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Whitney C.

Experienced Government RFP and Grant Proposal Writer

Winning proposals. Strategic content. Real results. I am a government RFP and grant writer with over five years of experience helping small businesses, nonprofits, and agencies secure contracts and funding. I have a proven track record of success, including over $5 million dollars awarded through federal, state, and nonprofit proposals. My background includes more than a decade in writing and editing, along with a strong foundation in content strategy, marketing, and SEO. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Illinois Springfield and have worked across sectors including public services, infrastructure, education, and event management. My core strengths include • RFP and RFQ response writing for local, state, and federal solicitations • Grant proposal development with full lifecycle support • Search engine optimized content and copywriting • Marketing strategy, research, and persuasive messaging • Familiarity with procurement systems like SAM.gov, Bonfire, Ariba, OGS, and DC OCP I’m a punctual, detail-focused self-starter who writes with clarity, strategy, and purpose. Whether you need an engaging piece of web content or a high-stakes government proposal, I will deliver polished, original work that exceeds expectations. Let’s team up and create something that gets results.

🇺🇸Charleston, United States$60/hr100% JSS4.99 (22)Since Jul 2021

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$1.7k

An estimate from an earlier read

World#28,029 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,677 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.8k

Last 6 months: $10k

World#24,592 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,693 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$49k

Billed in all: $51k

World#77,654 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#14,020 / 62.1k
Per project
$1.3k

$3.4k in the last 6 months

World#107,424 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,305 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
3
0% fixed100% hourly
World#66,481 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,998 / 62.1k
Projects in all
39

Across 42 contracts

67% fixed33% hourly
World#77,391 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,691 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$50.8k+$1.6k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$49k$50k$51kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 4% in Content Writing

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  7. #31Grant Application341 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #12Top 9%
  8. #34Grant Research & Prospect List459 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #13Top 7%