Transparent Pricing
Flat-fee. Ethical.
No contingency.
Clear, scope-based pricing that aligns incentives and protects the quality of every deliverable.
Clear, scope-based pricing that aligns incentives and protects the quality of every deliverable.
Percentage-based compensation tied to award amounts is not part of our model. That pricing structure misaligns incentives, rewards volume over quality, and erodes the advisory relationship over time.
DSA charges flat fees based on scope, complexity, timeline, and expertise. This posture attracts organizations worth building long-term advisory relationships with — and produces better outcomes for everyone involved.
2–3 week diagnostic, gap analysis, and funder-fit memo. The right first step before any proposal writing begins.
Full narrative, attachment checklist, and final review for a single foundation grant. Experienced-firm pricing, no fluff.
Narrative, outcomes framing, budget notes, and partner inputs. Premium scope for relationship-based corporate funding.
Priority advisory, pipeline reviews, check-ins, and standing support. Most impactful long-term engagement — mirrors higher-trust advisory firms.
Complex proposal: full project design, work plan, budget narrative, and compliance alignment. Reflects coordination scope.
Half-day ($2.5K–$5K) or full-day ($4.5K–$8.5K) sessions on grant strategy, board readiness, or workforce topics with custom materials.
Scope complexity, timeline compression, number of partners involved, and federal vs. foundation requirements all factor into final pricing.
The Grant Readiness Assessment ($500–$1K) is our minimum starting engagement. It's designed as the ideal entry point for new clients.
Monthly retainers include defined meeting cadence, deliverable expectations, and response time commitments. Scope is documented before signing.
Yes — assessment-to-proposal packages and retainer-plus-training bundles are common. Contact us to scope a custom engagement.
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