Let’s Win Your Next Contract or Grant
I help businesses, nonprofits, and startups simplify the government contracting and grant process so they can focus on growth and impact, not paperwork. Whether you are pursuing federal contracts, Canadian tenders, or nonprofit and small business grants, I make the process clear, strategic, and effective.
So far, I have helped clients secure over $6B in government contracts and $20M in grants across multiple industries.
Message me for a free consultation to see if I’m the right fit.
You’re not alone if you feel overwhelmed by RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, tight deadlines, or complex requirements. I get it — government contracting and funding opportunities can feel like a maze. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to help people cut through the complexity, stay compliant, and stand out from the competition.
Whether you are an IT firm, staffing company, healthcare provider, construction business, or nonprofit, I help you build a winning strategy, write compelling proposals, and manage the submission process, all tailored to your specific goals.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
Proposal writing and grants don’t have to be stressful or confusing. I make the process organized, strategic, and manageable. I don’t make unrealistic promises just honest advice and reliable execution.
What sets me apart from others is my business and compliance background. Winning government contracts isn’t just about strong writing. It’s about alignment with requirements, evaluation criteria, and execution plans. I roll up my sleeves and work with you from start to finish.
My Process
Opportunity Research and Bid Matching – Aligned to your industry, services, and strengths
Eligibility and Compliance Check – Making sure you meet requirements before investing time
Requirement Mapping – Outlining key sections, evaluation factors, and deadlines
Proposal and Grant Writing – Clear, persuasive, and tailored to stand out
Polish and Finalize – Client feedback and professional finish for compliance and impact
Submission and Post-Award Support – Managing details and helping with follow-up
Areas I Specialize In
Federal and State Government Contracts in the US and Canada
Grants and Nonprofit Funding from federal, state, foundation, and private sources
IT, Staffing, and Resource Management
Healthcare and Human Services
Construction, Real Estate, and Infrastructure Projects
Telecom, Software, and FinTech
Clean Energy and EV Infrastructure
Workforce and Economic Development Programs
Education, Training, and Youth Programs
How I Can Help You
Proposal, Grant, and Bid Writing
Tender Support and Bid Management
Business Plans and Presentations
Pitch Decks and Technical Documentation
RFP, RFI, and RFQ Compliance Support
Bid Search System Setup and Submission Management
If you are ready to win more contracts or secure funding, I will help you navigate the process with clarity, confidence, and results.
RFP Writing
Business Proposal Writing
Proposal Writing
Grant Proposal
Request for Proposal
Request for Quotation
Contract Management
Business Writing
Grant Writing
Google Docs
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Social Media Management
Data Entry
Spreadsheet Skills
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Evan Heron F.
Alpharetta, Georgia
$105/hr
4.9
450 jobs
I've helped founders raise $5B+ from top VCs (a16z, Sequoia, Tiger, SoftBank, Khosla) 🦄 #1 Fundraising Consultant & Investor Outreach specialist on Upwork worldwide 🏆 15+ yrs capital markets, 2,000+ raises, featured in Forbes & TechCrunch 🥇 3X–5X more investor meetings
As your Fractional CFO / VC Expert, I run the full capital raise: Investor Lists, Capital Introduction, Valuation, financial models, and the pitch itself — capital formation, end to end.
🌟 The founders I work with are pitching at the high-stakes table. I help them crush it:
● "SoftBank is leading the round - $70M on 725 pre-money"
● “Sequoia wants to lead the round”
● “On our first Series A pitch, we got a verbal offer from Andreessen Horowitz”
● "Someone from the audience at the JP Morgan event stood up and told us BEST PITCH EVER"
Founders that work with me are at LEAST 2Xing their raises.
⚡︎I cannot help everybody, but we may be a great fit if you are thinking:
● "There's millions on the line and I want the BEST"
● "Our story has changed since last round!"
● "I know how to run my business, but maybe I'm too close to it"
● "I'm NOT a pitch expert, and I don't have time to mess around with powerpoint!"
