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Prepare a funding application outline

Draft a first-pass outline of a funding application from a programme concept.

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Prompt template

Draft an outline funding application aligned to the funder priorities below. Sections: need, our approach, participants, activities, outcomes, evidence, budget rationale, risks and mitigations, safeguarding, and how success is measured. Do not fabricate statistics or evidence. Mark unverified numbers as placeholders.

Programme: {{programme}}
Funder priorities: {{funder}}
Amount: {{amount}}
Duration: {{duration}}

Replace each highlighted placeholder with real context. Keep names and safeguarding details out.

Human review checklist

Tick each before you send or publish the output.

When to use this prompt

Reach for this prompt when you need to draft a first-pass outline of a funding application from a programme concept. It's designed for Fundraising, Programme lead, CEO. Typically used within Fundraising work.

Draft with AI, then have a colleague verify facts and tone before use.

How to use it
  1. 1

    Gather your inputs

    You'll need: Programme concept, Funder priorities, Funding amount and duration.
    Nice to have: Evidence of need, Partners.
  2. 2

    Fill in the highlighted placeholders

    Copy the template above and replace every highlighted placeholder with real, local context.
  3. 3

    Run it in your AI tool

    Paste into your preferred AI assistant. Ask a follow-up if the output misses your association's tone.
  4. 4

    Work through the checklist

    Tick every item before you send, publish or act on the output.
Why this prompt works

Explicit "placeholder" convention for unverified numbers keeps AI drafts honest for funders.

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