Grant Writing
The Grants Guy assists individuals, non-profits, businesses, universities, multicultural organisations, faith-based organisations, sports clubs and community groups identify, prepare, and submit competitive funding applications. Here’s an overview of our grant writing workshops:
Who We Help Through Our Grants Workshops
Grant Prospect Research
- Identifying relevant government, philanthropic, or corporate funding opportunities.
- Matching grants to your organisation’s mission, goals, and eligibility.
Grant Proposal Development
- Writing grants with compelling applications (narratives, budgets, work plans, evaluation frameworks).
- Tailoring each proposal to the funder’s guidelines.
Editing & Review
- Reviewing drafts to ensure clarity, compliance, and persuasiveness.
- Strengthening arguments and aligning with funder priorities.
Application Management
- Completing forms, collating attachments, and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Submitting via online portals (e.g. Smarty Grants).
Capacity Building & Training
- Teaching organisations how to write grants themselves.
- Providing templates, checklists, and mentoring.
Grant Strategy & Consulting
- Developing long-term funding strategies.
- Advising on organisational readiness, partnerships, and reporting.
Post-Award Support
- Helping with grant compliance, reporting, and acquittals.
- Managing relationships with funders.
Typical Pricing Models
Hourly Rates
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per hour to edit, draft and proofread.
Project-Based Fees
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for full proposals (depends on complexity).
Retainer
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Ongoing monthly or yearly fee for continuous grant support.
Training / Workshops
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Priced per session.
Note: Ethical standards discourage “commission-based” payment (e.g., taking a percentage of the grant award). Most reputable writers charge fixed or hourly fees.