General Grant Writing Pay Rates

Fees charged by grant writers will range far and wide.

But from what I have seen, experienced and capable grant writers charge about $60 per hour.

I've seen some fees in the area of $100 per hour and more, and then I have seen some very low fees --- well under $50.

I believe that the $60 to $70 per-hour range is usual, and with the right person, it is fair and reasonable?

Naturally, the hourly rate and the resultant total fee will be significantly impacted by the relative efficiency of each grant writer. As well, grantwriters could charge by the project once they assess the full range and scope of the job, but the flat fee for time expended would probably closely factor out to the hourly rate I cited.

However, as I strongly encourage in my article, neither party should in any way arrange compensation to be paid on a "contingent-pay" basis. That is, do not enter into a contract which would have a grant writer paid a commission, bonus, or percentage of a grant award --- or from any other available funds.? And especially do not arrange payment upon award of the grant in the first place.

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