I am an experienced academic writer, researcher, and educator with a strong interdisciplinary background spanning Linguistics (BSc) and Business Administration (MSc and PhD). This combination equips me with advanced analytical ability, strong research competence, and the skill to communicate complex academic ideas clearly across a wide range of disciplines.
Over the past several years, I have worked as both a lecturer and a freelance academic writer, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students across diverse fields. This experience has strengthened my ability to critically analyze research problems, develop well-structured arguments, and produce high-quality academic work that meets institutional and scholarly standards.
I provide end-to-end academic support, including essay writing, dissertation and thesis development, research papers, and systematic literature reviews. My approach covers the full research process, from topic development and research design to data analysis and final submission, ensuring each project aligns with required guidelines, academic standards, and referencing styles.
I am skilled in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including survey design, SPSS data analysis, and reference management using Mendeley. I also offer thorough proofreading and editing services focused on clarity, originality, structure, and academic integrity.
My work is guided by professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, plagiarism-free results within deadlines. I adapt easily to different academic fields while maintaining rigor and consistency in every project.
If you are seeking a reliable academic professional who can deliver well-researched, clearly written, and methodologically sound work, I would be glad to support your project.
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Shawn K.
Williamsville, New York
$69/hr
4.6
129 jobs
Expert RFP Proposal Writer | Government Bids, Grants, RFQs & Business Proposals
I help businesses compete for and win complex proposals, RFP responses, RFIs, RFQs, government bids, grant proposals, and business proposals. My work turns solicitation requirements into clear, compliant, and persuasive proposal responses that align with evaluation criteria, buyer priorities, and submission rules.
With more than 15 years of experience in proposal writing, procurement, bid evaluation, and proposal management, I understand what buyers look for and how strong submissions are scored. I support teams with capture strategy, compliance planning, bid management, technical writing, proposal review, and public-sector and commercial proposal development.
Premium Proposal Support
• Full RFP, RFI, RFQ, government bid, grant, and business proposal development
• Proposal strategy, capture alignment, compliance planning, and response architecture
• Compliance matrices, annotated outlines, schedules, writing plans, and section assignments
• Executive summaries, win themes, technical narratives, management plans, past performance, resumes, and case studies
• Senior-level proposal reviews, gap analysis, color team support, editing, and final quality control
• Organized coordination with executives, subject matter experts, business development teams, and operations leaders
Why Clients Choose Me
Clients come to me when the opportunity is important, the requirements are complex, and the proposal needs to be handled with precision. I quickly translate dense solicitations into actionable plans, identify compliance risks, organize response teams, and develop persuasive content that aligns with what evaluators are asked to score.
My work style is senior-level, steady, and deadline-driven. I can lead a proposal workstream independently or integrate with your internal team, providing the structure, writing judgment, reviewer perspective, and calm execution needed for high-stakes submissions.
Depth of Experience
I have supported hundreds of RFPs and multiple awarded proposals across staffing, recruitment, call centers, contact tracing, airport passenger services, transportation, healthcare, IT, cybersecurity/security, energy, education, nonprofit, construction, telecommunications, professional services, and public-sector programs.
My past proposal work includes opportunities for federal, state, local, transportation, healthcare, education, nonprofit, and public-sector clients, including the State of Maryland, U.S. Department of Transportation, DoD, ACOE, Los Angeles County, State of Washington, State of Georgia, NYS Department of Health, State of Ohio, VA Medical Centers, Harris County, State of Texas, Chicago Transit Authority, and Amtrak.
My procurement background includes RFPs, sealed bids, vendor negotiations, bid calendars, proposal evaluations, procurement policies, insurance and licensure compliance checks, and executive reporting. This gives me practical insight into how buyers compare vendors, test compliance, assess risk, and score submissions.
Education & Credentials
• MBA, Strategic Management – Niagara University
• B.S., Business Administration, Marketing – SUNY Fredonia
• A.A., Humanities – Jamestown Community College
• C.P.M., Certified Purchasing Manager – Institute for Supply Management
Executive-Level Process
Every engagement begins with a disciplined review of the solicitation, requirements, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and available source material. From there, I build the compliance roadmap, define the response structure, develop or refine content, strengthen win themes, and prepare the proposal for final review with a focus on clarity, consistency, compliance, and evaluator confidence.
