Proposal developmentAugust 7, 20266 min read
Needs Statement Template for a Grant Proposal
Build a grant needs statement as a four-link evidence chain: population, condition, consequence, and relevance, with public data sources and a free worksheet.
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44 practical guides, templates and decision tools across grant writing and AI search visibility.
Grant writing
Clear filterBudgets and complianceAugust 7, 20266 min read
Grant Budget Template With Formulas and Reconciliation Checks
Grant budget template as CSV with worked staff-time math, the 2 CFR 200.414 de minimis indirect rate, reconciliation checks, and a position on padding.
Program design and evaluationAugust 7, 20267 min read
Evaluation Plan Template for a Grant Proposal
Evaluation plan template sized for small nonprofits: question-first design, four indicator tests, a worked fictional plan, and a downloadable template.
Proposal developmentAugust 7, 20266 min read
Letter of Inquiry Template for a Foundation Grant
A one-page letter of inquiry template with a paragraph-by-paragraph build, a complete fictional worked example, and the four questions funders screen for.
Funder researchAugust 7, 20268 min read
Grant Eligibility Matrix With Fail-Closed Gates
Screen funders in two stages: six fail-closed gates, then weighted fit scores. With a downloadable matrix CSV, a 990-PF reading guide, and a worked screen.
Proposal developmentAugust 7, 20266 min read
Core Grant Narrative Template for a Nonprofit
A core grant narrative template with seven fact modules: which facts stay stable, what gets re-decided per funder, staleness triggers, and a free outline.
Budgets and complianceAugust 7, 20266 min read
Grant Submission Checklist From First Read to Confirmation
A 32-check grant submission checklist in four ordered gates: compliance, coherence, evidence, copy. Interactive tool plus a downloadable Markdown list.
Grant operationsAugust 7, 20266 min read
Grant Tracking Spreadsheet With Defined Stages and Owners
One tracker, eight stages with entry criteria, 18 columns that earn their place. Get the CSV and see why spreadsheets beat CRMs under 30 applications a year.
Professional servicesAugust 7, 20267 min read
Grant Writing Services: Choose the Scope Before the Provider
An honest buying guide to grant writing services: four service models, fee ethics, disqualifying red flags, a 28-item scope checklist, and hire vs train vs DIY.
Ethics and special casesAugust 7, 20266 min read
Your First Grant Proposal: Build Readiness Before Persuasion
A realistic path to your first grant proposal: pick a winnable local funder, build five core documents, follow a 30-day timeline, and check 25 readiness points.
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