What Is Grant Writing For Churches?
A comprehensive grant management platform for nonprofits that combines:
- Readiness Assessment - 20-question diagnostic to evaluate your organization
- AI Grant Writing Mentor - Expert guidance trained on proven methodologies
- Grant Project Tracking - Create, organize, and track applications
- Training Materials - Downloadable guides and templates
- Subscription Model - $49 for 7 days full access
Quick Start (3 Steps)
Register & Verify
5 minutes
- Go to homepage → "Get Started"
- Enter email + password
- Check email → Click verification link
- Sign in
Take Readiness Assessment
20 minutes
- Dashboard → "Take Readiness Assessment"
- Answer 20 questions (0-5 scale):
- Legal (5 Qs): 501(c)(3), EIN, board, bylaws
- Financial (7 Qs): Audits, budget, funding diversity
- Operational (8 Qs): Outcomes, capacity, documentation
- Subscribe ($49 for 7 days) to see results
- Review score (70+ = ready, <70 = needs work)
Create Grant & Get AI Help
30 minutes
- Dashboard → "Create New Grant"
- Fill in: Title, Funder, Deadline, Description
- Go to "AI Grant Writing Assistant"
- Follow G.R.A.N.T.S. Method:
- G: Get the FOA (funding announcement)
- R: Research the Need (data-driven)
- A: Articulate the Goal (community-focused)
- N: Narrow S.M.A.R.T. Objectives (MOST IMPORTANT!)
- T: Timetable (work plan)
- S: Strategic Budget (with narrative)
Core Features at a Glance
| Feature | What It Does | Access Level |
|---|---|---|
| Readiness Assessment | Evaluates org readiness (legal, financial, operational) | Free to view, paid to submit |
| Grant Management | Create, edit, track grant applications | Requires subscription |
| AI Assistant | Real-time grant writing coaching (G.R.A.N.T.S. method) | Requires subscription |
| Training Materials | Download guides, templates, checklists | Requires subscription |
| Dashboard | View stats, recent grants, quick actions | Free (authenticated users) |
| Admin Panel | Upload materials, manage users/subscriptions | Admin role only |
The G.R.A.N.T.S. Method Explained
G - Get the FOA
Purpose: Find the right funding opportunity
AI Helps You:
- Identify where to search (foundations, grants.gov)
- Read application guidelines thoroughly
- Match funder priorities to your mission
R - Research the Need
Purpose: Prove the problem exists with data
AI Helps You:
- Find credible statistics (Census, local reports)
- Use data <5 years old
- Connect problem to your community
Example: "In zip code 30315, 40% of elementary students read below grade level (Atlanta Public Schools, 2024). This gap is compounded by socioeconomic factors..."
A - Articulate the Goal
Purpose: Write a positive, community-focused goal
AI Helps You:
- "Flip" the problem into a goal
- ❌ Problem: "Families face food insecurity"
- ✅ Goal: "Reduce food insecurity for vulnerable families"
N - Narrow S.M.A.R.T. Objectives
⭐ THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP!
Purpose: Write measurable, specific objectives
S.M.A.R.T. Breakdown:
- Specific: Exactly what will change?
- Measurable: How will you count it? (Use numbers!)
- Achievable: Realistic with resources?
- Relevant: Aligns with mission + funder priorities?
- Time-bound: By when?
Template:
"By [date], [X%] of [N participants] will demonstrate a [measurable change] in [specific outcome], as measured by [evaluation method]."
Example:
✅ "By June 30, 2026, 90% of 50 youth participants will improve reading comprehension by at least one grade level, as measured by pre/post standardized assessments."
❌ "We want to help youth read better." (NOT S.M.A.R.T.!)
T - Timetable (Work Plan)
Purpose: Create a realistic project timeline
AI Helps You:
- Map activities to objectives
- Break down by months/quarters
- Include milestones
S - Strategic Budget
Purpose: Justify every dollar with storytelling
AI Emphasizes: "This is where funders spot fraud or laziness!"
3-Part Formula for each line item:
- WHAT you're buying
- WHY you need it (connects to objective)
- HOW you calculated cost
Example: "Project Coordinator ($45,000/year): Essential for managing volunteer schedules, coordinating weekly tutoring sessions, and tracking outcomes for Objective 2 (youth attendance and engagement). Salary aligns with local nonprofit market rates ($42K-$48K)."
Subscription Model
$49.00
7 Days Full Access
One-time payment • No auto-renewal
What You Get:
- Complete readiness assessment + results
- Unlimited grant creation & editing
- AI Grant Writing Assistant (unlimited conversations)
- Training materials downloads
- 7 days of full access
Common Issues & Solutions
Issue: "Email not verified"
Solution: Check your inbox (and spam folder) for verification link. Click the link to activate your account.
Issue: "Subscription required" error
Solution: You need an active subscription to access grants, AI assistant, and training materials. Click "Subscribe Now" to purchase 7-day access.
Issue: AI assistant not responding
Solution: Check your internet connection, refresh the page and try again. If issue persists, the AI service may be experiencing downtime.