Readiness Assessment

Readiness Assessment

Grant Readiness Assessment
Your Name

First NameLast Name
Best E-mail
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Organization or Business Name
Is your business a for profit or nonprofit (select one)

For Profit LLCNonprofitFor Profit Sole ProprietorNot Sure
Do you have business banking ( a bank account in the name of your business)?

YesNo
Do you have business insurance?

YesNoNot sure
How long have you been in business?
EIN/Tax ID
Date of State Nonprofit or LLC Incorporation (if applicable)

MonthDayYear
Answer the questions below if your business is a nonprofit. If your business is a for profit, you may skip and press submit.
Date of 501c3 Approval (Per Determination Letter) If applicable

MonthDayYear
When applying for 501c3 status, which application did you use? (NOTE: The streamlined application does not apply to organizations established prior to 2014)

10231023EZ (Steamlined/Short Form)Not Sure
Does your organization have a UEI number to be used with federal grants?

YesNoNot Sure
Describe your service population (age, race, gender, ethnicity, SES, etc).
Has your organization received a CAGE Code (from SAM.GOV)/necessary to apply for federal funding?

YesNoNot Sure

How solid is your donor base? (1 is not solid or active- 5 extremely solid and active).

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Worst, 5 is Best

How successful are your fundraising efforts? You may skip to the next question if you have not yet attempted to raise funds.

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Worst, 5 is Best

In your opinions, how solid are your community partnerships and relationships ?

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Worst, 5 is Best

List your top 3 community partners (if applicable).
What is your mission (or provide your mission statement here).

NOT TO INCLUDE COVID RELIEF FUNDING: How successful is your organization at identifying and receiving grant funding? If applicable.

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Worst, 5 is Best

How committed is your board to your fundraising and development efforts?

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Worst, 5 is Best

How active or engaged is your board in general?

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Worst, 5 is Best

Do you have a funding plan in place?

YesNoNot Sure
What types have grant funding have you been awarded in the past (check all that apply)

corporate grant(s)/corporate sponsorshipfoundation grant(s)community fundingstate funding (direct)state funding (pass through)yjfederal fundingothernone of the above
NOT TO INCLUDE COVID relief, response or rescue funding, list funder(s) and amount(s) of the top 3 (largest) grants your organization has received in the past 2 years (enter N/A if none received).
Do you have written program models for your programs?

YesNoNot Sure
Do you utilize a donor management software?

YesNoNot Sure
Do you utilize an outcomes and efforts database for client data (for purposes of evaluation)?

YesNoNot Sure
Does your organization have an active bank account?

YesNoNot Sure
Do you utilize an in-house accounting and book-keeping system (such as Quickbooks) for checks and balances?

YesNoNot Sure
Has your organization developed a strategic plan?

YesNoNot Sure
Does your organization have a sustainability plan?

YesNoNot Sure
What do you currently do to raise funds (select all that apply)

Host Fundraising EventsAsk for DonationsWrite/Submit Grant Applications (requests for funding)Sell products or servicesSecure SponsorshipImplement a paid membership progamRely mostly on grantsOtherNone of the above
Do you have an approved operational budget in place?

YesNoNot sureNot applicable
If yes, how much is your "actual" operating budget? (Enter dollar amount)
Have you located a grant opportunity (if seeking writing services)

Yes. I have an opportunity in mind.No. I do not have an opportunity in mind and would like to request funding research.
If YES to the above question, enter link to funding announcement here.
If requesting funding research, you understand that this carries an additional charge (not included with your writing service).

Yes. I understand.No. I do not understand.Not applicable.
If you are requesting a funding search, how much funding do you hope to apply for (from an individual grantor)?
Which 990 did your organization complete for the last reporting year?

990-PF990-N990-EZ990Not Sure
How much is your "actual" program budget for the program you wish to have funded (if not applicable enter NA)?
Does your organization have income statements representative of the previous 2 years?

YesNo
Does your organization have current audited financials?

YesNoNot Sure
How much are you currently ready to invest in grant writing services?
Do you already have a grant in mind to be written?

YesNo
If yes to the above : Provide the name of funder/type of grant or source URL here.
Are you currently a member of Urban Awareness USA?

YesNo
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