Analyze Grant Guidelines Before Writing
Use this after pasting the full grant guidelines into your AI chat. It forces the AI to analyze and summarize the funder's priorities before any drafting begins, so the application stays aligned with what reviewers are actually scoring.
The Prompt
I'm going to apply for this grant as a small business owner. Before we write anything, read these guidelines carefully. Then list: (1) the 5 most important things the reviewers are looking for, (2) any specific language or phrases the funder uses to describe their goals, and (3) every application question with its word limit. Do not draft anything yet.
From the guide
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