Grant application template
A grant application template keeps the proposal focused on fit, proof and delivery instead of polished filler.
This template is designed for first drafts. The official portal form still decides the final fields.
Template structure
Call fit
Name the call, topic, objective, deadline and applicant rule that makes you eligible.
Work problem
Describe the public, market or technical problem in plain language.
Proposed work
List work packages, owner, timing, output and dependency.
Evidence
Show market proof, technical proof, team proof and partner proof.
Budget
Connect each cost to an activity and eligible cost category.
Risk and review
Name what can fail and how the team will catch it early.
Writing rules
- Answer the evaluation question before adding background.
- Use one named work outcome per section.
- Do not hide weak eligibility behind strong writing.
- Keep claims tied to evidence the reviewer can see.
- Match every budget line to work in the proposal.
Draft table
| Section | Question | Proof to attach |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Why can this applicant apply? | Registration, country, size or sector proof |
| Need | Why should this work exist? | Customer, market, policy or technical evidence |
| Plan | How will the work happen? | Work packages, owners and timeline |
| Budget | What will the money pay for? | Cost notes and match funding |
| Impact | What changes if it works? | Use cases, users, pilots or adoption notes |
Questions
Can I use one template for every grant?
Use one internal template for thinking, then adapt every final answer to the official form and evaluation criteria.
What makes a grant draft weak?
Weak drafts often describe the company more than the funded work, hide eligibility gaps or separate the budget from the work plan.
Use Yellow Grant before you write
Check fit, timing, budget and evidence before a grant application takes time away from customers, product work or fundraising.