grant-proposal-writing

# Grant Proposal Writing Develop compelling funding proposals for foundations, government agencies, and corporations including narrative development, budget creation, and compliance documentation. ## Overview This skill enables the creation of competitive grant proposals for arts and cultural organizations. It covers the complete proposal development process from prospect research through submission, including narrative writing, budget preparation, and compliance with funder requirements. ## Capabilities ### Prospect Research - Identify appropriate funding sources - Analyze funder priorities and history - Match organizational needs to funder interests - Track submission deadlines and cycles - Assess funding likelihood ### Narrative Development - Craft compelling project descriptions - Articulate organizational mission and capacity - Develop logic models and theories of change - Write needs statements with supporting data - Create evaluation plans and metrics ### Budget Preparation - Develop detailed line-item budgets - Calculate indirect cost rates - Create budget narratives and justifications - Identify matching fund sources - Project multi-year funding scenarios ### Compliance Documentation - Gather required organizational documents - Prepare financial statements and audits - Document board governance - Compile staff qualifications - Assemble support letters and partnerships ## Usage Guidelines ### Proposal Development Process 1. Research funder guidelines thoroug...