SKILL.md
Grant Proposal Skill
Produces structured grant proposals tailored to the funder priorities — the most common reason grants fail is writing about what you want to do rather than what the funder wants to fund.
Required Inputs
- Funder name and grant programme
- Grant amount sought
- Project description (rough notes are fine)
- Your organisation (type, track record, capacity)
- Funder stated priorities (copy from their guidance — essential)
- Word or page limits
- Deadline
Output Structure
Project Title
[Informative and memorable. Should convey the problem being solved and the approach.]
1. Project Summary / Abstract (200-300 words — written last, placed first)
[What you will do, why it matters, who will benefit, measurable outcomes. Every sentence earns its place.]
2. Problem Statement / Need
- The problem: [Specific, evidenced — use data]
- Who is affected: [Population, scale, geography]
- Current situation: [What exists and why it is insufficient]
- Consequence of inaction: [What happens if not funded]
- Why your organisation: [Track record, relationships, expertise]
Funder test: does this problem align with [funder] stated priorities? Make the connection explicit.
3. Project Objectives
3-5 SMART objectives:
- Objective 1: [Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound]
4. Methodology / Approach
Phase 1: [Name] (Months 1-X) [What will happen, who will do it, what is produced]
Key activities:
- [Activity — specific]
What makes this approach innovative or effective: [Why this over alternatives]