🌟 Ph.D. with Proven Success in Biomedical Grant Fundings from NIH, NSF and DoD With decades of experience in securing grants and driving success across multiple disciplines, I bring a deep passion for turning innovative ideas into funded realities. I’ve had the privilege of serving as a Senior Grant Writer at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) , and I currently continue my journey as a remote grant writer for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). My expertise spans a wide range of fields, including immunology, cancer research, neurology, biomedical devices, and digital health. I have decades of experience working in the wet lab R & D environment in academia, in Diagnostic CLIA certified labs, in start ups and have been involved in many multi disciplinary projects and international teams. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully written and won numerous NIH, NSF, and DoD grants, and have been instrumental in securing SBIR/STTR funding that has propelled groundbreaking projects to commercialization. I’ve worked closely with over 150 inventors on their inventions and idea, leading them through every step of the grant process, and have myself personally won 7 SBIR Phase I and II grants for my own ideas and companies. What sets me apart is not just my technical expertise, but my commitment to understanding the unique vision behind each project. I take a personal approach, working closely with you to identify the best funding opportunities, craft compelling narratives, and navigate the complexities of the submission process. I will handle everything from budgeting to biosketches, to writing all the documents and naturally - the most important part being to understand the technology and writing in an engaging manner of its path towards commercialization. I will ensure that your proposal is polished, professional, and positioned for success and written in a manner that ensures positive feedback from the reviewers, Please take a look at my history in this portal and my biosketch, and let’s schedule a free 15-minute chat to see how we can work together. Gautam Thor La Jolla, San Diego, California

Welcome! Are you seeking a dedicated grant writer to bring your vision to life? With a strong foundation in anthropology and education, paired with years of experience securing nearly $700,000 in grants, I help organizations meet their goals with precision and care. I specialize in securing funding for non-profits, such as: ✅ Behavioral Health Initiatives ✅ Women's Health & Advocacy Causes ✅ Education (OST programs, Day Cares, Schools and Classroom, etc) ✅ Workforce Development ✅ Capital Campaigns & Renovation Projects ✅ Economic Equity & Small Business Support How I Can Help: 🎯 Strategic Proposal Writing – Crafting compelling narratives that align with funder priorities. 📚 Research & Data Management – Leveraging data-driven insights to strengthen your proposal. 🤝 Relationship Cultivation – Building meaningful connections with funders and stakeholders. My expertise spans federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants, with a strong track record of securing funding for universities, healthcare organizations, classroom teachers, nonprofits, and small women- and veteran-owned businesses. Grant Writing Experience Highlights: • Federal Grants: DOJ, NIH, SAMHSA, HRSA, ARC, USDA, USFS, ARPA-H • State Grants: Behavioral Health, Aging & Rehabilitative Services, Veteran Services, Cooperative Extensions, and more • Foundations: Virginia Health Care Foundation, Delta Dental Foundation, Pivotal, and more • Corporate Grants: GEICO, Kentucky Fried Wishes, Bass Pro Shops, and more In addition to hands-on grant writing experience, I hold a Women’s Entrepreneurship Certificate from Cornell University, equipping me with extensive resources to identify grants for women across the U.S. If you’re ready to elevate your funding efforts, let’s connect to explore how I can support your mission!

