FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of grants does Evergreen Grants specialize in?
Evergreen Grants works mostly with established nonprofit organizations, individuals or other grant eligible organizations on grants that will help sustain their projects.
How does Evergreen Grants charge for its services?
We charge by the hour or by the project for grantwriting. We charge a flat daily rate for workshops. Contact us for more information or for an estimate on your project.
Why doesn’t Evergreen Grants work for contingent fees or percentages?
Professional grantwriters and fundraisers do not work on a contingency or percentage basis. The ethical standards of the American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel all prohibit this practice. Grant preparation fees are usually paid from other agency resources such as individual donations and other unrestricted funds.
Who is eligible for grant funding?
The large majority of grant funding is available to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. Government agencies including cities, colleges, school districts and others are eligible under other tax exempt codes, as are American Indian tribes.
Evergreen Grants also serves individuals looking for help finding scholarships and artistic project grants.
How long does the grant process take?
There are a lot of variables that go into writing a proposal or grant. The actual grant writing process often takes 4-8 weeks, including background research. The more information you provide, the quicker the grant writer will be able to get up to speed.
Does Evergreen Grants have a special relationship with foundations that will help us get funded?
Evergreen Grants does not have any special relationships with funders. In fact, funders typically do not know about our involvement, which is mostly behind the scenes. It is important that funders develop a relationship with the organization requesting funding. Evergreen Grants can help you to build these relationships, but our involvement doesn’t affect your chances of funding — the well thought out project we clearly describe in your proposal is what is important.
