Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we hear most.
If yours isn’t here, just ask in your intake — we’ll answer in our first reply.
Do you charge a percentage of the grants we win?
No. We charge fixed, transparent fees that you know up front. You keep 100% of any grant you’re awarded. Contingency-fee arrangements are actually prohibited or strongly discouraged by most Canadian funders — so anyone offering them is putting your application at risk.
What if my application doesn’t win?
Most grant programs are competitive — even strong applications don’t always win. What you’re paying for is a polished, well-positioned submission, not a guaranteed outcome. The work also has reuse value: most of what we draft can be repurposed for other programs you’re a fit for. We also won’t pursue grants we don’t believe you have a real shot at — that’s what the Funding Roadmap is for.
How long does the process take?
A Funding Roadmap is typically delivered within a week of intake. A full grant application is usually 7–15 days from kickoff to submission, depending on how complex the program is and how quickly you can hand over background documents. Tight funder deadlines are common in this work — the earlier you start, the better.
What do I need to provide?
Usually: basic organizational info (incorporation or business registration, mission statement, recent financials), the project you’re seeking funding for (description, budget, timeline), and any prior grant applications or marketing materials we can borrow from. Once you engage, your client portal lays out a tailored document checklist so nothing falls through the cracks.
Do you work with organizations outside Ontario?
Yes. We’re remote-first and serve clients across Canada. Federal programs are nationwide; foundation grants don’t care where you’re based; provincial programs we cover beyond Ontario on a case-by-case basis (most provinces’ programs work similarly).
I’ve never applied for a grant before. Is that a problem?
Not at all — most of our clients haven’t. Start with a free Funding Snapshot: a quick, no-cost read on the funding that fits your work. If it looks promising, the Funding Roadmap helps you clearly understand what programs you actually qualify for, what each requires, and the realistic pathway — before you commit to anything bigger.
What’s the difference between the Funding Roadmap and a Grant Application?
The Funding Roadmap is strategic: a curated written report covering your readiness scorecard, top 5–10 matched programs, and a 90-day calendar, followed by an optional 30-minute walk-through call. You walk away knowing what to pursue. A Grant Application is the doing: research, drafting, revisions, and submission for one specific program. Most clients start with a free Funding Snapshot, move into the Funding Roadmap, then into Applications as opportunities open up.
Why are your prices lower than traditional grant consultants?
Modern technology and proprietary workflows, layered with careful human review. Grants Lab is built on a system we’ve created specifically for this work — not off-the-shelf tools. Our pricing reflects what serious grant work actually costs to do well today.
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