Emily Harkless | Grant Writer & Strategist for community based nonprofits My freelance work is specially developed to aid small to midsized, new or struggling nonprofits achieve funding through grants. If you have never written a grant before, or haven't had much success in obtaining funding, you've come to the right person. I will develop a custom plan to get you on track with your grants, while identifying the best funders for your organization. I can also help established organizations with writing and submitting grant applications, as well as individual coaching and editing. As a grant writer with five years of experience, a master’s degree in public health focusing on nonprofit management, and co-founder of Summit Grant Strategies, I’ve helped secure over $1M in funding for new, small, and struggling nonprofits. I provide full-service support—from grant research and prospecting to writing comprehensive Master Grant Templates, crafting compelling proposals, and ensuring strong program evaluation. My mission-first approach prioritizes the sustainability and success of every organization I work with, helping them secure the resources they need to thrive. Freelance Grant Services: ✅Grant Toolkit Development- I will create an all in one resource to empower you to submit grants ✅ Grant Prospecting & Funder Research – Identify funding aligned with your mission. After the in-depth review of available opportunities I will provide you with a spreadsheet that includes at least 3 highly matched opportunities. 
✅ Grant Proposal Writing & Editing – For opportunities you are currently (or planning on) applying to. I can develop/submit the application for your behalf, or provide coaching and/or editing services. 
✅ Program Budget Development & Financial Planning – I will align your program budgets with funder priorities utilizing a customized Grant Budget. I will help you identify which programs could be fully funded through grants, and make an action plan ✅ Program Design & Strategic Planning – I can help you develop clear goals for the following 12 months, including analyzing current programs and making recommendations for continuation, identifying new program opportunities, developing outcomes and outputs for each program, and put together a roadmap with milestones and goals. 
✅ Survey Design & Evaluation Strategies – Measure impact and ensure grant compliance. 
✅ Impact Reporting & Grant Management – Track results, submit reports, and maintain funder relationships. My Background & Experience: 📌 Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a MPH in Community and Behavioral Health from the Colorado School of Public Health (2015) 📌 Co-Founder, Summit Grant Strategies (2022-Present): Secured $2M+ in funding for small and emerging nonprofits through grant writing, prospect research, and program development. 
📌 Board Member, Paramedics for Children Int’l (Honduras): Led grant writing and program expansion efforts for international healthcare and education initiatives.
 📌 Former Board Member, Medicine Horse Program (2019-2021): Spearheaded fundraising and development, securing $323K+ for equine-assisted therapy programs.
 📌 Faculty, AIMS Community College Paramedic Program: Developed training programs, curriculum, and funding strategies for emergency medical education.
 Key Achievements: Co-founded a successful Grant Writing Firm offering end-to-end grant management and raising over 1.1 million in grants for nonprofits with organizational budgets less than $650,000 Conducted grant prospecting and funding strategy development for diverse nonprofits. With a focus on smaller nonprofits struggling to receive funding.
 Designed surveys and evaluation tools to measure program success and grant impact.
 Created grant compliance and reporting frameworks to ensure the scope of work within awarded grant contracts are achievable and readily accessible Developed evaluation methods utilizing the most recent evidence based methodology Worked as a technical grant advisor with the Indian Health Service focusing on injury prevention cooperative grants across the United States. Let’s Work Together! If you need a skilled grant writer and nonprofit consultant who understands funding strategy, program design, and evaluation, I’d love to help. Let’s build strong, fundable programs together! 📩 Message me to discuss your project!

I have 3 years of experience in grant writing and have raised funds for more then 10 projects. The proposals I have drafted have been selected by the World Bank, UNICEF, the U.S. Embassy, IFES, and others. Currently, I am serving as a Program Development Associate (Onsite) with an International Organization, where my role involves researching, drafting (Includes writing technical narrative), compliance checking, editing, proofreading, and formatting grant proposals. I am a Grant Specialist, highly experienced in finding and applying for a variety of Industry, Foundation and Government Grants, providing end to end Grant support. Whether you're trying to win funding, trying to find grants or wanting assistance understanding the grant landscape I can assist. - Grant Writing: Crafting compelling grant proposals that communicate your business's impact and accomplishments. - Strategic Planning: Developing tailored strategies to maximize your chances of securing funding. - Industry Knowledge: Leveraging my expertise to provide insightful advice and guidance throughout the grant acquisition process. I am passionate about assisting Australian start-ups, small businesses, and social enterprises to communicate their impact and accomplishments through grant writing and written content. Rabia

Are you looking for a skilled proposal writer who can help you win grants, RFPs, or business bids that fund your growth? I specialize in writing winning proposals that secure funding, unlock opportunities, and scale businesses, especially minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and startups seeking a chance to thrive. Over the years, I’ve helped businesses: ✅ Win competitive government and foundation grants ✅ Submit successful business proposals and bids ✅ Secure startup capital and investor attention ✅ Respond to RFPs with professional, persuasive precision I don’t just write, I strategize. Every proposal is tailored to highlight your unique value, track record, community impact, and scalability. 💡 What I Can Do for You ✔️ Grant Proposal Writing (Federal, State, (NIH, NSF, DOE, DOJ, DOD, USDA, DOE, EPA, DOED, Private Foundations, International NGOs) ✔️ Business & Government Bids (RFP/RFQ/RFI Responses) ✔️ Proposal Templates & Systems for Reuse ✔️ Funding Research & Opportunity Matching ✔️ Executive Summaries & Capability Statements 🌍 Why It Matters I believe when businesses get funded, they hire more people, impact more lives, and help society flourish. My mission is to make sure your business story gets heard, funded, and scaled. Whether you're applying for a grant, contract, or investment, I’m here to help you stand out and win. ✨ Let’s Talk Results If you’re serious about growth and ready to take your funding strategy to the next level, let’s connect. I’m here to write your next big win.

