If you've identified a grant you'd like to apply for, but need help with the wordsmithing side of it, I am a great fit for you. In 1996 I worked heavily with the social workers at Catholic Charities on their small grant writing projects, usually designed to fund housing projects. Between 1997 and 2016, I was responsible for the accreditation process in medical residency program. Annual reporting and periodic site visit paperwork was very much like a high-level complex grant, requiring statistics, analysis, project description, and future plans. After many years away from grant projects, I have recently renewed my interest in this work. I spent six months writing a manual for the grant managers of an inner-city school district, and I have a working understanding of Uniform Grant Guidance (Title 2 CFR 200). I also attended training through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits in 2017. The $40 hourly rate covers assembling a complete grant package, proofed and ready for submission. For the initial draft, I will request information that allows me to tailor responses and descriptions to accurately reflect your project, while avoiding cliches and overused buzzwords. You will have the opportunity to review the application in draft stages and between information requests, as desired. This particular work is best conducted digitally (via e-mail or Google Doc). Because the grant opportunities and climate is different in every state, I don't do the initial research to find grants.