Flat Rate Fee Schedule

For flat rates with a fee less than $2,000, payment in full in advance is required. For flat rates with a fee greater than $2,000, lasting 59 days or less, a 50% deposit is required to start work, with the other half due prior to release of the final work product. For projects greater than $2,000, lasting 60 days or more, a 50% deposit is required with an additional 25% due at midpoint, and the final 25% due at project completion.

NonProfit Grant Writing

Fees for most grant writing assignments range from $1,500 - $10,000, depending on the complexity of the proposal and the length of time we have to complete the assignment.

 

For-Profit Grant Writing

Fees for writing SBA and other small business grants and proposals range from $2,500 - $10,000, depending on the complexity of the proposal and the length of time we have to complete the assignment.

 

Foundation/Corporate Giving Proposals

We will complete a comprehensive search of a database of 25,000 foundation/corporate giving sources for a single project concept; draft a foundation letter proposal; and prepare applications to the five best sources identified in the search for a fee of $2,500, or the ten best sources for $4,000.

 

Grant Source Research

Customized grant source research is available for any project concept. This may include keyword searches of databases of federal grant programs and 20,000 foundation/corporate giving sources, as well as telephone surveys/Internet research of state and local government sources. The fee usually ranges from $5,000 - $3,000, based on the project concept and scope of the search.

 

NonProfit Incorporations

For $1,000 - $2,500, we will complete all paperwork necessary to establish a new nonprofit corporation in your state. This includes articles of incorporation, by-laws, an application for state tax exemption (if applicable) and an application to the IRS for a 501(c)3 letter of determination. Please keep in mind that you will be responsible for filing fees, which cost approximately $600.

 

Editing/Technical Assistance

Complete editing of client prepared proposals, as well as technical assistance, is available on an hourly basis. The hourly rate is $150 per hour, with a four hour minimum payable in advance.

 

Program Plans

We will draft a program plan for such contract service providers as group homes, child care providers, foster family agencies, substance abuse treatment providers, etc., for a fee ranging from $2,500 - $10,000, depending on the complexity of the assignment.

 

For-Profit Business Incorporations

For $400, we will complete all paperwork to establish a new LLC or corporation ("C") in Nevada.  This includes Nevada’s one-time filing fee, same day preparation of articles of incorporation and by-laws, our one-time service fee, and one year of registered agent service. You receive a Certificate of Incorporation/Formation, customizable bylaws/operating agreement within 24 -48 hours of receiving of placing an online order.

Managed Services/Retainer Agreements

Under a retainer arrangement, a monthly retainer amount is set, usually in the $1,500 - $4,000 range. We are available to conduct grant source research, alert you to grant opportunities, prepare proposals and provide ongoing advice and consultation through our "800" number or via the Internet. We will keep track of hours worked with hours billed at a 20% discount from our standard hourly rate. Hours not used in a given month will be "banked" for use in future months. The retainer is due at the start of each month and there is a three month minimum. The hourly rate is $150 per hour.

Not-to-Exceed Agreements

In this approach, a mutually agreed upon not-to-exceed amount is set to complete an assignment or provide ongoing assistance. This type of arrangement is usually exercised as an alternative payment arrangement for managed services contracts. There is a $15,000 minimum. A 25% deposit is required, with fees billed monthly on a time and materials basis, according to our hourly rate schedule. The deposit is retained until billings reach 75% of the not-to-exceed amount, at which time hours are billed against the deposit. The hourly rate is $125 per hour.

Expenses

Expenses for related project costs are billed at cost, plus 15%, and include such items as overnight delivery service, copying and production of submission documents, travel as required to fulfill the contract.. While Blue Street Communications usually works electronically, if a client prefers an on-site scoping meeting, travel time and estimated expenses will be billed in advance.