As a strategist in the nonprofit sector, I bring an in-depth understanding of fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and DEI & Belonging strategies. My credentials include successfully raising over $45 million in the past 9 years, and working with diverse sectors including Private & Family Foundations, and Corporate Philanthropy (Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, Energy etc). I offer bespoke services tailored to the unique needs of each client, with a strong focus on right-sizing my expertise in relationship-centered giving campaigns, sophisticated institutional and individual relationship management planning, and grant-seeking strategy. Some of my offerings include: Planning & Strategy: Strategic Planning, Staff Retention Strategies, Capital Campaigns, Fundraising Feasibility Studies, DEI & Belonging Strategy Development, Diversity Recruitment Strategy. Support: Board Development and Governance, Volunteer Recruitment and Management, Corporate Partner Acquisition, Institutional Donor Acquisition, Grant Writing and Management, DEI Assessment, Inclusive Hiring Support. Training: Leadership Training, Capacity Building Workshops, Fundraising Training Workshops, Nonprofit Storytelling and Communication, Unconscious Bias Training, Cultural Competency Training. My client engagement is flexible, adapting to the unique needs and capacity of the organizations I work with. I always strive to create strong, beneficial relationships that cater to my clients' evolving needs over time. Currently, I am actively seeking to collaborate with clients led by or serving BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. My commitment to advancing racial justice and creating a more inclusive society underscores much of my work. Connect with me to discuss how we can strengthen your organization's reach, impact, and inclusivity together.

Do Not Miss This Funding Season!! You need a Grant Writer who bridges the gap between Your Nonprofits and Funding Opportunities… This week, I will use My 24/7 spot on STRATEGY, AVAILABILITY and COMMUNICATION, to get your FUNDING dreams to You!! With me, you don’t need to hire multiple freelancers to effect your grant proposals or ensure timely submission to funding opportunities for your nonprofit(s), and business(es). So, let me help you save money as an expert consultant for your Grant Writing, Grant Research, Pitch decks, Applications and Fundraising strategy the right way. With 6+ years of experience and millions of funding secured, I’m back revamped and fully updated with new approaches and measures to help you finalise your proposals and grant applications once, correctly, and on time. I combine Business Strategy, Market Research, Budget Management, Persuasive Grant Writing, and Nonprofit impact story, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to deliver proposals that stand out anywhere around the world. 🔹 What I Deliver ✍️ Grant Research & Prospect Lists (aligned funders, direct links, deadlines, funding amounts, and application strategy) ✍️ Winning Business Plans & Strategic Proposals (Federal, State, Program, Capital & Capacity Building Grants) ✍️ Grant Writing (impact-driven, persuasive, and funder-aligned) ✍️ Grant Applications (timely submission, compliance, and follow-up) ✍️ General Operating, Program, and Capital Grant Support ✍️ Proposal Review, Editing & Proofreading ✍️ Letters of Intent (LOIs) ✍️ Grant Documentation, Evaluation Plans & Grant Coordination 💥 Industries Served Small & Medium Businesses | Nonprofits | Social Services | Healthcare & Healthcare IT | Arts & Culture | Education | STEM & AI | Engineering | Financial Services | Transportation ⭐Client Review Ghazal: "Chidera helped me review and revise a proposal I'd been putting off for months in a very short time. He’s enthusiastic, detail-oriented, skilled, supportive, and a pleasure to work with. I’m glad to have found a solid grant writer with affordable fees for solo entrepreneurs and micro-businesses. Highly recommended!" Let’s align your goals, secure funding, and move your organisation forward. 👉 Send me an invite or message let’s get started.

Specialist in Innovate UK and European grant applications with a successful track record of winning funding: ***I have written over 30 successful grant and applications since 2022, winning over £3.3 million for my clients*** I will help make your grant or tender application as good as it can be and boost your chances of success. If you are writing your own application then I can review it and give you specific feedback on how you can improve your score). If you don't know where to start or you are short of time, then let me take the stress out of writing your grant or tender application. I can take the lead on compiling the application and all the associated appendices. I would make it as easy as possible for you to gather the right information so I can transform it into an award winning application! Get in touch to discuss how I can help you to win an Innovate UK grant, European funding or a tender application. Most Innovate UK Competitions including: • Agri-tech / AgriScale • Energy Catalyst • Women in Innovation • Frontier AI • SBRI Competitions Many European Funding Competitions including: • Eurostars • EIC Accelerator • Innowwide Various Tender and Bid applications • Public procurement • Pre-qualifications and frameworks My Background: I have over 15 years of experience as an Environmental Consultant with expertise in environmental science, chemistry, oil and gas, quality management, health & safety, and much more. I am a skilled technical writer, researcher and analyst. I deliver high quality work with exceptional attention to detail. I will take the time to listen and understand your requirements, then maintain great communication throughout the project to ensure that the end product meets and exceeds your expectations. Whether you need a scientific report, technical research, a grant application, company procedures or supporting documents, I will write in a style suited to your audience. In previous roles as a Senior Environmental Consultant, I have worked with clients including Exxon, Petronas, ASDA Walmart, Veolia as well as local authorities and agencies. Past projects include: * Modelling the fate of pollutants in the environment * Environmental Impact Assessments * Enviornmental permitting and compliance for projects across different countries * Risk analysis and strategic risk management * Scientific research and reporting * Production and delivery of technical presentations and training * Contaminated land investigations * Air monitoring and workplace air quality assessments * Water treatment * Catchment management and groundwater modelling * Writing technical web content * Carbon credits and offsetting * GIS Analysis and mapping * Expertise in data protection and GDPR * Designing and managing 14001 Environmental Management Systems and 9001 Quality Management Systems * Preparing documentation and evidence to meet the requirements of a wide range of grants, bids and tenders.

