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Service Agreement
One missed deadline or sloppy line item turns your three-month hustle into a total loss when the funder pulls the plug. You'll be staring at an empty bank account while the client tries to pin their six-figure failure on your head.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'No Guarantee of Funding' clause to ensure you get paid for your labor even if the grant board says no.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Grant Writer, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Grant Writer services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Funder Prospect Research Report
- Draft Narrative and Case Statement
- Line-Item Project Budget Spreadsheet
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission
- Final Grant Application Package
- Submission Confirmation Receipt
- Grant Management Compliance Checklist
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Grant Writer services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
The client wants to pay me a percentage of the grant money only if we win. Is that a smart move?
Never work for a lottery ticket; use a written agreement to mandate a flat fee or hourly rate so you're compensated for the actual labor performed regardless of the funder's decision.
My client keeps adding extra 'small' applications to my workload. How do I stop the bleed?
Scope creep is a silent killer for your hourly rate; include a 'Change Order' provision in your contract that requires a new signed estimate for every additional request.
What happens if the client sits on their financial docs and misses my internal deadline?
You can't finish the job without the right materials; specify a 'Client Cooperation' clause that allows you to pause the project or charge a rush fee when they stall.