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Jian O.

Grant Writer & Proposal Manager | CF APMP | BSc

Hi, I’m Jian, a certified Proposal Manager (CF APMP) with over five years’ experience helping organisations secure funding and win tenders. I find relevant funding opportunities and write clear, compelling proposals, managing the process from start to submission so you can focus on your work. In 2025, my applications achieved a 38% success rate, securing more than €2 million in funding. Need help with a grant application or tender? Let’s talk.

🇿🇦Cape Town, South Africa$25/hr100% JSS4.73 (7)Since Mar 2021
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$37

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#156,163 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#906 / 2,548
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $223

Total earnings
$7k

Billed in all: $7.3k

World#225,841 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,292 / 2,548
Per project
$469

$223 in the last 6 months

World#188,685 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,184 / 2,548
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#683 / 2,548
Projects in all
15

Across 18 contracts

33% fixed67% hourly
World#161,377 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#796 / 2,548

Earnings, last 30 days

$7.3kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$7.2k$7.3k$7.4k$7.5kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 30% in Budget Proposal

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #16Letter of Intent39 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 41%
  2. #69Budget Proposal230 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 30%
  3. #112Government Procurement208 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 54%
  4. #139Grant Application341 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 41%
  5. #225Business Proposal Writing637 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #4Top 35%
  6. #234Fundraising677 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #4Top 35%
  7. #347Grant Writing1,019 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 34%
  8. #1,353Prospect List2,954 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #3Top 46%