grant-proposal

# Grant Proposal Skill Produces structured grant proposals tailored to the funder priorities — the most common reason grants fail is writing about what you want to do rather than what the funder wants to fund. ## Required Inputs - **Funder name and grant programme** - **Grant amount sought** - **Project description** (rough notes are fine) - **Your organisation** (type, track record, capacity) - **Funder stated priorities** (copy from their guidance — essential) - **Word or page limits** - **Deadline** ## Output Structure --- ### Project Title [Informative and memorable. Should convey the problem being solved and the approach.] ### 1. Project Summary / Abstract (200-300 words — written last, placed first) [What you will do, why it matters, who will benefit, measurable outcomes. Every sentence earns its place.] ### 2. Problem Statement / Need - **The problem:** [Specific, evidenced — use data] - **Who is affected:** [Population, scale, geography] - **Current situation:** [What exists and why it is insufficient] - **Consequence of inaction:** [What happens if not funded] - **Why your organisation:** [Track record, relationships, expertise] Funder test: does this problem align with [funder] stated priorities? Make the connection explicit. ### 3. Project Objectives 3-5 SMART objectives: - **Objective 1:** [Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound] ### 4. Methodology / Approach **Phase 1: [Name]** (Months 1-X) [What will happen, who will do it, what is pro...