Frequently asked questions.

How are consulting fees structured?

Consulting fees are customized based on the scope, complexity, duration and level of support required.

• Hourly consulting
• Fixed project fees
• Monthly retainers
• Customized service packages

Consultation starts at $90 per hour, a Grant Readiness Assessment starts at $1,000, and ongoing support is available on a monthly retainer. The first half-hour consultation is free, and a written proposal and Statement of Work is provided before any work begins.

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What services does CWarner Grant Management provide?

CWarner Grant Management provides professional grant management, healthcare administrative consulting, financial oversight, compliance support and program management services for organizations managing healthcare-related grant funding.

• Rural Health Transformation Program support
• Pre-award and post-award grant administration
• Budget development and monitoring
• Financial reporting and reconciliation
• Compliance support
• Grant implementation assistance
• Program coordination
• Administrative process improvement

What types of grants do you support?

We assist with federal, state, foundation and private healthcare grants, including rural health transformation initiatives, workforce development, behavioral health, primary care, telehealth and public health programs.

Who do you serve?

We support organizations that receive or manage healthcare-related grant funding.

• Rural hospitals
• Critical Access Hospitals
• Rural Health Clinics
• Health Centers
• Healthcare systems
• Tribal health organizations
• Nonprofit healthcare organizations
• Community health organizations
• Academic medical centers

What is Rural Health Transformation Program grant management support?

Rural Health Transformation Program grant management support helps organizations successfully implement and manage grant-funded healthcare initiatives by providing administrative, financial and operational expertise.

• Grant implementation planning
• Budget monitoring
• Reporting assistance
• Compliance tracking
• Project coordination
• Documentation management
• Stakeholder communication

Why should an organization hire a grant management consultant?

Grant-funded programs require significant administrative oversight, financial tracking, documentation and reporting. Many healthcare organizations have limited internal resources available to manage these responsibilities.

A grant management consultant provides experienced support to help organizations:

• Maintain compliance with funding requirements
• Reduce administrative burden
• Improve financial accountability
• Meet reporting deadlines
• Strengthen program operations

How does your experience benefit clients?

Claudia Warner brings more than 30 years of experience in healthcare administration, research administration, grants management and financial operations.

Her professional background includes managing complex grant portfolios, budgets, contracts, compliance requirements and administrative operations at organizations including Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University, University of Washington and Oregon Health & Science University.

This experience allows clients to receive senior-level expertise without the cost of hiring a full-time grants administrator.

Do you only work with rural healthcare organizations?

No. While rural healthcare transformation is a primary focus, CWarner Grant Management also supports nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, research organizations, academic institutions and other entities managing grant-funded programs.

Do you provide grant writing services?

Yes. Services may include grant preparation support such as:

• Proposal coordination
• Budget development
• Budget justification assistance
• Required application documents
• Administrative review
• Submission coordination

Can you help organizations that already received grant funding?

Yes. Post-award grant management is a core service area.

• Award setup assistance
• Budget monitoring
• Financial reconciliation
• Compliance tracking
• Reporting preparation
• Documentation review
• Grant closeout support

Do you provide ongoing support or only short-term projects?

Both options are available.

• Short-term consulting projects
• Grant implementation support
• Monthly consulting retainers
• Interim grants management assistance
• Compliance reviews
• Program administration partnerships

Do you work remotely?

Yes. CWarner Grant Management provides remote consulting services nationwide using secure communication and collaboration tools. On-site support may be available depending on client needs and project requirements.

How do consulting engagements begin?

The process begins with an initial consultation to understand your organization’s goals, grant requirements, challenges and support needs.

After the consultation, clients receive a recommended approach, scope of services, timeline and pricing proposal.

What information should we provide before a consultation?

Helpful information includes:

• Organization name and type
• Grant name and funding agency
• Current grant status
• Program goals
• Reporting deadlines
• Administrative challenges
• Desired support services

Can you assist with grant audits or monitoring visits?

Yes. CWarner Grant Management can assist organizations preparing for grant monitoring reviews, audits and compliance assessments by helping organize documentation, review processes and strengthen administrative controls.

What makes CWarner Grant Management different from other consulting firms?

Our difference is the combination of:

• More than 30 years of healthcare grant administration experience
• Hands-on experience managing complex funded programs
• Strong financial management expertise
• Understanding of healthcare and research environments
• Commitment to reliable, personalized client service