The rule of thumb is 18 months from idea to award, but this depends on your funding sources and how prepared your organization is to apply for funding. This includes a having fully developed concept, detailed budgets, and staff bandwidth. If you have a specific RFP you are responding to, look for an “award timeline” section for an estimated response time. Private foundations tend to respond within three months from submission, while federal funding agencies respond within six months.

I like to hold a kickoff meeting with the grant project team and any relevant admin staff to review the scope, timeline, and deliverables of the award. Make sure everyone involved knows what they are responsible for and check in regularly to track progress of the work, track reporting, and catch issues before they arise. If your team needs to make any changes to the scope of work, timeline, budget, or deliverables, contact your funder first. Any variance from the grant agreement should be approved by your funder first. You are a collaborator in their mission, and they will be happy to hear from you!

I work on a project basis and offer retainer services based on an hourly rate. Please get in touch for a quote. I am happy to work with clients to scope services that fit their budget and organizational readiness.

No. That’s Long Island.

I work remotely with clients across the country, and can travel for board meetings, site visits, and staff retreats.

You betcha. I provide SBIR writing services on a project basis. The SBIR proposal process is analogous to federal grant proposals, and benefits from the same proposal development process, budget preparation, and submission management.