The average foundation grant takes 15–30 hours to write and costs $2,500–$6,000 when you hire out. Altairium gives your nonprofit the tools, AI, and workflow to do it better — for $40/month.
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Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) — AI & Grants 2026The reality
Most small nonprofits are writing grants with one overworked staff member and no dedicated tools. The math doesn't work — until now.
15–30
hours
to write a single foundation grant application
Source: Lakeview Consulting
$5,000+
avg. cost
per proposal when hiring a freelance grant writer
Source: Instrumentl, 2024
74%
of nonprofits
have no dedicated grant writer on staff
Source: GrantStation, 2023
98%
win rate
for organizations that submit 6–10 applications per year
Source: GrantStation, 2023
The Grant Suite
According to Instrumentl's 2024 AI & Grants Report, nonprofits using AI-assisted tools completed grant proposals in under a week — vs. two weeks without. The Grant Suite puts those tools in your hands for less than a Netflix subscription.
Grant Pipeline
Kanban board + table view. Track every opportunity from prospect to post-award, across every funder.
AI Co-Writing Workspace
Draft, revise, and finalize grant narratives with AI trained on nonprofit best practices.
Grant Finder
Live Grants.gov search with AI-powered alignment scoring against your org's mission and programs.
Snippet Library
Save and reuse your best mission statements, program descriptions, and impact stories across applications.
Funder Database
Track relationships, program officers, contact history, and giving patterns for every funder.
Post-Award Tracking
Milestone tracking, funder report management, and budget burn — all in one place after you win.
AI Pipeline Insights
Strategic analysis of your portfolio: win rates, upcoming deadlines, and where to focus next.
Organization Profiles
Your mission, programs, history, and financials — centralized and ready to pull into any application.
The Platform
Pipeline tracking, AI insights, and deadline visibility — all in one place.
The math
A full-time grant writer runs ~$98,000/year fully loaded. A freelance writer charges $2,500–$6,000 per proposal. Altairium gives your team the same output for $40/month.
Sources: GrantStation 2023; Instrumentl 2024; Millionaire Grant Lady
| Feature | DIY / Staff | Freelance Writer | Full-time Hire | ✦ Altairium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | $4,500+ in staff labor | $15,000–$30,000 | ~$98,000 | $400 / year |
| Grants you can manage | 2–3 (capacity limited) | Whatever you pay for | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Pipeline visibility | Depends on tools | |||
| AI-assisted drafting | Varies | Varies | ||
| Grant finder / discovery | Manual research | |||
| Post-award tracking | Spreadsheets | Depends on tools | ||
| Institutional knowledge stays with you | ||||
| Scales with your team | Limited by headcount |
Plans
Start with the Grant Suite and run your own pipeline. Or bring us in to work alongside you.
Full Pipeline
Kanban + table tracking
AI Workspace
Draft & find grants with AI
Post-Award
Milestones, reports & budget
CNE Speakers
AI & Grants — 2026
500+ hrs
Consulting experience
3 Focus Areas
Grants · Outreach · Ops
Grant Suite
or $400/year and save 2 months
No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Scope and pricing tailored to your organization
We believe cost should never be a barrier — open to discussion.
What you get
Built for small & mid-size nonprofits
74% of nonprofits have no dedicated grant staff. The Grant Suite is built around that reality — giving one or two people the tools a full team would need.
Submit more, win more
Organizations submitting 6–10 grants/year have a 98% chance of winning at least one. The Suite helps you get there without burning out your staff.Source: GrantStation 2023
How it works
Grant Sprint
Our most popular engagement. 60–90 days, hands-on strategy and co-writing support, 2–3 submitted applications. Starting at $1,500.
Ongoing partnership
Strategy, outreach, and operational support on a flexible retainer. Great for organizations building toward a dedicated grants program.
Full Pipeline
Kanban + table tracking
AI Workspace
Draft & find grants with AI
Post-Award
Milestones, reports & budget
Grant Suite
or $400/year and save 2 months
No contracts. Cancel anytime.
What you get
Built for small & mid-size nonprofits
74% of nonprofits have no dedicated grant staff. The Grant Suite is built around that reality — giving one or two people the tools a full team would need.
Submit more, win more
Organizations submitting 6–10 grants/year have a 98% chance of winning at least one. The Suite helps you get there without burning out your staff.Source: GrantStation 2023
CNE Speakers
AI & Grants — 2026
500+ hrs
Consulting experience
3 Focus Areas
Grants · Outreach · Ops
Scope and pricing tailored to your organization
We believe cost should never be a barrier — open to discussion.
How it works
Grant Sprint
Our most popular engagement. 60–90 days, hands-on strategy and co-writing support, 2–3 submitted applications. Starting at $1,500.
Ongoing partnership
Strategy, outreach, and operational support on a flexible retainer. Great for organizations building toward a dedicated grants program.
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More time on your mission. Less time on paperwork.
Join nonprofits already using Altairium to manage their grant pipeline, write stronger applications, and track every dollar after the win.
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