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Grant readiness scoring —
before you write a single page.

Instant insights. Clear direction. Stronger proposals. Our model evaluates 7 weighted dimensions so you know exactly where you stand before submitting.

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Rate your organization honestly. Funders evaluate these dimensions before reading a single word of your application.

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Paste your application narrative. Each section is scored for completeness, specificity, and funder alignment.< /p>

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What problem does this program address? Include data, community impact, and urgency. Minimum 75 words recommended.< /div>
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What will you achieve? List 2–3 measurable goals with timelines. Minimum 50 words.< /div>
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How will you implement this program? Describe activities, timeline, staff roles, and partners. Minimum 75 words.
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How will you measure success? What data will you collect and report to the funder? Minimum 50 words.
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How will grant funds be used? List major line items with dollar amounts. Minimum 50 words.< /div>
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Why is your organization qualified? Staff expertise, years of operation, community trust. Minimum 50 words.
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About GrantScore Pro

Built by grant professionals who know what funders look for — and what makes proposals fail.

Our Mission

To help nonprofits submit stronger, more competitive grant proposals — with clarity, confidence, and data-driven insights. Grant writing is time-intensive, and organizations consistently submit proposals without knowing whether they're truly ready. GrantScore Pro gives you an objective readiness score and the exact steps to improve it — before you invest hours writing.

Our Background
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Grant Writing
Years of experience writing and reviewing competitive proposals across foundation, corporate, federal, and United Way funding streams.
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Nonprofit Leadership
Deep organizational experience — program design, board governance, budget management, and funder relationship development.
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Funder Evaluation
Built the scoring model on patterns from real funder rubrics, public scoring guidelines, and grantmaking standards — not guesswork.
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Data + AI Analysis
Blended scoring model combining structured rubric logic, AI-assisted narrative analysis, and NC-first funder alignment data.
What We Believe
Nonprofits deserve clarity — not rejection letters with no explanation.
Grant writers deserve better tools than spreadsheets and gut instinct.
Funders value alignment and readiness — and reward organizations that demonstrate both.
Data-driven preparation improves outcomes. Knowing your score before you submit changes how you write.
Get in Touch

Questions about the tool, partnership inquiries, or feedback on your scoring experience — we want to hear from you.

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Sample Score Report
This is exactly what you receive after scoring. Data below is fictional — for illustration only.
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Bright Futures Youth Foundation → Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Community Foundation · $35,000 request
VIABLE — What to do next
Your score clears the submission threshold but has clear gaps. Address all flagged items in the flagged sections below before submitting — it's the difference between a competitive and a passed-over application.
💡 Addressing your top 2 gaps could raise your score from 78 → 87 (COMPETITIVE)
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Mission Alignment9/10 25% weight
Org Capacity8/10 20% weight
Track Record7/10 18% weight
Budget Fit8/10 15% weight
Narrative Strength7/10 12% weight
Funder Relationship4/10 6% weight
Compliance Readiness9/10 4% weight

Application narrative completeness — minimum word thresholds shown.

Statement of Need162 words
Goals & Objectives94 words
Program Design138 words
Evaluation Plan61 words
Budget Narrative87 words
Organizational Capacity52 words

Pre-submission checklist based on your readiness inputs.

✓ IRS Determination Letter on file
✓ 990 or 990-N filed and current
✓ NC Charitable Solicitation Registration active
✓ Board-approved budget for current year
✓ Program outcome data documented
✓ Active website and social presence
✗ Cover letter drafted
✗ Letters of support secured
✓ Budget narrative prepared
✓ Statement of Need written
✓ Evaluation plan documented

Highest-impact improvements, ranked by scoring weight.

1. Funder Relationship+6 pts potential
Prior contact, site visits, or warm introduction — currently the weakest dimension at 4/10.
→ Request a pre-submission call or site visit before submitting. One conversation is worth ten cold applications.< /div>
2. Track Record+18 pts potential
Demonstrated outcomes and history of successful grant management — rated 7/10, room to strengthen.
→ Pull 2–3 quantified outcomes from prior work. Numbers beat narratives every time.< /div>
3. Narrative Strength+12 pts potential
Clarity, urgency, and specificity of your case for support — rated 7/10.
→ Lead with the problem, not your organization. Make the need undeniable in the first paragraph.
Address these gaps then re-run GrantScore Pro before submitting.

Share your readiness score with your board, ED, or funders.