Expert Vetted - Top 1% Upwork freelancer with deep experience delivering high quality, on-time work. I help organizations win funding and government contracts. With 20+ years of experience across the nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors, I bring something most grant writers can't: I've sat on both sides of the table. I've written winning proposals and written the RFPs, reviewed submissions, selected vendors, and managed the contracts that followed. What I bring to each sector: For nonprofits, I provide full-cycle grant services — funder prospecting, proposal writing, grant management, compliance reporting, and funder relations. My experience spans federal, state, foundation, and corporate funding sources. One client I've supported since 2023 has more than doubled their annual operating budget, from $639K to over $1.4M, through a sustained grant strategy. Recent wins for another client include a $1.8M Economic Development Administration (EDA) award. For organizations pursuing government contracts, I understand procurement from the inside. I've contributed to more than $100M in awarded contracts across health IT, health and human services, and cybersecurity — leading proposal development, oral presentations, and contract negotiations for complex, competitive bids. For government agencies, I've managed federal and state grant funding end-to-end: applications, awards, compliance reporting, drawdowns, and sub-grantee oversight. I know what reviewers look for because I've been one. I hold a Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota, which grounds my work in health and human services — one of the most competitive funding areas in the country. If you need a writer who treats your proposal like the high-stakes deliverable it is, let's talk.

Justin McClendon, MS, MPH, CRA (Certified Research Administrator) Justin McClendon is a highly experienced professional specializing in grant administration, research consulting, and epidemiology. He is currently completing his PhD in Epidemiological Science at the University of Michigan, bringing a unique blend of scientific rigor and administrative authority to every project. With over nine years of experience at institutions such as Stony Brook University, New York University, and NYU Langone Health, he has a proven track record in securing, consulting on, and managing large-scale research funding and complex clinical trials. Consulting, Grant Writing, and Strategic Proposal Development I am a consultant and grant writer for organizations across all subject matters and sectors, specializing in translating innovative concepts into fundable proposals. I excel at securing highly competitive mechanisms, including NIH SBIR/STTR grants, alongside foundation, state, and other federal funding. My consulting work provides expert guidance on comprehensive grant strategy, clinical trial design, managing post-award activities, and ensuring robust regulatory compliance strategies for new projects and technologies. I leverage my deep scientific and administrative expertise to translate innovation into compliant, successful proposals. Grants Management & Strategic Administration Justin possesses extensive expertise in sponsored programs, having overseen the administration of NIH, NSF, and DoE grants, as well as funding from private foundations. He managed complex portfolios involving $25 million+ in active grants and served as an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR), guiding the submission of over 120 proposals annually. His knowledge spans the full grant lifecycle, including financial reporting, Uniform Guidance compliance, subaward management, and coordinating large-scale international collaborations like NIH Center Grants (U01, P01, U19) and NSF center projects. He is fluent in all federal submission platforms, including eRA Commons, ASSIST, and ProposalCentral. Epidemiological Research & Clinical Coordination Justin’s scientific focus is on epidemiology, clinical trials, and infectious diseases. As a Research Data Associate at NYU Langone Health, he led the build-out and administration of NIH-funded clinical trials targeting harm reduction for opioid use disorder and tobacco use among vulnerable populations. His expertise extends to study design, scientific and statistical analysis (R, SAS), and ensuring adherence to stringent regulatory protocols, including FDA, IRB, GCP, and HIPAA standards. He has also contributed to global health initiatives, coordinating research on infectious diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis in India and developing elimination strategies in LMICs alongside organizations like the WHO and GLIDE. Ready to elevate your project from idea to funded reality? Let's discuss how my unique blend of administrative, writing, and scientific expertise can secure your next grant or streamline your research operations.