Grant Fit Assessment Document

Grant Fit Assessment Document is sponsored by State of Wyoming. Following the presentation, ther

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gov The Grant Fit Assessment can help organizations assess a grant opportunity to determine the extent to which it aligns with a specific project or program.

A grant that is a “strong fit” is one that aligns closely with an organization’s mission, project goals, and unmet funding needs and has appropriate funding levels, compliance requirements that an organization can meet, and a timeline that aligns with the project’s readiness and the organization’s internal capacities and capabilities.

This tool provides a structured rubric to evaluate key factors, ensuring a strategic approach to grant opportunity prioritization. If multiple funding sources are available, the tool can also assist in prioritizing which grants to pursue. ● Step 1: For each indicator, evaluate where your organization falls across the three ● Step 2: Assign a score of 0, 1, or 2 for each indicator based on your assessment.

Example: Scoring a Grant’s “Fit” for an Indicator ● Step 3: Add up the scores for each indicator to calculate the total “grant fit” score. The highest possible score is 30 points. ● Step 4: Review the total score to determine the extent to which the funding opportunity is a good fit for your organization or project.

● Weak Fit = 15 or Fewer Total Points Mark Gordon, Governor | Kevin Hibbard, Director 2800 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002 | (307)-777-6292 | sbd-grants@wyo.

gov ● Moderate Fit = 16 – 23 Total Points ● Strong Fit = 24 – 30 Total Points Grant Readiness The organization lacks negative history with the Eligibility The project is eligible, The project is explicitly Competition Highly competitive; availability, or alignment with set-aside funding or populations (e.g., rural, The project is similar to stronger differentiation to The project aligns closely Project Readiness The project is in early Time to Prepare Insufficient time to require significant effort high-quality, competitive Mark Gordon, Governor | Kevin Hibbard, Director 2800 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82002 | (307)-777-6292 | sbd-grants@wyo.

gov Application structured, competitive to meet deadlines application The organization is likely The organization is well- Risk & Feasibility High likelihood of effectively mitigate risks Strong support from local Partnerships No identified partners or to supporting the project Total “Grant Fit” Score /30