The Average Salary of a Grant Writer
A grant writer helps non-profits, individuals, and businesses find funding opportunities through private foundations or government agencies. Grant writers research funding sources, develop resources, and write proposals to request funds. The average salary for a grant writer varies depending on whether you work as a full-time employee or private contractor.
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For-Profit Grant Writers
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Unlike working with non-profit organizations, it is possible to take a commission when working with for-profits, as long as the grant does not come from a private foundation. Full time grant writers of corporations can often earn in the $60,000 range. There are no current salary averages for small business grant writers.
Full Time Employees of Non-Profits
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Full-time grant writing salaries range from $40,000 to $66,000, based on salary.com. The size of the non-profit is influential in determining grant writing salaries since larger organizations have budgets that support hiring a full-time grant writer.
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Private Contractors
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If you work as a contract freelancer, there are fewer limitations on what you earn. Based on the Writer's Market guide, the hourly rate is between $43 and $150 and hour, depending on the number of grants previously funded and monies raised. When working with flat rates, funding searches and grant proposals range from $500 to several thousand, depending on project size, deadlines, number of grant proposals wanted, and the application process
Caution
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Be aware that grant writers should not work on commission. Although grant writing services can be written into future requests, taking a commission is not legal and your payment may be withdrawn.
Considerations
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Whether you are working as a full-time grant writer or a freelance grant writer, salary varies greatly based on your experience and the size of an organization. The key is to demonstrate a strong track record and submit proposals in a timely fashion. Put a portfolio together to show prospective customers what you have previously done.
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