● "The last pitch we did was embarrassing - I don't want that EVER again"
● "I need a full pitch package that I KNOW 100% will tell our company’s story RIGHT"
We focus on Series A - D rounds ($2M minimum if Late Seed)
🦄 Past clients include:
Eterneva
Place Technology
PATH water
SVES
40+ Venture Capital / Private Equity / Hedge Funds
Working with me, you will
★ Get a warm-first shortlist of the right angel investors, family offices, syndicates, and seed-to-growth funds — plus the outreach strategy to reach them — so you stop wasting your best weeks on wrong-fit meetings
★ Run a managed raise: investor relations, warm introductions, follow-ups, and momentum engineered to close on your timeline
★ Put your best foot forward for your one shot with that Tier 1 investor
★ Anticipate investor objections and pre-handle them
★ Receive turnkey, investor-grade documents — Pitchbook, CIM, and Investor Deck — futureproofed to raise capital
★ Captivate investors with the elite pitch strategies that $1B+ founders use in their raises
★ Work with an experienced full-stack team that regularly wins business over Goldman Sachs
...and even save money by taking my high-quality work and reusing it in your sales decks
My clients have a LOT to say about me:
✅ 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 - 100% 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕! -Shark Tank Winner with multiple VC backing, raised $10M in 3 weeks
✅ 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒖𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒂 $30𝑴 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒍 & 𝑰𝑷𝑶 -Lead investor of Consumer business
✅ 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒛𝒚… 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑽𝑪𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑫 𝑰𝑻... -Biotech CEO with $500M raised + 4 exits + 1 IPO
✅ 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒏’𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 -Founder who raised $10M in 8 weeks
Not every business is my client, though. Some signs we might not be a good fit include:
✗ The company is struggling to pay salaries - can’t do that in good conscience
✗ ”Respect for others” is not a core value - we love working with awesome people we respect
I've pitched 100s of investors and successfully raised for my own Consumer Products business. I’ve also been an investor, advisor and director – and now I run our inhouse VC - so I’ve got a 360 view from every seat at the boardroom table. I know what it takes to generate investor documents that you feel confident pitching and investors feel safe investing in.
🔢 My stats:
● #1 globally on Upwork for the entire Finance category
● $5B+ raised: SAFE, equity, convertible, debt, bridge, mezz
● Clients raised $22M / week in 2023 on avg + 3 IPOs
● Over 2,000 Pitch Decks + Business Plans built
● Over 1K financial forecasts built from scratch
● Featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, INC, Business Insider + more
🦄 About my company Unicorn Capital:
INTEGRITY IN EXCELLENCE above all things: Excellent work, on time, every time. We only take on projects we are certain we can knock out of the park.
Our time is LIMITED: We work fast, but we have 40% Repeat Clients + 40% Referral + over 10 Upwork project invites DAILY. We have to choose new clients carefully. We have a waitlist. (This is not a sales tactic. It is reality.)
What we look for in a new client:
● Open mind, relaxed attitude
● Focused on improving, lets their actions speak louder than words
● Knows our minimum scope, and wants the BEST
🇺🇸 Discount for US military veterans, active service & first responders
Capital Raising, Capital Introduction, Investor Relations, Investor Targeting, Fractional CFO, VC Expert, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Investor Narrative Strategy, Angel Investors, Family Offices, Syndicates, Seed & Pre-Seed Funds, Convertible Note, M&A, Startup Consulting, CIM, Business Plan, Fundraising Presentation, VC, PE, OpenAI, AI
Business Plan
Financial Modeling
Investor Overview
Startup Consulting
Venture Capital
Pitchbook
Fundraising
Pitch Deck
Business Presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation Design
Investor List
Mergers & Acquisitions
AI Consulting
Lead Generation
Accounting
Market Research
Fundraising Presentation
Outreach Strategy
Valuation
Grant O.
Aba, Nigeria
$25/hr
4.9
74 jobs
What if I told you securing a grant can be as easy as ABC, without running around in circles?
I’m NOT your Average "Grant Writer". I’m the Grant Writer who is willing to have sleepless nights & productive days until I transform your Fundraising goals into a Reality.
You put in a lot of effort to make sure that every single part of your organization runs smoothly, you need to focus on your sales, and maximizing your organization's potentials instead of going through the stress of researching grants or writing grant proposals and business plans, and above all, you need to save money and time.
I am here to take care of all your problems, and help you essentially in securing the right funding opportunities for your business or non-profit , while you fundamentally focus on what matters.
I don't Just Write or Find Grants, I WIN Grants!!.
