Grant Readiness Scorecard

1. Do you have a clear, written mission statement?

2. Is your organization a registered 501(c)(3) or equivalent?

3. Do you have an active board of directors (minimum 3 members)?

4. Do you have a strategic plan or annual goals documented?

5. Do you track program outcomes and impact metrics?

6. Do you have audited or reviewed financial statements?

7. Do you have a detailed program/project budget for what you want funded?

8. How diversified is your current funding (not counting the grant you want)?

9. Do you have staff or volunteers dedicated to grant writing?

10. Do you have existing relationships with any funders?

11. Do you have a compelling case for support / need statement written?

12. Have you identified specific grant opportunities that match your work?

13. Do you have letters of support or partnership agreements ready?

14. Do you have bios/resumes of key staff ready for grant attachments?

15. Have you previously received grant funding?

Your Score: /60