Professional Grant Consulting and Management Services
BR Strategic Solutions LLC provides results-driven grant consulting services to nonprofit organizations throughout South Carolina. Our pricing structure ensures that both established organizations and small grassroots nonprofits have access to professional expertise. All fees are flat rate — no commissions, no percentage of award, ever. A signed Service Agreement is required before any consulting work begins.
Small Nonprofit Rate
Annual operating budget under $50,000
50% discounted rates applied across all services. Flexible payment plan available on retainer. Full grant committee training included with every new consulting contract.
Standard Rate
Annual operating budget $50,000 and above
Full professional rate applied across all services. Grant committee training included with every new consulting contract. Annual retainer prepay discount available.
Product 1 — Per Grant Consulting
Full service for one grant application — research, strategy, proposal writing, QA review, and submission support. Grant committee training day included at no extra charge with every new contract.
| Milestone | Description | Amount | Due |
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| Payment 1 — Contract Signed | Grant research, strategy development, and pipeline setup begins | $134 | At signing |
| Payment 2 | Proposal drafting and client review period | $133 | 30 days |
| Payment 3 | QA review, final revisions, and submission support | $133 | 60 days |
| Total per grant: $400 — paid over 90 days, aligned with the proposal build timeline. Grant committee training day included at no charge. TRAINING INCLUDED |
| Milestone | Description | Amount | Due |
|---|
| Deposit — Contract Signed | Grant research, strategy development, and pipeline setup begins | $500 | At signing |
| Final Payment — On Submission | Completed application, QA review, and submission support | $500 | At submission |
| Total per grant: $1,000 — split at signing and submission. Grant committee training day included at no charge. TRAINING INCLUDED |
Product 2 — Annual Grant Management Retainer
Ongoing monthly service — grant pipeline development, compliance monitoring, reporting support, calendar management, and ongoing strategy. Minimum 12-month commitment. One quarterly check-in session included per year.
💡 Prepay Discount — Pay the Full Year Upfront and Save One Month Free
Clients who pay the full annual retainer at contract signing receive one month at no charge. Available at both rate levels. Must be elected at the time of signing and documented in the Service Agreement.
| Option | Description | Rate | Annual Total |
|---|
| Monthly Billing | Paid on the first of each month — 12-month minimum commitment | $250/month | $3,000/year |
| Annual Prepay | Full year paid at signing — one month free | $2,750 upfront | Save $250 |
| Includes compliance monitoring, pipeline development, reporting support, calendar management, and one quarterly strategy check-in per year. |
💳 Payment Plan Option — Small Nonprofit Monthly Retainer Only
Clients who need additional flexibility may elect the following payment plan for the first month's retainer. Must be elected at signing and documented in the Service Agreement. Available at BRSS discretion.
• $84 due at contract signing
• $83 due at 30 days
• $83 due at 60 days
• Total first month: $250 — same rate, spread over 60 days. Subsequent months revert to the standard $250 due on the first of each month.
| Option | Description | Rate | Annual Total |
|---|
| Monthly Billing | Paid on the first of each month — 12-month minimum commitment | $500/month | $6,000/year |
| Annual Prepay | Full year paid at signing — one month free | $5,500 upfront | Save $500 |
| Includes compliance monitoring, pipeline development, reporting support, calendar management, and one quarterly strategy check-in per year. |
Product 3 — Standalone Training Package
Available to any nonprofit organization regardless of consulting contract status. Two professional training sessions covering the complete BRSS grant readiness curriculum. Both sessions are included at no extra charge with any new Per Grant Consulting or Retainer contract.
Complete Two-Session Package — Full Curriculum
Both sessions together — best value for full grant readiness training
$450
Approximately $129 per hour — professional consulting rate
Session 1 — Foundation
$225
- Part 1 — What Is a Nonprofit
- Part 2 — Getting Grant Ready
- Part 3 — Building Your Credibility
- Two hours total with snack break
- Delivered at client location
Session 2 — The Grant Process
$225
- Part 4 — Finding and Applying for Grants
- Part 5 — Publication 78 and IRS Standing
- One hour — advanced grant strategy content
- Scheduled after Session 1 is complete
- Delivered at client location
| Item | Policy |
|---|
| Included With Contracts | Both training sessions are included at no extra charge with every new Per Grant Consulting or Retainer contract. Standalone pricing applies only to organizations purchasing training without a consulting agreement. |
| Location | Training is delivered at the client's location. Travel outside Berkeley County, SC may incur a mileage reimbursement at the current IRS standard mileage rate. |
| Scheduling | Session 1 and Session 2 may be delivered the same day with a break between, or on separate dates. A minimum of one week between sessions is recommended to allow the committee time to absorb Session 1 before advancing to Session 2. |
| Snack Break | A 15 to 20 minute snack break is built into Session 1. The client is responsible for providing snacks and beverages for their committee members. |
| Committee Attendance | Training is designed for the full grant committee or board. A minimum of two committee members must be present for training to proceed as scheduled. |
Client Requirements — What We Ask of You
- Board or assigned grant committee must participate in internal planning and strategy meetings for each grant project
- Client is responsible for developing program ideas, narratives, and program budgets through their own planning process
- All draft materials must be submitted through the BRSS intake system for review and feedback
- Client must respond to BRSS feedback within agreed timelines to meet grant deadlines
- Participation in quarterly check-in sessions is required under all retainer agreements
- All budget figures must be verified with current local pricing before submission — no estimates accepted
- Client's annual operating budget determines the applicable rate tier — client must notify BRSS immediately if a budget change affects their tier designation
- A signed Service Agreement is required before any consulting work begins
| Item | Policy |
|---|
| No Commission or Percentage Fees | BRSS does not charge a percentage of grant awards under any circumstances. All fees are flat rate only. This is the ethical standard of the grant consulting profession. |
| Client Funds | BRSS does not handle, manage, or have access to client grant funds at any time. We manage the consulting process — not the money. |
| No Guarantee of Award | No grant consultant can guarantee a grant award. BRSS guarantees professional, high-quality service and preparation on every engagement. |
| Payment for Services — Not Results | Fees are owed in full regardless of whether a grant application is approved, denied, or withdrawn. Payment is compensation for professional services rendered. |
| Late Payments | Payments not received within 15 days of the due date incur a 1.5% per month late fee on the outstanding balance. Services may be suspended on accounts more than 30 days past due until paid in full. |
| Rate Adjustments | All rates are subject to adjustment based on market conditions. Rates in effect at the time of contract signing are locked for the full term of that agreement. |