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Expert Grant Proposals with Proven Federal Funding Success

NSF-level grant writing expertise at a fraction of traditional consulting costs
delivered in weeks, not months

Our grant writing lead co-directs grant writing at The EARTh Center, an NSF-funded Advanced Technological Education center, and has secured competitive federal funding for Eastern Iowa Community College. He and the CoAxiom team have worked together at several of these grant-funded ventures for almost a decade. We combine proven grant success with AI acceleration to deliver strategically-positioned, funder-aligned proposals in weeks for less than a tenth of what traditional consultants charge over 6-8 weeks of work. Whether you need NSF research funding, foundation grants, DOE educational grants, or nonprofit program funding, we understand funder priorities, reviewer psychology, and what makes proposals competitive.

What makes our grantwriting different

Proven Federal Success

Josh Webb, our grant writing lead, co-directs grant writing at The EARTh Center, an NSF-funded Advanced Technological Education center. He's drafted successful grants for Eastern Iowa Community College and understands what federal reviewers look for.

Not just "grant writing experience"—actual NSF funding success you can verify. He is cofounder of CoAxiom along with the rest of the team, and has been collaborating with them for almost ten years, during which time all of its members have gained an intuitive understanding of how grant-funded ventures work.

Strategic Positioning

We don't just write—we strategically position. We analyze funder priorities, align your project with reviewer criteria, and frame your proposal for maximum competitiveness.

Your project narrative isn't just description—it's persuasion backed by research expertise and funder psychology.

Standard Packages

Basic Foundation Grant Proposal


For small-to-midsize Foundation Grants, Community Grants, and local funding opportunities


$425

What's Included:

  • Up to 3-5 page proposal (or LOI equivalent)
  • Core project narrative (Problem, Solution, Impact)
  • Basic budget summary (1 page)
  • Key funder alignment (Mapping 1-2 specific goals)
  • Ready-to-copy portal responses (Standardized text for online forms)
  • 5-7 business day delivery


Best For:

  • Initial Letters of Inquiry (LOI) to start a funder relationship
  • Mini-grants (under $5,000)
  • Standardized "Common Grant" short forms
  • Grassroots organizations with limited existing data

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Advanced Foundation Grant Proposal

$699 (single)

$759 (bundle)

An effective and efficient submission for a single large foundation grant or several small ones

Choose between applications for 2-3 small foundation grants for bundle price, or one large foundation grant for single price. Perfect for small foundation grants, community grants, and local funding opportunities


What's Included:

  • One full application for a large foundation-length grant for single price, or 2-3 smaller grants for bundle price
  • Up to 8-10 page proposal (typical foundation length)
  • Project narrative with compelling positioning
  • Budget narrative and justification (1-2 pages)
  • Integration of up to 7 reference sources
  • Funder priority alignment
  • 1 revision round
  • 7-10 business day delivery




Best For:

  • Community foundation grants ($5,000-50,000 range)
  • Corporate giving programs
  • Local nonprofit funding
  • Small private foundation grants
  • Straightforward project proposals


Federal Grant Proposal


For competitive federal grants and major foundation funding—our flagship grant service


$1,399

What's Included:

  • Up to 15-page proposal (standard federal format: NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, etc.)
  • Strategic consultation call with grant expert (30 minutes)
  • Comprehensive project narrative with strategic positioning
  • Budget narrative and detailed justification (2-3 pages)
  • Integration of up to 3 reference sources
  • Funder priority alignment and reviewer criteria analysis
  • Competitive positioning against typical applicant pool
  • 2 revision rounds
  • 14-21 business day delivery

Best For:

  • NSF research grants (CAREER, standard grants)
  • NIH funding (R01, R03, R21)
  • Department of Education grants
  • Department of Energy programs
  • Major private foundation grants ($100,000+)
  • State agency competitive grants

Grant Types We Support:

