GRANTWRITING CONTRACT
Updated 17 October 2025
This Grantwriting Contract outlines the terms and conditions between a client company and an independent grant writer. It details the payment structure, the independent contractor status of the grant writer, and the specific duties the grant writer will perform, such as seeking out grant opportunities and writing proposals.
GRANTWRITING CONTRACT
This agreement is hereby made between [name of client] from [name of company], and [name of grant writer], who is working freelance as an independent contractor. [grant writer] joins [company] for assistance with [specific project].
Both parties agree upon the following terms and conditions:
[client] agrees to pay [grant writer 1] [amount] on a [rate] basis until [date] or until [project] is completed.
[grant writer 2] is an independent contractor, and not an employee of [company 1]. He/she therefore understands that he/she is not eligible for benefits and is responsible for reporting income and filing his/her own taxes.
[grant writer 3] and [client 1] stipulate that this agreement does not imply any other relationship between the two, and that any additional relationship desired by either party must be outlined in a separate agreement.
[grant writer 4] agrees to join [company 2] for the purpose of discovering and applying for grants on behalf of [company 3]. [grant writer 5] will perform the following duties for the company. The grant writer does not guarantee a result, but will do the following in good faith and with utmost confidentiality:
Seek out and pursue grant opportunities based on the needs and qualifications of [company 4].
Write grant proposals for opportunities agreed upon by [client 2].
Interview [company 5] team members for the purpose of training and information-gathering.
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[grant writer name] [client name]
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[grant writer signature] [client signature]
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[date 1]
About this template
What is this template?
GRANTWRITING CONTRACT is a free, ready-to-use Commercial law template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
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