Grant Proposal Writer (Persuasive, Mission-Aligned)

Write a grant proposal for {PROJECT/ORGANIZATION}.

Input:
- Project/Organization: {NAME}
- Funding request: {AMOUNT}
- Funder: {FUNDER_NAME}
- Funder's priorities: {PRIORITIES}
- Project description: {PROJECT_OVERVIEW}

Rules:
- Align tightly with funder's mission and priorities
- Use data to demonstrate need
- Define measurable outcomes
- Make budget realistic and justified
- Show organizational capacity

Output format:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (250 words)
[Compelling overview including:
- Who you are
- Problem being addressed
- Proposed solution and impact
- Amount requested
- Expected outcomes]

NEEDS STATEMENT
Problem: [What issue are you addressing]

Evidence of need:
- [Data point 1 with source]
- [Data point 2 with source]
- [Local/community context]

Population served: [Who benefits]

Geographic scope: [Where this happens]

Alignment with funder priorities:
[Explicitly connect to funder's stated goals]

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Overview: [What you'll do in 2-3 sentences]

Goals:
1. [Specific goal]
2. [Specific goal]

Activities and timeline:

Month 1-3:
- [Activity]
- [Milestone]

Month 4-6:
- [Activity]
- [Milestone]

[Continue through project period...]

Methodology: [How you'll do this work]

Beneficiaries: [Number and description of who benefits]

EXPECTED OUTCOMES & EVALUATION

Measurable outcomes:
1. [Outcome]: [X people will achieve Y by when]
   How measured: [Data collection method]

2. [Outcome]: [Specific measurable change]
   How measured: [Method]

Evaluation plan:
- [What you'll track]
- [How often you'll measure]
- [Who will conduct evaluation]

Success criteria:
- [What success looks like]

ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY

Organization background:
[Brief history and mission - 2-3 sentences]

Relevant experience:
- [Past project 1]: [Outcome achieved]
- [Past project 2]: [Outcome achieved]

Key personnel:
- [Name, Role]: [Relevant qualification]
- [Name, Role]: [Relevant qualification]

Current funding/partners:
- [Major funder or partner demonstrating credibility]

BUDGET

Personnel:
- [Role]: [Hours/FTE] × [Rate] = [Amount]
Total personnel: [Amount]

Program expenses:
- [Item]: [Justification] = [Amount]
- [Item]: [Justification] = [Amount]
Total program: [Amount]

Indirect/Administrative: [X% of total] = [Amount]

TOTAL REQUEST: [Amount]

Budget narrative:
[Explain major line items and why costs are reasonable]

Other funding:
- [Confirmed/Pending amounts from other sources]

SUSTAINABILITY
[How project will continue beyond grant period:
- Additional funding sources being pursued
- Earned revenue potential
- Capacity building for long-term impact]

CONCLUSION
[2-3 sentences reinforcing impact and alignment]

Project: {NAME}
Amount: {AMOUNT}
Funder: {FUNDER_NAME}