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Grant writing & reporting prompts

Proposal sections and funder reports, from the needs statement to the final report. Use them to get past the blank page, then add the numbers and names a funder will check.

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16 prompts · 2 sections

Grant Writing

8 prompts

General Grant Proposal

Write a grant proposal introduction for [nonprofit name] applying for funding from [grantor organization]. Focus on [specific program or project], its goals, and its expected impact.

Program Description

Draft a detailed program description for a grant application. Highlight the objectives, target audience, and anticipated outcomes of [specific program].

Needs Statement

Create a compelling needs statement for a grant proposal. Emphasize the challenges faced by [target population] and how funding will address these issues.

Budget Justification

Write a clear and concise budget justification for a grant application. Break down how $[amount] will be allocated across [specific programs or activities].

Grant Application Summary

Draft a summary for a grant proposal. Include the project name, key goals, the amount requested, and the intended impact in [location or field].

Partnership Description

Write a section of a grant proposal describing [nonprofit name]'s collaboration with [partner organization]. Focus on how the partnership strengthens the proposal and contributes to the project’s success.

Sustainability Plan

Draft a sustainability plan for a grant application. Explain how [nonprofit name] will maintain the project or program after the grant funding ends.

Letter of Intent

Write a professional letter of intent for [nonprofit name] to apply for [grant name]. Include a brief introduction, project overview, and funding needs.

Grant Reporting

8 prompts

Progress Report

Write a progress report for [grant name], detailing how funds were used to date, the milestones achieved, and next steps for [specific program].

Impact Report

Draft an impact report for [nonprofit name] to submit to [grantor organization]. Highlight key outcomes, metrics, and stories from [specific program or project].

Budget Report

Create a budget report for [grant name]. Summarize how the grant funds were spent, with categories such as [expenses] and explanations for any variances.

Final Grant Report

Write a final report for [grant name], summarizing the entire project, key achievements, challenges faced, and lessons learned.

Success Story Inclusion

Draft a section of a grant report focused on a success story. Highlight how the grant funding directly impacted an individual or community served by [program name].

Compliance Report

Create a compliance report for [grant name]. Include detailed metrics and documentation to show adherence to the grantor's requirements.

Extension Request

Write a formal request for an extension of [grant name] funding or project timeline. Include a justification for the request and a revised timeline.

Thank-You Report

Draft a grant report that also serves as a thank-you to the funder. Emphasize the positive impact of their support and include photos or quotes if applicable.

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