I just started a nonprofit which keeps me pretty busy.i need a grant writer but I don't have the $100+ for hourly fees. What are my options?

Go to the fiverr site and hire the grant writer person for 5 to 12 dollars.

There are different programs you can on line that could help maybe. I got a program called "Grant Writer" it was free when I got it, but that was maybe fifteen years ago. It might be worth a try. Just look up. Free Grant Writer Programs. See if that helps. On a little note.. Maybe that guy with the money all over his coat. Lesco? I think he has a book that has that type of information in it. Maybe that might help? Good Luck. I believe no one can do or get for you anything that you cant do or get for yourself. Maybe see if you can learn how to write your own grant requests?? Its an idea

100 an hour is actually on the lower side for decent grants.

You can learn to write them yourself until you have the cash to pay someone...

You're a non-profit Organisation right? Advertise it and you will see people who will work without getting paid, although its rare.

Grant writing is very specialized profession, and any good grant writer is going to charge a minimum of $5000-25,000 to write a grant proposal. Consulting or reviewing a grant proposal you write will cost about $150/hr & up or flat fee (probably around $1000-2000 depending on length of your proposal) for consulting services.

Professionals know what they are doing, and you do not. You do not go to cut-rate unlicensed doctor when seriously ill. And you don't take your grant writing to anyone but an experienced professional. You have too much riding on their professional knowledge, experience, abilities. Hire a pro, or do without any grant.

Learn how to write and submit them yourself

here you go....

You're a non-profit. Advertise some volunteer positions or internships.

There are plenty of people out there looking for opportunities whether they're a recent college grad who can't get a job to a recently retired person looking to use their experience to do good.