Attaching your GrantScore report in funder correspondence signals organizational maturity.

How GrantScore Pro Works

A transparent, evidence-based approach built on how funders actually evaluate proposals.

The 7 Weighted Dimensions
Mission Alignment25%
How closely your mission matches the funder's stated priorities. The single highest-weight dimension.
Organizational Capacity20%
Staff, systems, and bandwidth to execute the program and report results.
Track Record18%
Demonstrated outcomes and history of successful grant management.
Budget Fit15%
Your request aligns with the funder's typical grant range and geographic focus.
Narrative Strength12%
Clarity, urgency, and specificity of your case for support — scored from your application text.
Funder Relationship6%
Prior contact, site visits, or a warm introduction to the program officer.
Compliance Readiness4%
990s current, registration active, determination letter on file.
How Blended Scoring Works
60%
Organizational Readiness
Your self-assessment across 7 dimensions using the readiness sliders.
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Application Text Quality
Word count, specificity, and funder keyword alignment across your 6 application sections.

Your final score reflects both how ready your organization is and how strong your actual application narrative is. A high-capacity organization with a weak narrative will score lower than one that has done the work to align both.

NC-First Funder Data

GrantScore Pro currently includes enhanced alignment data for North Carolina funders — including common foundation priorities, typical grant ranges, and deadline patterns. When you paste a funder's stated priorities, our model checks your application text against those priorities to calculate a funder alignment bonus.< /p>

National funder data expansion is underway. The core scoring model works for any nonprofit, anywhere.

Limitations

GrantScore Pro provides readiness indicators — not guaranteed outcomes. Your score reflects how well your proposal aligns with common funder evaluation criteria based on your inputs. It surfaces the same gaps funders typically flag, but it does not predict any specific funder's decision. Use it as a diagnostic and improvement tool, not a submission guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about GrantScore Pro.

General
What is GrantScore Pro?
A readiness-scoring tool that evaluates your grant proposal across seven weighted dimensions and gives you a 100-point score plus actionable insights — before you submit.
Does this replace a grant writer?
No. It supports grant writers by identifying strengths and gaps before submission — so you invest writing time where it matters most.
What do I do with my score after I get it?
Follow the Readiness flagged sections below — it shows your highest-impact improvement actions ranked by scoring weight. Fix those gaps, then re-score before submitting.
Scoring & Methodology
How does the scoring system work?
Your score is a blend: 60% organizational readiness(rated via sliders) + 40% application text quality(word count, specificity markers, and funder keyword alignment). See the How It Works tab for full detail.
What are the seven dimensions?
Mission Alignment(25%), Organizational Capacity(20%), Track Record(18%), Budget Fit(15%), Narrative Strength(12%), Funder Relationship(6%), Compliance Readiness(4%).
How accurate is the score?
The score reflects how well your proposal aligns with common funder evaluation criteria. It's a readiness indicator, not a guarantee — but users consistently find it surfaces the same gaps funders flag in rejection letters.
Will improving my score improve my chances?
Addressing the gaps the score surfaces — mission alignment, capacity documentation, narrative specificity — are the same things funders consistently cite when explaining award decisions. Stronger on these dimensions = stronger application.
Data & Privacy
Is my application text stored or shared?
No. Application text entered in Step 3 is scored entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste there is transmitted to any server or third party.
Do you share my information with funders?
Never. Your organization and scoring data are never shared with funders, foundations, or any third party.
Can I request deletion of my data?
Yes. Email hello@grantscorepro.com with your request and we'll remove your record within 48 hours.
NC-First Funder Data
What does "NC-first" mean?
We currently include enhanced alignment data for North Carolina funders, including common foundation priorities, grant ranges, and deadline patterns. National expansion is underway.
Can I use this outside NC?
Absolutely. The core scoring model works for any nonprofit, anywhere. NC-specific funder alignment data is an enhancement on top of the universal scoring framework.
Pricing & Usage
Is it really free for the first 50 users?
Yes — unlimited scoring during the beta period. No credit card required.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No contracts, no commitment. Cancel anytime — we'll never charge you after cancellation.
How long does scoring take?
Usually under 30 seconds from input to results.
Can I score multiple grants?
Yes — Pro users have unlimited scoring. Free beta users also have unlimited scoring during the launch period.
Can teams use this?
Yes — the Team plan($49/ mo ) includes up to 5 users. Perfect for an ED, development director, board member, and grant writer working together.