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Grant Readiness Challenge

Five real-world scenarios. One goal: determine whether your organization is truly ready to pursue funding strategically.

Question 1 of 5
A nonprofit finds a $75,000 grant that strongly matches its mission. The deadline is in 12 days, but the organization has not finalized the program’s measurable outcomes or developed a program budget. What is the strongest next step?
Please select an answer before continuing.
Question 2 of 5
An after-school nonprofit serves middle-school students. Which opportunity demonstrates the strongest grant alignment?
Please select an answer before continuing.
Question 3 of 5
A nonprofit plans a family literacy program because elementary students in its service area are reading below grade level and caregivers report limited access to books and literacy resources at home. Which statement most clearly describes the program’s need rather than its activity?
Please select an answer before continuing.
Question 4 of 5
A youth mentoring program wants to demonstrate improved student engagement. Which proposed outcome is the strongest measurable outcome?
Please select an answer before continuing.
Question 5 of 5
A nonprofit has a well-defined program, documented community need, measurable outcomes, and an experienced leadership team. However, its proposed $180,000 program has no detailed budget or documented basis for its major cost estimates. What should it prioritize before pursuing a major grant?
Please select an answer before viewing your score.

E&E uses Culture, Compensation, and Challenge to influence funding pathways that support the people, purpose, and work behind the vision. Learn More →

At the center is Clarity because sustainable growth begins with knowing what you want to fund, why, how, and at what cost.

Lastly, E&Es 3-Cs framework substantiates whether your vision is clear for your select Culture; if you have adequate Compensation to move it forward; and are prepared to adjust any Challenge.

Download the Tracker

Grant Submission Tracker & Funder Scorecard
Track submitted proposals, manage follow-up dates, record funding decisions, and evaluate ongoing funder relationships—all in one editable workbook.

  • Save the spreadsheet to your computer.
  • Open it in Microsoft Excel or upload it to Google Sheets.
  • If Excel opens the file in Protected View, click Enable Editing.
  • Enter your grant information in the Proposal Tracker tab. The dashboard, totals, scores, and alerts will update automatically.
  • You must download and save your own copy before entering information.

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