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Maranda W.

Maranda W.

Grant Writer & Funding Strategist | 10M+ Secured

I help nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and public health teams secure funding, design programs, and build systems that actually work. ✔ $10M+ in grant funding secured ✔ 80%+ funding success rate ✔ Led and implemented a $10M behavioral health program Most clients don’t just need a writer—they need someone who understands how funding, operations, and outcomes connect. That’s where I’m different. 💼 WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH ✔ Grant Writing & Funding Strategy Full grant proposals (federal, state, foundation) Funding strategy & positioning Grant editing, review, and optimization ✔ Grant Research & Prospect Lists Curated funder lists aligned to your mission Eligibility analysis + fit rationale Deadlines, award sizes, and strategic recommendations ✔ Program Design & Implementation Program structure aligned to funding requirements KPI development + reporting frameworks Logic models + sustainability planning ✔ SOPs, Workflows & Process Improvement Process mapping and optimization Cross-team coordination workflows Scalable systems that reduce inefficiencies focus on: ✔ Clarity (no fluff, no filler) ✔ Speed (efficient turnaround without sacrificing quality) ✔ Real-world execution (not just theory) If you need someone who can quickly understand complex work and turn it into something actionable, fundable, and usable—I can help. Send me a message with what you’re trying to accomplish, and I’ll tell you exactly how I can help.

🇺🇸Knoxville, United States$75/hr100% JSSSince Mar 2026

Earnings and projects

MRR
$165

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#120,072 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,599 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $989

Total earnings
$1k
World#394,553 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#60,138 / 62.1k
Per project
$1k

$989 in the last 6 months

World#123,934 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#21,122 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#360,671 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#53,151 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$1kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$990$1,000$1,010Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 23% in Content Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  6. #101Grant Application341 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #41Top 30%
  7. #102Grant Proposal288 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #47Top 35%
  8. #125Process Development441 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #50Top 28%