
research.
Detailed searches for foundation funding, ranging from $400-600, result in a list of potential funding partners more closely linked to your project or organization. This more comprehensive list will include previously funded organizations and projects, lists of board members, and, most important, a description of the funder's mission: who are they really looking to support.
For information about the Federal grant research process, click here.
Detailed searches for foundation funding, ranging from $400-600, result in a list of potential funding partners more closely linked to your project or organization. This more comprehensive list will include previously funded organizations and projects, lists of board members, and, most important, a description of the funder's mission: who are they really looking to support.
For information about the Federal grant research process, click here.
editing
Editing services are typically billed at $75 per hour.
proposal preparation
Most "mini-proposals" or letters of inquiry require substantial
planning on your part. The fee range for this initial work is quite
wide based on your readiness. Typical letters of inquiry range from
$225 to over $500. The advantage of preparing a high quality letter
of inquiry is that the content can easily be shaped for future
letters to other potential funding partners.
Full proposals, too, have a very wide range of typical rates. For a project with clearly established goals, objectives, quantifiable outcomes, and existing financial support, a full proposal might run just $500. However, many organizations have not addressed the questions funders want answered. Most full proposals to foundations range from $1500-2000. Federal grants range from $5,000-10,000 depending on client experience, readiness, and timing.
Full proposals, too, have a very wide range of typical rates. For a project with clearly established goals, objectives, quantifiable outcomes, and existing financial support, a full proposal might run just $500. However, many organizations have not addressed the questions funders want answered. Most full proposals to foundations range from $1500-2000. Federal grants range from $5,000-10,000 depending on client experience, readiness, and timing.
workshops
Our standard "how-to" workshop can be tailored to your group's
needs. An outline for our most popular workshop can be downloaded
here. In "Grant Seeking: Envision, Examine, and
Execute" participants will explore the two biggest "secrets" to
winning grants: planning and research. Typically we offer a full
day workshop, or two half days, at $1200 plus expenses.
recommended resources
From program planning to diversity training, we work with an
outstanding group of independent consultants. Click here for more information.
Will grantwinners.net work on a commission/contingency basis?
One question we are asked with some regularity is "what are your rates if we don't get the grant?" Our fees are the same if we win the grant or if we don't. Too many factors involved in winning grants are entirely unrelated to the quality of our team's grant seeking skills. We are professionals who only work for free when we act as volunteers (which we all do!). This issue is best explained here.