{"id":28874,"date":"2023-07-28T10:06:36","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T14:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=28874"},"modified":"2023-07-31T03:55:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T07:55:46","slug":"grant-writing-side-hustle-tip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grant-writing-side-hustle-tip\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Grant Writing Be a Profitable Side Hustle?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For the past two years, the country has seen the result of rising inflation. Food prices have skyrocketed, as well as prices of vehicles and housing. One of the more popular options for fighting the rising cost of living is taking on a side hustle or second job to bring in additional income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Zapier<\/strong>,<\/a> 40 percent of Americans had some kind of a side hustle in 2022. With the increased interest in remote work options, many are turning to pursuits that can be done online, such as writing. This has led to a sudden increase in a particular question for GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong>‘s customer care team. Can grant writing<\/strong> <\/a>be a profitable side hustle? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Salary.com<\/a><\/strong>, the average hourly pay rate for a grant writer in the U.S. is $35 an hour. Of course, there are experienced grant writers who would likely charge more than that. Zippia<\/strong><\/a> reports that the need for grant writers is expected to grow 8%<\/strong> between 2018-2028. If you think grant writing may be for you, there are tools and resources available online that can help you on the road to making your grant writing side hustle a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant Writing Skills<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The most important skill needed to launch your grant writing career is to have strong writing skills. If you have a degree in English, Creative Writing, or a related discipline, this will be helpful. If not, it may be a good idea to brush up on your writing skills by reading books or taking online courses. Beyond being a competent writer, it’s important to note that there are other specialized skills that will help you thrive as a grant writer. Some of these include good organizational skills, creativity, and passion for the issues at hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaining Grant Writing Experience<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t have previous grant writing experience, it is a good idea to find a small local business or nonprofit that will let you write a grant on their behalf for free or a reduced rate in exchange for the experience you’ll gain. You may also find a nonprofit or business that will allow you to intern in their grant writing department. That would allow you to gain experience in researching and writing grants. In order to find jobs that pay market rates, most grant-writing clients will want to see at least a few successfully funded grants under their belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focusing on a ‘niche’ is also a good way to start your grant writing career. This is a specialized segment of the market or industry where you can ‘stand out’ from others in your field. If you have written successful grants for a certain category of nonprofit like ‘healthcare’ or ‘education,’ you may want to look at what kind of niche within those industries will help you give you an advantage when people are seeking out a grant writer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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