Here’s a comprehensive range of professional grant and funding services I provide to nonprofits, small businesses, and mission-driven organizations:
1. Grant Writing, Grant Applications & Grant Proposals
2. Grant Research & Prospect Lists aligned with eligibility and funder priorities
3. Capital, Capacity-Building & General Operating Grants
4. RFPs, RFQs & SBIR Proposals
5. Business Plans, Business Strategy & Budget Proposals
6. Grant Documentation, Letters of Intent (LOIs) & Supporting Materials
7. Grant Objectives & Methodology with measurable outcomes
8. Grant Evaluation Plans aligned with reporting requirements
9. Fundraising Strategy, Sponsorship & Crowdfunding Support
10. Market Research, Executive Summaries & Organizational Profiles
Why Work With Me?
Securing funding doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
I’m not just a grant writer, I’m a funding strategist. I help organizations move from idea to execution by aligning strong narratives, realistic budgets, and compliant documentation with what funders are actually looking for.
While you focus on operations, sales, and impact, I handle the grant research, applications, proposal writing, and fundraising strategy, saving you time, money, and unnecessary stress.
With 5+ years of experience, I’ve helped clients across multiple sectors secure funding through well-researched, strategically positioned grant applications.
116+ funded opportunities supported
~90% success rate
Experience across education, arts & culture, technology, youth development, community programs, and business development
I don’t just submit applications, I position you to win competitive capital, capacity-building, and general operating grants.
I work with:
-Nonprofit Organizations
-Small & Minority-Owned Businesses
-Startups & Social Enterprises
My clients trust me to bring clarity, structure, and results to their funding efforts so they can focus on running and growing their organizations.
If you’re ready to pursue funding with strategy, confidence, and precision, let’s talk.
Regards,
The Grant Oracle
Grant Writing
Grant Application
Grant Documentation
Grant Proposal
Grant Research & Prospect List
Business Plan
Nonprofit
Proposal Writing
Business Planning & Strategy
General Operating Grant
Fundraising
Grant Writing Consultation
Nonprofit Organization
Budget Proposal
Grant Objectives & Methodology
Grant Evaluation Plan
Nonprofit Industry Consulting
Letter of Intent
Letter of Inquiry
Capacity Building Grant
Gurgen B.
Gori, Georgia
$100/hr
4.9
342 jobs
🏆 Get 10X more investor meetings🏆 $𝟗𝟎𝟎𝐌+ 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐕𝐂𝐬: 𝐒𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐢𝐚, 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐠 & 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥, 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳 🌟+10 years capital markets experience 🥇 Top 1% on Upwork worldwide.
🟢 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬?
Let's keep it real here. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, one wrong move in this process, and poof! All your hard work and time? Down the drain.
𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭:
📢 Gets you 𝟏𝟎𝐗 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 investor meetings
📢 Saves your TIME by raising 𝟒𝐗 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑
📢 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐒 and allows you to focus on your core business
My clients have a LOT to say about me:
✅ 𝑾𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑮𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒔 - AI founder with $200M raised + 3 exits + 1 IPO
✅ 𝑴𝒚 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑮𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆𝒅 -Series A founder who raised $12M in 10 weeks
✅ 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝑰’𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒏! - Lead investor of a Fintech business (ex-JP Morgan)
✅ 𝑰 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒅𝒂𝒚! 𝑮𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄! - $20M raised with multiple VC backing in 8 weeks (Oversubscribed)
Sound like a fit? Next steps:
📺 Watch the video on my profile and check out my portfolio
🟢 Press '...' button then ‘Send Message’ button in the top right-hand corner
Presentation Design
Pitch Deck
Pitchbook
Business Plan
Financial Modeling
Investor Overview
Startup Consulting
Venture Capital Consulting
Venture Capital
Fundraising
Business Presentation
Fundraising Presentation
Valuation
Data Visualization
Microsoft PowerPoint
Investor List
Mergers & Acquisitions
AI Consulting
Outreach Strategy
Lead Generation
Hussainat A.
Ilorin, Nigeria
$15/hr
5.0
16 jobs
WHAT IF SECURING A GRANT DID'NT HAVE TO FEEL LIKE CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN ALONE?
Most nonprofits and profit organizations leave thousands , sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table every year. Not because they lack a great mission. But because they lack the right strategy, the right words, and the right person in their corner.
