May I include grant writer fees in the application?

Yes. However, for grant writer fees to be eligible, the services must be competitively sourced, specifically identified, and listed within the “Grant Request Details” section of the application and must satisfy the requirements under 2 C.F.R. § 200.458. The grant writer fees must be paid between the 90 days prior to the publication date of the NOFO and up to 30 calendar days after the application period closes.  Fees payable on a contingency basis are not an eligible expense.

When adding the grant writer fee to the “Grant Request Details” section of an application, select “Add Activity” and choose “Grant Writer Fee” from the menu of options.