OpenGrants vs. Upwork

What’s the difference?

What’s the difference between OpenGrants and Upwork?

Upwork

Upwork is a global online marketplace for work, where businesses of all sizes connect with independent talent to get work done. Upwork supports many different disciplines and industries.

OpenGrants

OpenGrants is a grant search engine and expert marketplace. Its focus is on curating grant writers and public sector professionals to help applicants unlock specific help in this complicated sector.

How should you use these tools?

  • Use Upwork to find and hire a broad array of talent to support your business, from customer support to graphic design.

  • When you’re ready to apply for a grant, or even if you want help with your search, use the OpenGrants Marketplace to find and hire a qualified pro. OpenGrants curates grant writers with experience in specific programs, so you’ll find the exact talent you need based on the funding you qualify for. Hiring a verified grant professional typically improves your chances of winning by 3x.

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Discover A Universe of Funding. Access free for 7 days, then pay as little as $19/month. Get access to…
  • Database of active grants from hundreds of sources across the U.S. updated weekly
  • Database of 15,000+ funder profiles to help you discover all possible funding
  • AI-powered grant and funder recommendations
  • Curated marketplace of independent grant writers for hire
  • The Common App—one data-driven profile that lets us connect you to funding through our partners
  • Grant Helper—an AI chatbot that’s trained on grant programs and is available 24/7 to help you navigate and understand grant funding