That's where I come in.
I'm Hussainat and I'm not your average grant writer. I'm a Grant Strategist and Funding Agent who doesn't just write proposals. I research, position, and craft applications that make funders stop, read, and say yes.
Here's my promise to you: I will have sleepless nights and productive days until your funding goals become your funding reality.
**What makes me different?**
While most grant writers hand you a generic proposal and wish you luck — I go deeper. Before writing a single word, I study your organization inside out, research your target funders, analyze their giving history, and build a strategy that aligns your mission with exactly what the funder is looking for. The result? Proposals that don't just get submitted — they get funded.
**Here's what I handle for you:**
✅ Grant Research & Prospect Lists tailored to your mission and eligibility
✅ Full Grant Proposals, Applications & Letters of Intent (LOIs)
✅ Capital, Capacity-Building & General Operating Grants
✅ RFPs, RFQs & SBIR Proposals
✅ Business Plans, Budget Proposals & Executive Summaries
✅ Grant Objectives, Methodology & Measurable Outcomes
✅ Evaluation Plans aligned with funder reporting requirements
✅ Fundraising Strategy, Sponsorship & Crowdfunding Support
**Who I work with:**
🔹 Nonprofits & NGOs
🔹 Small & Minority-Owned Businesses
🔹 Startups & Social Enterprises
🔹 Community & Faith-Based Organizations
**My background gives me a unique edge.** With a foundation in Public Health, I understand community needs assessment, measurable impact, and evidence-based communication — the exact language funders speak. I don't just write well. I write strategically.
Your time is too valuable to spend wrestling with complex applications, chasing deadlines, and second-guessing your narrative. While you focus on running your organization and serving your community, I focus on one thing:
**Getting you funded.**
I don't just submit applications. I position you to win.
📩 Ready to pursue funding with strategy, confidence, and precision? Send me a message , let's build your funding future together.
Grant Writing
Grant Application
Grant Research & Prospect List
Grant Documentation
Proposal Writing
Nonprofit Organization
Grant Objectives & Methodology
Grant Proposal
Business Plan Writing
Content Writing
Budget Proposal
Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
Business Services
Program Grant
Government Procurement
RFP Writing
Market Research
Fundraising
Project Proposal
CV/Resume Translation
Mizanur R.
Bhola, Bangladesh
$45/hr
4.9
394 jobs
Have a product idea but don't know where to start?
I help creators and startups launch successful crowdfunding campaigns through strategy, product development, video production, 3D animation, campaign presentation and design, landing page development, and performance marketing across:
• Kickstarter
• Indiegogo
• Wefunder
• StartEngine
You bring the product. I handle everything from idea to a fully funded campaign.
👉 Why clients work with me
* Top-rated and trusted freelancer on Upwork
* Experience with multiple 7-figure crowdfunding campaigns
* 10+ years of crowdfunding and equity crowdfunding experience
* Managed 450+ successful crowdfunding campaigns across multiple industries
* Strong focus on conversion, performance, and ROI
* Honest, clear communication with no false promises
* No hidden charges or unexpected costs
👉 What I can help you with
Full-service crowdfunding campaign support from start to finish:
💡 Idea Validation & Product Development
📦 Manufacturing, Sourcing & Production Support
📋 Crowdfunding Strategy & Consultation
🎨 Branding, Graphic Design & Creative Assets
🎬 Product Video Production
🎥 3D Animation & Product Rendering
📝 Campaign Page Design & Presentation
🌐 Landing Pages & Reservation Funnels
📧 Email Marketing & Automation
🚀 Pre-Launch Marketing & Audience Building
📣 Influencer Marketing, PR & Media Outreach
📊 Campaign Optimization and performance tracking
📈 Live Campaign Marketing & Scaling
📦 Post-Campaign Fulfillment & Indiegogo InDemand Support
If you're serious about launching, managing, or scaling a successful crowdfunding campaign, send me a message and let's make it happen.
Best,
Mizanur
Crowdfunding Consultation
Fundraising
Campaign Management
Crowdfunding Platform
Branding & Marketing
Crowdfunding Campaign
Crowdfunding Marketing
Kickstarter Marketing
Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding Account Setup
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Investor List
Investment Strategy
Equity Research & Analysis
Digital Marketing
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