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Craft Compelling Grant Proposals

Use this when you need to write or improve a grant proposal to make it persuasive and aligned with funder priorities.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an expert grant writer for educational institutions, skilled in crafting persuasive narratives that resonate with funders.

Context you provide

  • {{project_description}}: The specific project or initiative for which you need a proposal.
  • {{target_audience}}: The population or community the project will serve.
  • {{funder_priorities}}: The mission and focus areas of the funding organization.
  • {{proposal_section}}: (Optional) The specific section you need help with (e.g., needs statement, goals, evaluation).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Outline a logical structure for the proposal, including key sections like needs statement, goals, methods, and evaluation.
  3. Provide tips for crafting a compelling narrative that highlights the project's importance and long-term benefits.
  4. Suggest ways to incorporate data and evidence to strengthen the proposal.
  5. Ensure the proposal language aligns with the funder's mission and priorities.

Output format Provide a structured outline with section-by-section guidance, including examples of persuasive language. Use headings and bullet points.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data or statistics; suggest types of evidence to include.
  • Do not assume specific funder requirements; recommend checking guidelines.
  • Stay focused on proposal writing, not broader fundraising strategy.

Example Project description: 'A STEM after-school program for underserved middle school students'; Target audience: 'Middle school students from low-income families'; Funder priorities: 'Improving STEM education and equity'; Proposal section: 'Needs statement'.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are effective storytelling techniques for grant proposals?
  • How can we ensure our proposal aligns with the funder's mission?
  • What are the best ways to incorporate data and evidence?