Episode 5

Why Commission Based Fees are Unethical for Grant Writers

Mar 5, 2026 | Season 9

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Can I just charge you a percentage of the grant once it gets awarded? If you’ve worked long enough as a consultant, you’ve gotten that question at least once. Today we’re sharing why that is against the grant professional code of ethics, and how to handle the conversation when it comes up.

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