  • Research and development grants
  • Educational program grants (ATE, innovative programs)
  • Community development grants (HUD, USDA)
  • STEM education and workforce development
  • Technology commercialization (SBIR/STTR Phase I)
  • Arts and humanities (NEA, NEH)


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Multi-Phase Grant Support


For complex grants requiring multiple submissions or phased approaches (SBIR/STTR, continuation grants)


$3,199

What's Included:

  • Two complete grant proposals (e.g., Phase I + Phase II, or initial + continuation)
  • Up to 15 pages each proposal (30 pages total)
  • Two strategic consultation calls (30 minutes each)
  • Comprehensive project narratives with phase-specific positioning
  • Budget narratives for both phases with justification
  • Integration of up to 5 reference sources total
  • Commercialization plan (for SBIR/STTR)
  • 3 revision rounds total
  • Phased delivery timeline (coordinated with deadlines)


Best For:

  • SBIR/STTR applications (Phase I proposal now, Phase II later)
  • Multi-year program grants requiring annual renewals
  • Continuation grants building on pilot funding
  • Capacity-building grants with phased implementation
  • Research programs requiring preliminary data grant + main grant

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Add Ons

Strengthen Your Application

Available with any grant package to enhance competitiveness:


Content Enhancements

  • Additional pages beyond package limit: $100/page
  • Additional reference sources: $50/source
  • Comprehensive literature review section: $400
  • Data management plan (NSF requirement): $300
  • Evaluation plan with metrics: $400
  • Sustainability/continuation plan: $350

Strategic Support

  • Additional consultation call (1 hour): $150
  • Reviewer feedback response/resubmission: $600
  • Budget development consultation: $200/hour
  • Multi-institution coordination: $300/partner organization
  • Letters of support coordination: $150/letter

Specialized Components:

  • Broader impacts statement (NSF): $250
  • Commercialization plan (SBIR/STTR): $500
  • Biographical sketches for key personnel: $100/bio
  • Facilities and equipment description: $200
  • Institutional support letters (template drafting): $150

Timeline Acceleration:

  • Rush delivery (7-day completion): $500
  • Rush delivery (3-5 day completion): $800
  • Same-day consultation scheduling: $100
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Ongoing Grant Partnerships

For organizations with ongoing grant needs or complex multi-institution proposals

When You Need Enterprise Support:


  • Multi-institution research consortiums (5-10+ partner organizations)
  • Large-scale center grants ($5M-50M proposals like NSF centers, NIH program projects)
  • Ongoing grant development relationships (annual retainer for multiple grant cycles)
  • Grant portfolio strategy (diversified funding across multiple sources)
  • Capacity building (developing internal grant writing capability)
  • Continuation/renewal grants requiring annual resubmission


Enterprise Services Include:

Strategic Grant Portfolio Planning:

  • Identify optimal funding opportunities across agencies
  • Coordinate timing across multiple grant deadlines
  • Diversify funding sources for sustainability
  • Long-term funding strategy development

Multi-Institution Coordination:

  • Partner organization alignment and coordination
  • Budget development across institutions
  • Roles and responsibilities clarification
  • Letters of support and commitment coordination

Large-Scale Proposal Development:

  • Center grants (NSF Engineering Research Centers, NIH program projects)
  • Training grants (multi-year, multi-cohort programs)
  • Infrastructure grants (major equipment, facility development)
  • Consortium grants (cross-institutional collaborations)

Annual Retainer Relationships:

  • Year-round grant strategy consultation
  • Multiple grant proposals per year (packaged pricing)
  • Ongoing revisions and resubmission support
  • Grant management and reporting assistance

Typical Enterprise Grant Projects:

Multi-Institution Consortium: $8,000-15,000

  • 5-10 partner coordination
  • 30-50 page proposal
  • Multiple budgets aligned
  • Partner letters coordinated

