How do I Hire a Certified Grant Writer?

Some of AGWA's Certified Grant Writers® work as Consultants and are available to work for your organization.  You will need to give us basic information about your organization and then AGWA will match your needs with a Certified Grant Writer® who has experience in your field. 

Does everyone qualify for a grant?

Does everyone qualify for a grant?

Unfortunately, not everyone or every business qualifies for grant funds.  

  • Non-profit Organizations with an Exempt Letter from IRS may qualify for Foundation Grants as well as Government Grants. 
  • For profit businesses (corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietors) may qualify for Government Grants depending on the specifications of the agency.
  • Individuals such as artists, educators, and health professionals may qualify for a small number of Foundation Grants depending on the specifications.  Other individuals may qualify for government grants; many of these grants are administered by State and Local Governments.  Unfortunately, AGWA does not assist students with scholarship applications.   

When you contact us, we will tell you whether or not you or your organization is a prospective recipient of grant funds.

 

What services are provided?

What services are provided?

Consultants will offer you a variety of services such as:

  • Researching grant opportunities for you or your organization
  • Writing proposals to foundations or applications to government agencies
  • Reviewing a proposal or application that you have already written
  • Developing a business plan for your organization
  • Writing an annual budget or program budget for your organization
  • Training your staff to research grant opportunities and write proposals
How are Grant Writers Compensated?

How are Grant Writers Compensated?

You will be quoted an hourly rate or a project price, similar to other professions.  Rates are usually $40 - $100 per hour for researching grant opportunities and writing proposals.  As a new client, you may be asked to make a down payment, or to pay in full when the proposals are delivered to you. It is unethical for a Certified Grant Writer to accept compensation that is a percentage of your grant funds.  It is also unethical for compensation to be contingent upon receipt of grant funds. 

What information does AGWA need from my organization?

What information does AGWA need from my organization?

Please provide the following information about your organization so that AGWA can determine your eligiblity for receiving grant funds and refer you to a Certified Grant Writer Consultant:

 

Questions • Receipt
1.
Contact Person's Name*

Contact Person's Name*

2.
Phone Number*

Phone Number*

xxx-xxx-xxxx
3.
E-mail address*

E-mail address*

4.
Name of your Organization*

Name of your Organization*

5.
Mailing Address*

Mailing Address*

6.
City, State Zip Code*

City, State Zip Code*

7.
Type of business structure

Type of business structure

Check your type of business structure





8.
Date of Organization's Incorporation or start date*

Date of Organization's Incorporation or start date*

9.
If your organization has a website, please give the URL address

If your organization has a website, please give the URL address

10.
What services or products does your organization provide?*

What services or products does your organization provide?*

11.
What are you seeking to fund from future grants?*

What are you seeking to fund from future grants?*
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