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Artemis W.

Grant Writer | Grant Researcher | RFP | SBIR/STTR | Proposal Writer

Washington, District Of Columbia
$40 per hour
61 jobs
$10K+ total earnings
  • Grant Writing
  • Budget Proposal
  • Grant Research & Prospect List
  • Grant Application
  • Grant Documentation
  • Proposal Writing
  • Grant Objectives & Methodology
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Grant Evaluation Plan
  • Grant Proposal
  • Grant Writing Consultation
  • Capacity Building Grant
  • Grant
  • Business Writing
  • Pitch Deck
  • Request for Proposal
  • Nonprofit
  • Startup Company

Securing funding takes more than good writing. It requires the right opportunity, strong research, a clear strategy, and a proposal that directly addresses what funders and procurement agencies are looking for. I help nonprofits, startups, small businesses, and organizations research funding opportunities and develop compelling, compliant grant and government proposals. My core services include: ✔ Grant Research & Funding Opportunity Identification ✔ Grant Proposal & Grant Application Writing ✔ SBIR/STTR Funding Support ✔ Government RFP, RFQ & RFI Responses ✔ Government Contract Proposals ✔ Capability Statements ✔ Business Plans & Feasibility Studies ✔ Financial Projections ✔ Pitch Deck Content ✔ Market & Funder Research ✔ Proposal Editing & Business Documentation I don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. I start by understanding your organization, project, eligibility, goals, and the specific requirements of the funding opportunity or solicitation. From there, I develop clear, persuasive, and customized documents aligned with the funder's evaluation criteria or procurement requirements. Whether you need help identifying the right grant, preparing an SBIR/STTR application, responding to an RFP/RFQ, developing a capability statement, or preparing a business plan for funding, I can help take the project from research to a professional, submission-ready document. I value clear communication, attention to detail, confidentiality, and meeting deadlines. My goal is simple: to help you present your organization, project, and funding needs in the strongest possible way. Let's turn the right opportunity into a strong, fundable proposal.

Kimberly G.

Expert Non-Profit Consultant | Grant Writer and Operations Management

Washington, District Of Columbia
$60 per hour
6 jobs

A charismatic and visionary executive with over 8+ years in with astute strategic planning, fundraising and business development, stakeholder engagement and effective program development. Possessing a visionary leadership in fundraising and business development with clear and effective strategies in increasing funding opportunities for several organizations • Organizational management • Fundraising/Grants Management • Operations Management • Strategic Program Design • Data Analysis • Strategic Partnerships I'm looking to be of value and contribution to growing organizations.

Andrea D.

Senior Community Investments Officer | Grants and Foundations

Washington, District Of Columbia
$45 per hour
5 jobs
$1K+ total earnings

Looking for a non-profit professional with almost a decade of experience in foundations, funding, grant work, and incubating start ups? I am always looking to make a great connection and take folks to the next level.

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