GrantCraft Tool

Grant Proposal Builder

Build a complete grant proposal outline in 8 steps. Each step includes expert writing tips from the Grant Architect methodology. Your progress is saved automatically.

Guides for Each Step

New to the builder? Start with the complete Proposal Builder walkthrough. Then use these guides to go deeper on each section.

1. Project Information
- Building a grant proposal step by step
2. Need Statement
- How to write a grant need statement
- Need statements with the guided wizard
3. Goals & Objectives
- SMART objectives and specific aims
- Writing SMART objectives step by step
4. Methods & Activities
- Connecting activities to outcomes with a logic model
- How to create a project timeline
5. Evaluation Plan
- How to write an evaluation plan
6. Budget Overview
- Grant budget fundamentals and federal cost principles
- Creating a strong budget in the Proposal Builder
7. Organizational Capacity
- Writing capacity statements and partnerships
8. Review & Export
- How to review and revise your proposal
- Exporting your proposal as a PDF

Guides for Each Step

1. Project Information

2. Need Statement

3. Goals & Objectives

4. Methods & Activities

5. Evaluation Plan

6. Budget Overview

7. Organizational Capacity

8. Review & Export