For Serious Proposal Efforts
If you are preparing for an important opportunity, send the solicitation, bid link, or project details. I will review the scope, identify the level of effort, and recommend the most effective path to a compliant, persuasive, submission-ready proposal.
Proposal Writing
Proposal
Technical Writing
Request for Information
Request for Proposal
Tender Document
RFP Writing
Grant Application
Grant Proposal
Artemis W.
Washington, District Of Columbia
$40/hr
4.7
60 jobs
Securing funding requires more than strong writing it requires a clear strategy, persuasive storytelling, and a deep understanding of what funders and procurement agencies are looking for. With over two decades of experience in grant writing, business planning, and proposal development, I help nonprofits, startups, small businesses, and organizations develop compelling funding applications and strategic business documents.
Over the years, I have contributed to successful funding applications and helped clients secure grants and investment opportunities by delivering well-researched, customized, and compliant proposals tailored to each opportunity.
My services include:
✔ Grant Research & Prospect Lists
✔ Grant Proposal Writing & Grant Applications
✔ Government Contract Proposals (RFP, RFQ & RFI Responses)
✔ Capability Statements
✔ Business Plans
✔ Financial Projections
✔ Pitch Deck Content
✔ Market Research
✔ Proposal Writing & Business Documentation
Every project begins with understanding your goals, eligibility, and funding requirements. I then develop a proposal that clearly communicates your mission, impact, and competitive advantage while aligning with the funder's evaluation criteria or solicitation requirements.
I pride myself on delivering high-quality work, maintaining clear communication, meeting deadlines, and providing documents that are professionally written, persuasive, and tailored to your organization's needs.
Whether you're seeking grant funding, responding to a government solicitation, launching a nonprofit, or preparing a business plan to attract investors or lenders, I'm committed to helping you present your strongest case.
Let's work together to turn your vision into a funded opportunity.
Proposal Writing
Budget Proposal
Grant Writing
Grant Objectives & Methodology
Business Planning & Strategy
Grant Application
Grant Evaluation Plan
Grant Proposal
Grant Writing Consultation
Grant Research & Prospect List
Capacity Building Grant
Grant
Grant Documentation
Business Writing
Pitch Deck
Financial Plan
Bailey B.
Terre Haute, Indiana
$140/hr
5.0
163 jobs
I am a professional writer and owner of Bridgewater Writing & Grant Services. I have written grant proposals that secured over 45 million dollars in funding to date from both federal and private programs. My most recent funded projects are a 23.5 million dollar DOT grant for a tribal client. and 3.2 million dollars from the Canadian government for a clean energy project. I also recently worked on a Bureau of Justice Affairs grant that was funded at $750,000 and an NSF SBIR funded for over 1 million. I have written proposals for the Department of Education's Strengthening Institutions, USAID, SBIR, USDA, National Science Foundation, Lilly Endowment, National Institute of Health, the Small Business Association's Community Navigator, the Association for Community Living, and the American Academy of Dermatology, in addition to private grants like Chase Bank, Draper, Richards and Kaplan, and Robert, Woods, Johnson's Innovation opportunity. I have also assisted with postdoctoral research grants. I enjoy the grant-writing process and love to help others secure funding for their projects.
I am also an editor with over 10 years of experience working with academic texts, a Master's in English, and a PhD in Higher Education Leadership. I have taught English Composition to students from a variety of backgrounds at the college level, and I oversaw writing support at a university, where I trained faculty and students on writing techniques. I have edited dissertations in fields ranging from medical to engineering, and my own dissertation (on multilingual support in higher education) won a research award. I have published book chapters and academic articles, so I am familiar with the expectations of journals and dissertation committees. I am an expert at correcting grammar and punctuation, and I can work with APA, MLA, APSA, Chicago, and Harvard styles. Since I have published or studied in America, England, and South Africa, I can edit in American and British English. I have spent years teaching people to prevent plagiarism, so my grasp of citations and incorporating sources is excellent. I have helped numerous students and professors publish their work, and I would love to help you!
