Q: Do you work with first-time grant seekers?
A: Yes! Many clients are applying for their first major grant. Our expertise helps level the playing field—you bring
project knowledge, we bring grant writing expertise. We're patient, explain the process clearly, and guide you through what can feel overwhelming.
Q: What if our grant deadline is less than 3 weeks away?
A: We offer rush service:
- 7-day completion: Add $500
- 3-5 day completion: Add $800
However, quality proposals require adequate preparation time. If your deadline is extremely tight,
we'll be honest about whether we can deliver quality work in time. Sometimes it's better to target the next grant cycle with a strong proposal than rush a weak one.
Q: Can you write grants for organizations outside the U.S.?
A: Currently we focus on U.S.-based federal grants (NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, etc.) and U.S. private foundations.
We're familiar with U.S. funder priorities, review processes, and regulatory requirements. For international grants, we'd assess fit on case-by-case basis.
Q: Do you charge extra for certain grant types?
A: Our packages are priced by scope (page length, complexity) not grant type. A 15-page NSF grant costs the same as 15-page NIH grant or DOE grant.
However, extremely specialized grants (e.g., certain DOD classified programs, highly technical medical research) may require subject matter
expertise beyond our scope—we'll assess fit during consultation.
Q: What happens if we need help after the grant is awarded?
A: Grant management and reporting are separate from grant writing, but we're happy to help:
- Grant progress reports: Starting at $100-$400 (depending on size of grant)
- Continuation/renewal applications: Significantly discounted (you're existing client)
- Budget revision justifications: $200/hour consultation
Many clients become ongoing partners—we help them secure initial funding, then support them through renewals and expansion grants.
Q: Who actually writes our proposal—a person or AI?
A: Both. AI generates initial draft content rapidly (this is what enables our speed and affordability). Then our grant expert—Josh Webb,
co-director of grant writing at NSF-funded center—personally reviews, refines, strategically positions, and ensures quality. You're paying
for Josh's expertise and strategic insight, not just AI output. The AI is a tool that makes expert-level service affordable.
Q: How do you handle confidential or proprietary information?
A: All team members sign strict confidentiality agreements. We treat your project information, preliminary data, and
organizational details as strictly confidential. We never share client information with other clients or use your materials
for any purpose beyond your grant. Your intellectual property is protected.
Q: Can you provide references or examples of successful grants?
A: We can provide redacted examples of proposal sections demonstrating our writing quality and strategic approach. However,
full grant proposals contain confidential client information we can't share. During consultation, we can discuss our approach,
Josh's track record securing NSF funding, and our methodology—we're transparent about our expertise and process.