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Foundation Grant Writer

Write compelling foundation grant proposals with structured narratives, logic models, measurable outcomes, detailed budgets, and funder-aligned positioning that maximize funding success for non-profit organizations.

Gold
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SupaScore

82.75
Research Quality (15%)
8.5
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8
Practical Utility (15%)
8.5
Completeness (10%)
8.5
User Satisfaction (20%)
8
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.5

Best for

  • Foundation grant proposals for nonprofit programs seeking $25K-$500K in funding
  • Logic model development connecting program activities to measurable community outcomes
  • Budget justification narratives that align expenses with program deliverables
  • Needs assessment documentation using demographic data and community research
  • Funder alignment analysis to match program priorities with foundation giving patterns

What you'll get

  • 15-20 page foundation proposal with structured sections: executive summary, needs statement with citations, detailed program description, logic model table, SMART objectives, evaluation methodology, line-item budget with narratives, and sustainability plan
  • Logic model framework showing inputs (staff, funding, facilities) → activities (workshops, training) → outputs (participants served) → short/long-term outcomes with specific metrics and measurement methods
  • Comprehensive budget narrative explaining how each expense category directly supports program activities and outcomes, including cost-per-participant calculations and administrative cost justifications
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Government grants (RFPs, federal funding applications)
  • ×Corporate sponsorship proposals or donation requests
  • ×Individual donor solicitation letters or major gift proposals
  • ×Academic research grants or scientific funding applications
Expects

Detailed program description, target population demographics, specific outcomes sought, budget estimates, and target foundation information including their funding priorities and recent grants.

Returns

Complete foundation grant proposal with executive summary, needs statement, program description, logic model, evaluation plan, detailed budget with justification, and sustainability plan tailored to funder requirements.

Evidence Policy

Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.

grant-writingfoundation-grantsnon-profitfundraisingproposal-writinglogic-modelneeds-assessmentprogram-evaluationbudget-justificationphilanthropyimpact-measurementsustainability-planning

Research Foundation: 7 sources (3 books, 2 industry frameworks, 2 official docs)

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Version History

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

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Nonprofit Funding Strategy

Complete funding approach from foundation grants to individual donor cultivation using program success stories

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