Professional Grant Writing Service

Write grant proposals for nonprofits seeking foundation and corporate funding

Startup Cost
$3,000-$12,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
4-10 months
Profit Potential
$7,000-$33,000/month

Overview

Grant writers charge $50-$150 hourly or $2,000-$15,000 per proposal.

Writing 30-80 grants annually generates $80,000-$400,000 with 75-90% margins.

In 2025, nonprofits need grant funding for programs and operations.

Revenue from grant writing fees ($2,000-$15,000 per proposal), grant research ($500-$3,000), letters of inquiry ($500-$1,500), grant strategy consulting ($2,000-$8,000), and retainer packages ($2,000-$8,000 monthly for multiple grants).

Services include foundation and corporate grant research, grant proposal writing and development, letters of inquiry and concept papers, budgets and financial narratives, evaluation and impact measurement plans, and grant reporting and stewardship.

Successful grant writers understand funder priorities, write compelling narratives, demonstrate measurable outcomes, craft competitive proposals, and secure funding for clients.

Nonprofits, schools, and community organizations as clients.

Marketing through nonprofit networks, grant writing associations, nonprofit consultants, online presence, referrals from funded organizations, and grant success stories.

Required Skills

  • Grant Writing
  • Research Skills
  • Persuasive Writing
  • Budget Development
  • Evaluation Planning
  • Funder Relations

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High demand for skilled grant writers
  • Can work remotely from anywhere
  • Recurring revenue from retainer clients
  • Help nonprofits secure mission funding
  • Flexible schedule and project-based work

Cons

  • Success rates vary (typically 20-40%)
  • Extensive research for each proposal
  • Tight grant deadlines create pressure
  • Competitive grant writing market
  • Some nonprofits have limited budgets

How to Get Started

  1. Build grant writing skills and credentials
  2. Develop portfolio with sample proposals
  3. Create grant writing service offerings
  4. Market to nonprofits and organizations
  5. Research appropriate grant opportunities
  6. Write compelling grant proposals
  7. Track success rates and build reputation

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