Program development, grant writing and consulting services may be contracted on a per project or ongoing basis, depending on the scope of work requested. The cost of an individual project is based on the estimated number of hours required to complete it. Contracts will include a maximum fee for each project and an approximate time frame for which each project is to be completed. Scope of services, fees, and timelines will be clearly stated in the contract.
Costs per project vary depending on the requirements of each Request For Proposals (RFP) and how much information your agency has readily available. For example, if there is an existing list of RFPs or potential funders/funding opportunities, and current data to demonstrate need or prior program success, it reduces time the process will take. Also, revising and updating existing proposals for resubmission or continued funding often requires less time than researching, developing, and submitting new applications for funding.
Services are billed at $60.00 per hour for grant writing, including researching funding opportunities and providing feedback on rejected proposals or to review pending proposals, and $75.00 per hour for program evaluation and consulting. When meeting clients outside of Onondaga County, mileage is charged based on the IRS mileage rate, with travel time billed at half-rate. Fees cover my time plus direct and indirect expenses such as taxes, insurance, grant database subscription fees, outside services, communication, utilities, printing, local travel, training, equipment, repairs and office supplies. Postage and printing fees for final proposal submission are the responsibility of the Client.
For grant writing clients, I submit an invoice along with a timesheet and any
mileage/travel time once the grant has been submitted. For agencies contracting for multiple grant proposals or program evaluation, invoices are submitted monthly.
To avoid a late fee, payment is due within 15 days. A signed IRS W-9 form is provided to your accounting department so an IRS 1099-MISC form can be issued to me at year
Please Note
Work cannot be completed on a contingency or commission basis. It is against the Code of Ethics of the American Grant Writers Association and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and Standards to accept compensation based on a percentage of funds or to accept contingency fees.
Marissa Love Grant Consulting, LLC offers an array of services for organizations of all sizes and varieties.
Grant writing is the core of my business. As a professional grant writer I have a track record of preparing compelling and competitive grant proposals with awards ranging from under $1,000 to over $5 million to private foundations, public charities, corporate funders, and state & federal government agencies. Proposals are developed in accordance with each grant-making organization's preferences and guidelines, and in alignment with the grant-seeking organization's mission, vision, values and strategic plan. Let me secure the funding that your organization deserves so you can focus on what matters most.
Each new relationship begins with extensive research to identify funding sources best matched with the organization seeking funding. I provide my clients with a comprehensive funder report that summarizes findings in a clear format that can be used to create priorities and timelines for grant seeking. I continue to research on behalf of my clients well after the initial funder report has been delivered, monitoring Grants.gov, Grants Gateway, GrantWatch, Instrumentl, and many other resources for relevant announcements of new funding opportunities.
Commonly include grant strategy development, program evaluation and development, needs assessment planning and implementation, annual budget or program budget development, and sustainability planning.
I maintain communication with my clients throughout the proposal writing process in order to reduce confusion and increase the likelihood of receiving money. I am available for in-person or online meetings with your team to discuss each proposal, provide updates on progress, and to ensure milestones are achieved and proposals are submitted on time.
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Marissa L. Rice, M.S., Owner
