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About
As a seasoned professional with over decades of experience, I am a highly successful and much-liked grant writer dedicated to securing funding for small businesses and non-profit organizations. My expertise lies in grant research and writing, and small business loans to meet diverse funding needs.
I specialize in positioning businesses to maximize their success in obtaining essential funding, providing comprehensive support from application to approval. Leveraging advanced AI tools, I streamline the process by building and forecasting detailed plans and growth models that align with funders’ requirements.
In addition to grant writing, I am Harvard-trained and have decades of consultancy experience with globally recognized corporate brands, including Amazon, Walmart, Bank of America, Apple, Microsoft, and more. This broad foundation enables me to craft strategic and marketing business plans, conduct growth analyses, and deliver innovative, results-driven solutions. I am committed to helping clients secure the resources they need to thrive, turning their vision into reality with speed and precision.
Overview
Hired 55 times
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1 employee
24 years in business
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2025
Services offered
Target industry
Healthcare
Sales
Information technology
Government & public services
Level of target job
0 - 2 years experience
3 - 8 years experience
8+ years experience
Executive-level / C suite
Additional needs
Cover letter
Interview prep
Career advice / coaching
Web presence (e.g., LinkedIn)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Amena B.
Apr 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mark was able to help me revise my formatting for my doctoral manuscript as well as help with formatting my poster in a very short timeframe for a very reasonable price. He was very responsive and extremely helpful. Highly recommended
Details: Editing • Formatting and fact checking • Academic papers and journals • Technical writing • Healthcare • 30,000 - 50,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)
Mark Ciminello, Author, Writer's reply
Thank you Amena. It's been a pleasure working with you!
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Kimberly B.
Mar 11, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mark is an amazing writer and provides high-quality text for complex grant proposals. I gave him an outline, some quantitative data, and a few ideas. He took that and gave me an excellent, easy-to-read project narrative. He’s very communicative and I am so glad I found him! Thanks Mark!
Details: Editing • Writing • Substantive or developmental editing • Non-fiction manuscripts • Grant writing • 10,000 - 30,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Willie G.
Apr 14, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Mark over a month ago and subsequently hired his partner to develop my website. After paying the website developer in full, she did not accept my instructions and needs. She then abruptly returned my funds...However, I did receive the questionnaire from Mark and I am waiting for the work to begin.
Subsequently spoke with Mark and I have every confidence that the work surrounding writing a business plan and ultimately to apply for grants effectively will get resolved as planned.
Details: Writing • Substantive or developmental editing • Non-fiction manuscripts • Grant writing • Non-profit • 30,000 - 50,000 words • A variety of projects • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location
Mark Ciminello, Author, Writer's reply
PHX Grants works exclusively on the Wix platform for website development. After evaluating your existing website, it was determined that we were unable to support your current platform within our service framework.
As a result, a full refund was issued to ensure fairness and transparency. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.
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Michael J.
Feb 11, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mark was unbelievable and has an amazing work ethic. He worked tirelessly to help me with an assignment I had no idea how to do. He went above and beyond and was professional, responsive and put together a high quality written assignment. Very personable and easy to work with. I highly recommend Mark to anyone out there in need of help with writing or analyzing any type of grant writing. He goes above and beyond for the customer.
Details: Writing • Substantive or developmental editing • Non-fiction manuscripts • Grant writing • Government & public services • 2,000 - 10,000 words • A single project • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Joy-Ann M.
Jul 3, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I found him extremely informative on grant writing. He answered all of my questions and concerns. I recommend him for moving forward with projects.
Details: Writing • Substantive or developmental editing • Formatting and fact checking • Grant writing • Non-profit • A variety of projects • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Mark Ciminello
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I can work hourly, weekly, fixed bid/fixed scope and offer discounts for longer projects. You'll find my pricing flexible.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I prefer to first engage in an initial conversation to understand your basic requirements; additional discussions may or may not be required. We can then work together to come up with an engagement plan to move forward. Many small projects such as initial websites and business plans can be completed within a week after only a single call.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am Harvard Educated, and have an MBA in Management, and a BA in General Studies. I am a certified information security professional (CISSP), certified cloud security professional (CCSP) and project management professional (PMP).
