Prompt Library: Grant Writing & Reporting

Grant Writing

1. 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."

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

3. 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."

4. 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]."

5. 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]."

6. 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."

7. 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."

8. 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

1. 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]."

2. 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]."

3. 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."

4. Final Grant Report:
   "Write a final report for [grant name], summarizing the entire project, key achievements, challenges faced, and lessons learned."

5. 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]."

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

7. 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."

8. 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."