Our Mission
Top Grant Evaluators researches, ranks, and reviews grant evaluators so nonprofits and institutions can compare options before paying for proposal review, scoring, or panel management. The site compiles pricing ranges, turnaround times, evaluator credentials, sector focus (for example, education, health, arts), and service scope such as rubric design, mock panels, and compliance checks. Rankings are updated quarterly to reflect new data, policy changes, and shifts in performance. Each profile explains what the evaluator does well and where the fit can break down, such as limited geographic coverage, narrow funder experience, or higher minimum fees. Methodology combines documentable facts (public records, published rates, and service terms) with structured feedback from clients and evaluators, and it flags items that cannot be verified. Readers get side-by-side comparisons that make trade-offs clear, like faster turnaround versus deeper subject-matter expertise. The site is most useful for shortlisting; final results still depend on project complexity and how well the evaluator matches the funder and program area. Readers can review the current rankings and the scoring criteria used to produce them.
Unbiased
We maintain strict editorial independence. No provider can pay to influence their ranking.
Tested
Every provider is mystery shopped to verify their customer service claims.
Verified
We check licenses, insurance, and legal standing so you don't have to.
The Ranking Factors
Verified Reviews
Credentials Check
Mystery Shopping
Pricing Transparency
Eligibility Criteria
Local Reach
Maintain a global footprint, serving organizations on an international level
Experience
A minimum of five years experience in grant evaluation
Impact
Evaluated a minimum of 100 grants in the previous three years