In addition to offering regular grant editing/writing services, I also offer customized workshops for individuals and staffs on how to write grants. I'm happy to work with your non-profit team, your department, or your small business on how to identify grants, what to look for in an RFA, and how to write the narratives and assemble the package. Prices for this service vary by staff size and time requested. Contact me for a quote.
Please note that I will not write articles or assignments for you, as this is plagiarism, so please do not ask. I also do not use AI for any part of the grant writing process, so your sensitive grant materials will never be used to train AI.
Proposal Writing
Budget Proposal
Writing
Blog Writing
Proofreading
Resume Writing
Fiction Writing
Grant Writing
Grant Application
Prospect List
Academic Writing
Academic Editing
Queen O.
Frisco, Texas
$50/hr
5.0
9 jobs
When organizations need funding secured, contracts won, or policy translated into persuasive, decision-ready documents — they call me.
I am a grant writer, proposal strategist, and policy writer with four years of experience delivering competitive submissions across the full spectrum of public and private funding. My portfolio spans federal grant applications, government RFP responses, foundation proposals, policy briefs, and program design narratives — serving nonprofits, behavioral health providers, workforce development agencies, affordable housing developers, federal contractors, and international development organizations.
The numbers tell the story: 75+ submissions delivered, $2.1M+ in supported awards, and zero disqualified applications across every engagement. That record exists because I treat every submission as a compliance document first and a persuasion document second. I read the solicitation before I write a word. I build a compliance matrix before I write a sentence. And I write every section with the evaluator's scoring criteria in front of me — not behind me.
My grant writing covers SAMHSA behavioral health programs, HUD CDBG and HOME housing applications, DOL workforce development grants, USDA rural development funding, DOJ reentry and public safety grants, HRSA community health proposals, and private and corporate foundation LOIs and full proposals. My RFP and proposal writing covers technical volumes, management plans, past performance narratives, and price justifications for federal solicitations across construction, facilities, health services, and professional services. My policy writing produces white papers, legislative summaries, program design frameworks, logic models, and theory of change documents that strengthen funding applications and organizational strategy.
I work remotely, move efficiently across multiple concurrent deadlines, and communicate clearly at every stage. I do not disappear after the kickoff call and resurface at the deadline. You hear from me throughout.
If you have a solicitation, a funding deadline, or a policy document that needs to be right — send it over. Let's build something worth submitting.
Grant Writing
Grant Proposal
Grant Application
Grant Objectives & Methodology
Grant Research & Prospect List
RFP Writing
Project Proposal
Business Proposal
Grant Writing Consultation
Capacity Building Grant
Request for Proposal
Request for Information
Policy Writing
Policy Development
Policy Analysis
Wendy D.
Franklin, Tennessee
$55/hr
5.0
31 jobs
Complex research requires information you can trust. But gathering and verifying data across multiple sources isn't always realistic for busy teams. I help mission-driven organizations turn complex, time-intensive research into clear, structured information they can use to move projects forward.
SERVICE AREAS:
STRATEGIC RESEARCH PROJECTS
For topics that require careful review across multiple sources, including public records and government data when relevant. This may include program development, policy questions, legislative and regulatory analysis, assessing community sentiment, or developing a deeper understanding of an issue.
GRANT AND FUNDER RESEARCH
For identifying and evaluating high-fit funding opportunities based on alignment, priorities, and patterns of support. Typical projects include curated grant listings and funding strategies.
With more than 1,000,000 public record searches completed in my previous practice, I bring a deep familiarity with navigating legal and public information sources to every project. My background includes a master's degree in criminal justice and formal training in grant development. I am especially interested in work that advances programs and initiatives making a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
If this feels aligned, I would love to hear about your project.
Academic Research
Criminal Law
Legal Research
Policy Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Data Analysis
Literature Review
Legal
Strategic Planning
Program Evaluation
Research & Strategy
Grant Research & Prospect List
Niche Research
Topic Research
Online Research
Grant Writing
Content Research
Secondary Research
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