With a decade of experience in technical writing and grant writing, I will approach your project with professionalism, respect, and hard work. Over my research career, I successfully landed several fellowships including from the Sloan Foundation and the Department of Education, and was part of teams that landed and managed large federal grants from the NSF, DARPA, and Department of Defense. Whether you are working on applying to foundational or government grants, need help with reporting requirements, or are trying to reach a broader audience with your latest scientific achievement, I'm here to help you achieve your goals.
Rates are negotiable and subject to change. Writing can be packaged with other services. If a project requires more than 20 hours in a week, or if you need express delivery outside of my requested lead time, I will charge a premium for the excess time. Discounts are available for smaller non-profit organizations or those working on environmental justice.
Please contact me at Alex@AlexMantanona.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
This is very much dependent on multiple factors. Writing time will vary based on what type of grant (foundational or government), the complexity of the grant application, and the client's past experience and preparedness. Smaller grants can be completed typically between 5-10 hours or less, with larger grants taking between 20-100 hours depending on the complexity of the application process.
Again, this is very dependent on the grant and your organizational preparedness. I ask for at least one week of lead time for small grants and one month for large grants as I must make sure I have time to handle all projects on my calendar. If you want to c
First, we will start with a comprehensive consultation to determine what are your needs and objectives. After the initial consultation, I will ask you to start compiling resources needed for completion of most grants (data, budget, etc.). Once I have a good understanding of your organization, I'll conduct an extensive search to find appropriate grant applications for your organization (if needed) , set a realistic schedule for edits/meetings, and get to work delivering your product.
Most grants will highly benefit from input from the client, and the more complicated the grant requirements are, the more input you will need. As a baseline, you should have your proposed project details, any relevant data you have collected, budgets, images and content that will strengthen your application, as well as plans for implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
If you need some help writing a manuscript for publication, a standard operating procedure (SOP), or compiling a report for a foundation or government grantor, I'm here to help.
NOTE: If data analysis is required, I will charge based on my science consultation rate.
Longform articles, social media posts for experts or lay audiences, and short blurbs. I'm also experienced in giving talks to a wide variety of audiences, and can help you put together presentations. For examples, check out my blog and social media posts.
I love working with people to make customized solutions to whatever they are trying to tackle. Whether it is applying for grants, or finding unique solutions to your problems by using the latest in science or sustainability, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Drop me a line and let's start working on your goals today!
Alex Mantanona
Serving Central and Southern California
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