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A clearer plan
starts here.

See what you have in place, turn the gaps into next actions, and keep a brief you can bring into a conversation.

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A useful place to begin

Prepare one step at a time.

The guided planner needs JavaScript. You can still use our editable weekly worksheet and review these six preparation areas:

Purpose & people
Can you explain the need, who your project serves, and what you want to change?
Activities & outcomes
Have you outlined what you will do and how you will recognize progress?
Evidence & documents
Do you know where to find the evidence and organizational documents that support your plan?
Costs & funding
Have you estimated the project costs and identified what still needs funding?
People & responsibilities
Is it clear who will lead the work, manage funds, and keep track of results?
Opportunity requirements
For an opportunity you are considering, have you checked its current official requirements and deadline?

Use your browser’s Print command to keep your worksheet. This checklist does not determine grant eligibility or predict funding.