grant-proposal-builder

Grant Proposal Builder

Comprehensive frameworks for developing competitive grant proposals across government, foundation, corporate, and research funding contexts.

Grant Proposal Structure

Universal Proposal Sections

STANDARD STRUCTURE:

1. COVER PAGE / TITLE PAGE
   - Project title (clear, compelling, concise)
   - Applicant organization name and address
   - Principal Investigator / Project Director
   - Requested amount and project period
   - Funder program name and deadline

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / ABSTRACT (1 page)
   - Problem statement (2-3 sentences)
   - Proposed solution (2-3 sentences)
   - Goals and expected outcomes (2-3 sentences)
   - Budget summary (1 sentence)
   - Organization qualifications (1-2 sentences)

3. STATEMENT OF NEED (2-4 pages)
   - Problem definition with data
   - Population affected
   - Geographic scope
   - Consequences of inaction
   - Gap in current solutions

4. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (1-2 pages)
   - Goal statements (broad, long-term)
   - SMART objectives (specific, measurable)
   - Alignment with funder priorities

5. METHODOLOGY / PROJECT DESIGN (5-10 pages)
   - Approach and activities
   - Timeline and milestones
   - Staffing and roles
   - Partnerships and collaborations
   - Innovation and evidence base

6. EVALUATION PLAN (2-4 pages)
   - Process evaluation design
   - Outcome evaluation design
   - Data collection methods
   - Analysis approach
   - Reporting schedule

7. BUDGET AND BUDGET NARRATIVE (2-5 pages)
   - Line-item budget
   - Budget justification narrative
   - Matching/cost-share (if required)

8. SUSTAINABILITY PLAN (1-2 pages)
   - Post-grant funding strategy
   - Institutional commitment
   - Revenue diversification

9. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY (1-2 pages)
   - Mission and history
   - Relevant experience
   - Key staff qualifications
   - Past performance

10. APPENDICES
    - Letters of support
    - Staff CVs/resumes
    - Organizational chart
    - Tax-exempt documentation
    - Data tables and supplementary materials