Non-Profit Organization Grant Writing: Assisting non-profits in grant writing.

These prompts can be adapted or expanded based on the specific needs and context of your non-profit organization’s grant writing process.

50 prompts designed to assist non-profit organizations in grant writing. 

These prompts can help in structuring grant proposals, highlighting key points, and ensuring that important aspects of the organization and its mission are effectively communicated:

1. Summarize our non-profit’s mission and its impact on the community for the grant introduction.

2. Detail the specific problem or need our non-profit addresses in the grant proposal.

3. Explain how our current programs effectively address community needs for grant justification.

4. Outline our non-profit’s history and achievements for the grant’s organizational background section.

5. Describe the target demographic and how our programs directly benefit them for the grant proposal.

6. Detail a success story that exemplifies our non-profit’s impact for the grant narrative.

7. Explain our organization’s unique approach to addressing community issues in the grant application.

8. Outline the goals and objectives of our new project for the grant proposal.

9. Develop a detailed plan of action for our proposed project to include in the grant application.

10. Explain the sustainability of our project beyond the grant period.

11. Detail the qualifications and experience of our team for the grant proposal’s personnel section.

12. Craft a budget narrative that justifies each expense category in our grant proposal.

13. Explain how our project aligns with the grantor’s mission and values.

14. Identify and describe potential challenges and our strategies for overcoming them in the grant proposal.

15. Detail our strategy for evaluating the success and impact of the proposed project.

16. Write an executive summary for our grant proposal that highlights key points.

17. Describe the collaborative efforts and partnerships involved in our project for the grant application.

18. Explain how our project contributes to long-term community development in the grant proposal.

19. Outline how we will disseminate the results and successes of our project in the grant application.

20. Detail how our project is innovative and different from existing initiatives in the grant proposal.

21. Describe the scalability of our project for potential expansion in the grant application.

22. Explain the urgent need for funding and how it will make a difference in our project.

23. Outline our plan for future funding once the grant period ends.

24. Detail the specific outcomes we expect from the project for the grant proposal.

25. Describe our organization’s capacity to successfully implement the proposed project.

26. Explain how we will involve the community in the project, as detailed in the grant proposal.

27. Detail the long-term impact of our project on our target demographic in the grant application.

28. Outline strategies for community outreach and engagement in our project for the grant proposal.

29. Explain how we will maintain transparency and accountability in the use of grant funds.

30. Describe the methods for collecting data and measuring project outcomes in the grant proposal.

31. Detail a risk assessment for the project and mitigation strategies for the grant application.

32. Explain how our project aligns with current trends and research in our field for the grant proposal.

33. Outline the replicability of our project in other communities or contexts in the grant application.

34. Detail our organization’s experience in managing grants and projects.

35. Explain how the project will build capacity within our organization in the grant proposal.

36. Describe the inclusivity and diversity aspects of our project for the grant application.

37. Explain the environmental sustainability aspects of our project in the grant proposal.

38. Detail how we will use technology and innovation in our project for the grant application.

39. Outline our strategy for maintaining project continuity in challenging circumstances for the grant.

40. Describe our plan for staff and volunteer training and development in the grant proposal.

41. Explain the role of community feedback in shaping our project for the grant application.

42. Detail how we will promote and market our project to maximize impact with the grant funding.

43. Explain the ethical considerations and compliance aspects of our project in the grant proposal.

44. Detail how we will collaborate with other organizations and agencies in our project.

45. Describe the legacy and long-term vision of our project in the grant proposal.

46. Explain how our project will contribute to policy change or advocacy in our field.

47. Detail the technology and infrastructure needs of our project for the grant application.

48. Outline our contingency plans for unexpected challenges or changes in the project.

49. Describe how our project aligns with national or global priorities in our field.

50. Explain how the grant will catalyze growth and development within our organization.