Grant Application Templates
Reusable structures for project summaries, outcomes, budgets, and risk registers, ready to adapt for any UK grant application.
Project Summary
A structured template for describing your project clearly and concisely to funders.
- • Need and context: who benefits, problem size, evidence
- • Solution and activities: what you will deliver
- • Milestones and timeline: key phases and dates
Outcomes and Measurement
Framework for defining what success looks like and how you'll measure it.
- • Outputs vs outcomes: distinguishing activities from impact
- • Indicators: quantifiable metrics for each outcome
- • Data collection: methods, frequency, and responsible parties
- • Learning and evaluation: how findings will shape delivery
Budget and Justification
A cost breakdown template with narrative justification for each line item.
- • Cost categories and assumptions
- • Match funding and in-kind contributions
- • Value for money narrative
Risk Register
Identify potential risks and plan mitigation strategies before they arise.
- • Risk description and likelihood rating
- • Impact assessment (low / medium / high)
- • Mitigation actions and contingency plans
- • Risk owner and review frequency
Organisational Capacity
Demonstrate your team's ability to deliver the project effectively.
- • Governance structure and key personnel
- • Relevant experience and track record
- • Policies and compliance (safeguarding, EDI, data protection)
- • Infrastructure and resources available
Tips for using templates
- • Always adapt language to match the funder's priorities and terminology.
- • Keep answers concise. Stay within word limits and avoid unnecessary jargon.
- • Use concrete numbers and evidence wherever possible.
- • Have someone outside your team review for clarity before submission.
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