Large Center Grant ($10M-50M): $15,000-35,000

  • Comprehensive proposal (100+ pages with appendices)
  • Strategic planning and positioning
  • Multi-year budget development
  • Stakeholder coordination

Annual Grant Partnership: $18,000-48,000/year retainer

  • 3-6 major proposals per year
  • Strategic portfolio planning
  • Unlimited consultation
  • Priority rush service

The Enterprise Process:

Step 1: Discovery Consultation (Free, 60 minutes)

  • Assess organizational grant needs
  • Discuss funding priorities and timeline
  • Evaluate partnership fit
  • Determine scope and approach

Step 2: Scoping & Proposal ($1,000-2,500)

  • Detailed needs assessment
  • Grant opportunity analysis
  • Strategic roadmap development
  • Comprehensive project proposal with timeline and pricing

Step 3: Agreement & Engagement

  • Fixed-price contract or annual retainer
  • Dedicated grant strategist assigned
  • Project kickoff and planning

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Why Traditional Grant Consultants Are So Expensive

The Old Model vs. CoAxiom's

Traditional Grant Consultant Model:

Pricing Structure:

  • $150-300/hour for 40-80 hours
  • Total: $6,000-24,000 for standard 15-page federal grant
  • Or flat fees: $8,000-15,000


Timeline:

  • 6-8 weeks typical
  • Often longer for complex grants
  • Multiple back-and-forth revision cycles

Why So Expensive:

  • Every word written by human (slow, labor-intensive)
  • Multiple client meetings (billable hours)
  • Research and literature review (hours of reading)
  • Every draft revision (more billable hours)
  • High overhead costs passed to clients

Why So Slow:

  • Human writing speed limited
  • Consultants juggle multiple clients
  • Waiting for client feedback between drafts
  • Manual research and synthesis

The CoAxiom Model:


Pricing Structure:

  • flat fees for proposals starting as low as $429
  • 80-90% cost savings vs. traditional


Timeline:

  • 14-21 days standard delivery
  • Rush available (7 days for $500 extra)
  • Faster revision turnaround

What You Get:

  • Same expert-level strategic positioning
  • Same funder alignment and competitive framing
  • Same compliance and quality standards
  • Just faster and dramatically more affordable

The Result:

  • Traditional: $12,000 + 7 weeks = High-quality proposal (if you can afford/wait)
  • CoAxiom: $429-$1,799 + 3 weeks = High-quality proposal (accessible to more organizations)
We're not cheap—we're efficient. There's a difference.

GRANT WRITING FAQ

Common Grant Writing Questions


Q: Can you guarantee we'll get funded?

A: No ethical grant consultant can guarantee funding—award decisions depend on reviewer scores, funding availability, and competition. What we can guarantee: a strategically-positioned, competitively-framed, funder-aligned proposal that meets all requirements and gives you the best possible chance. Our grant expert has secured NSF funding and understands what reviewers look for.

Q: Do you write the entire proposal or just help us write it?

A: We write the complete proposal. You provide project information, organizational details, and budget parameters—we draft the compelling narrative, budget justification, and all required sections. You revi

Q: What if we don't get funded? Can we resubmit?

A: Absolutely. Many competitive grants require resubmission. If you receive reviewer feedback, we offer resubmission support at $100-$600 depending on grant size (significant discount from original proposal cost). We'll address reviewer concerns, strengthen weaknesses they identified, and reposition for competitive advantage.

Q: How involved do we need to be in the process?

A: Moderate involvement:

  • Initial: Provide project information and materials (2-4 hours)
  • Consultation: Strategic planning call (30 minutes)
  • Review draft proposal and provide feedback (2-3 hours)
  • Review final version before submission (1 hour)

Total time commitment: 6-9 hours spread across 2-3 weeks. We handle the heavy lifting.

Q: What materials do we need to provide?

