FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you charge by the hour or by the job?
Depending on the nature of your needs, we will charge by the hour, by the job, or as needed based on a retainer.
Check out our fees
Are your fees flexible?
Yes, under the following circumstances:
Can you guarantee successful applications and awarded grant funds?
No. A successful grant application requires not only a well-written proposal, but other factors not in our control such as an agency’s capability, solvency, program experience and staff qualifications. However, for agencies contracting for 8-10 proposals on the same program, we do offer this guarantee – if none of the proposals are funded, we will submit 4-5 more on the same program at no charge.
Do you write grants on contingency or commission?
No. It is against the ethics and standards of grant writers to accept compensation based on a percentage of funds received or to accept contingency fees. Grant funds should go to programming and project implementation in order to have the maximum effect.
How do we get started working with you?
Call or email to setup a phone consultation to find out if and how we can help you. We will follow-up with a proposal including the tasks that we will complete and the amount that I plan to charge. Upon accepting the proposal, we will work out a contractual agreement.
How does the billing process work?
For most grant application projects, we submit detailed line item invoices once the grant has been submitted or every 30 days. For agencies contracting for multiple grant proposals or program development, we submit invoices monthly. To avoid late fees, please mail your payment within 30 days. We can also provide an IRS W-9 form upon request.
How do I learn about new grant opportunities?
Join our email list for quarterly updates.
Depending on the nature of your needs, we will charge by the hour, by the job, or as needed based on a retainer.
Check out our fees
Are your fees flexible?
Yes, under the following circumstances:
- We may reduce the hourly rate based on the agency’s budget and size
- If it’s a rush job, we may increase our fees
- If re-working the same request for multiple funders, a discount rate is applied
- When meeting clients outside of Albuquerque, we add mileage costs at the GSA rate, with travel time billed at half-rate
Can you guarantee successful applications and awarded grant funds?
No. A successful grant application requires not only a well-written proposal, but other factors not in our control such as an agency’s capability, solvency, program experience and staff qualifications. However, for agencies contracting for 8-10 proposals on the same program, we do offer this guarantee – if none of the proposals are funded, we will submit 4-5 more on the same program at no charge.
Do you write grants on contingency or commission?
No. It is against the ethics and standards of grant writers to accept compensation based on a percentage of funds received or to accept contingency fees. Grant funds should go to programming and project implementation in order to have the maximum effect.
How do we get started working with you?
Call or email to setup a phone consultation to find out if and how we can help you. We will follow-up with a proposal including the tasks that we will complete and the amount that I plan to charge. Upon accepting the proposal, we will work out a contractual agreement.
How does the billing process work?
For most grant application projects, we submit detailed line item invoices once the grant has been submitted or every 30 days. For agencies contracting for multiple grant proposals or program development, we submit invoices monthly. To avoid late fees, please mail your payment within 30 days. We can also provide an IRS W-9 form upon request.
How do I learn about new grant opportunities?
Join our email list for quarterly updates.
