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Fresh Green Stalks

Grant Assessment

Is your Organization Ready for Funding?

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For each statement, check the box that best describes your organization.

Yes - 3 points | Somewhat - 2 Points | No - 1 Point

Please complete the assessment fully and Alana V. Allen will be in contact.

Organizational Foundation

Mission Statement

Our organization has a clear mission statement.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We can clearly explain the problem we are solving.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We have programs or services that align with our mission.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We can identify who we serve and how many people we serve annually.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We can clearly communicate our impact to funders.
Yes
Somewhat
No

Leadership & Governance

We have an active board of directors.
Yes
Somewhat
No
Our board members regularly attend meetings.
Yes
Somewhat
No
Board members actively support fundraising efforts.
Yes
Somewhat
No
Board and staff roles are clearly defined.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We have organizational policies and procedures in place.
Yes
Somewhat
No

Financial Readiness

We have an annual operating budget.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We maintain accurate financial records.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We have a business bank account.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We can provide financial reports if requested.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We have a plan to manage grant funds if awarded.
Yes
Somewhat
No

Programs & Impact

We track participant enrollment and attendance.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We collect data to measure program outcomes.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We can demonstrate measurable impact.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We collect testimonials, stories, or success examples.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We understand the community need our programs address.
Yes
Somewhat
No

Grant Readiness

We have our organizational documents readily available.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We maintain a current board roster.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We have an organizational budget available.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We can create a program budget when applying for grants.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We have a system for tracking grant deadlines and submissions.
Yes
Somewhat
No

Funding Strategy

We have identified potential grant funders.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We research funders before applying.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We understand which grants align with our mission.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We have someone responsible for grant writing or fundraising.
Yes
Somewhat
No
We have a plan for sustaining programs beyond grant funding.
Yes
Somewhat
No

Scoring Key

TOTAL SCORE

Total Points Earned: ______ / 90

 

75–90 Points

Grant Ready
Your organization has strong systems and infrastructure in place and is positioned to pursue grant funding.

 

60–74 Points

Almost Ready
You have many of the components funders look for but should strengthen a few areas before aggressively pursuing grants.

 

45–59 Points

Capacity Building Stage
Focus on improving your governance, financial systems, documentation, and outcome measurement.

 

Below 45 Points

Foundation Building Stage
Build your organizational infrastructure first so you can compete more effectively for funding opportunities.

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alana@faithandfundingconsulting.com

336-202-7119

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PO Box 8054

Greensboro, N.C. 27419

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