A: Required:

  • Grant solicitation/RFP or funder guidelines
  • Project description (can be rough—we'll refine it)
  • Organizational background information
  • Budget estimates

Helpful (if available):

  • Prior proposals (successful or unsuccessful—we learn from both)
  • Project data or preliminary results
  • Letters of support commitments
  • Organizational strategic plan

We'll work with whatever you have and help you develop what's missing.

Q: Can you help with the budget?

A: Yes. All packages include budget narrative and justification. We'll work with your budget parameters to create competitive budget presentation with clear justification. We don't determine your actual costs (you know your operations better), but we frame them persuasively for reviewers. Add-on budget development consultation available at $200/hour for complex budget coordination.

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.

How Grant Writing Works at CoAxiom

Our Grant Development Process

Step 1: Order & Materials Submission

You provide:
  • Grant solicitation/RFP (or funder guidelines)
  • Project description and goals
  • Organizational background information
  • Budget estimates or requirements
  • Any existing materials (prior proposals, data, etc.)
We confirm:
  • Package fit and scope
  • Timeline based on your deadline
  • Any add-ons needed for your specific grant
Timeline: Order confirmation within 2 hours, project kickoff within 24 hours

Step 2: Strategic Consultation (Federal Grant Package)

30-minute consultation with our grant expert to discuss:
  • Funder priorities and reviewer psychology
  • Your project's competitive positioning
  • Strategic framing approach
  • Budget considerations
  • Letters of support strategy
  • Potential pitfalls to avoid
This isn't just intake—it's strategic planning to position your proposal for maximum competitiveness. Timeline: Scheduled within 48 hours of order

Step 3: AI-Accelerated Drafting

Our AI systems generate initial draft content:
  • Project narrative structure following funder format
  • Literature synthesis from sources you provide
  • Budget narrative drafting
  • Standard sections (methods, evaluation, etc.)
This acceleration is what makes 14-21 day delivery possible instead of 6-8 weeks traditional consultants need.
Timeline: 3-5 days for AI draft generation

Step 4: Expert Strategic Review & Refinement

Our grant expert (Josh Webb) personally reviews and refines: Strategic Positioning:
  • Aligns project with specific funder priorities
  • Frames proposal using language that resonates with reviewers
  • Positions your organization/team for credibility
  • Identifies and strengthens competitive advantages

Content Quality:
  • Eliminates AI artifacts and generic language
  • Strengthens argumentation and logic flow
  • Ensures clarity and persuasiveness
  • Verifies accuracy and feasibility
Compliance & Format:
  • Confirms all RFP requirements addressed
  • Ensures proper formatting and structure
  • Checks page limits and formatting rules
  • Verifies budget alignment with narrative
This expert review is what differentiates us from cheap AI services and justifies federal-level confidence. Timeline: 7-10 days for expert review and refinement

Step 5: Your Review & Feedback

You receive complete draft proposal for review:
  • Project narrative (complete, formatted)
  • Budget narrative and justification
  • All required sections per RFP
  • Formatted according to funder guidelines
You provide feedback on:
  • Content accuracy (we don't know your project like you do)
  • Organizational details needing adjustment
  • Budget modifications
  • Strategic emphasis preferences
Timeline: We deliver draft with 5-7 days remaining before your deadline (or according to your needs)

Step 6: Revision & Finalization

We implement your requested changes:
  • Content adjustments and refinements
  • Budget modifications
  • Additional strategic positioning
  • Formatting perfection
Included revision rounds:
  • Foundation Package: 1 revision round
  • Federal Package: 2 revision rounds
  • Multi-Phase Package: 3 revision rounds
Additional revisions available: $300/round Timeline: Revisions completed 3-5 days before your submission deadline

Step 7: Final Delivery

You receive publication-ready grant proposal:
  • Complete formatted proposal (PDF + editable Word)
  • Budget documents
  • All supplementary materials
  • Submission checklist
You own everything 100%: Full rights to use, modify, submit—no restrictions. Timeline: Revisions completed 3-5 days before your submission deadline