Last updated: 2026-03-15

Grant Readiness Score

By Stephanie Willis — Founder & CEO, FundReady | Creating the pathway from survival to sustainability for Black women founders | Addressing the root cause of funding inequity through identity transformation + strategic systems

Unlock a funder-readiness assessment that benchmarks your budget against program outcomes, clarifies how your numbers justify requests, and reveals practical gaps to strengthen grant proposals—so you can present a cohesive, compelling case to funders and improve your odds of securing grants.

Published: 2026-03-15

Primary Outcome

A clearly demonstrated grant-ready budget and narrative that increases funding prospects.

Who This Is For

What You'll Learn

Prerequisites

About the Creator

Stephanie Willis — Founder & CEO, FundReady | Creating the pathway from survival to sustainability for Black women founders | Addressing the root cause of funding inequity through identity transformation + strategic systems

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What is "Grant Readiness Score"?

Unlock a funder-readiness assessment that benchmarks your budget against program outcomes, clarifies how your numbers justify requests, and reveals practical gaps to strengthen grant proposals—so you can present a cohesive, compelling case to funders and improve your odds of securing grants.

Who created this playbook?

Created by Stephanie Willis, Founder & CEO, FundReady | Creating the pathway from survival to sustainability for Black women founders | Addressing the root cause of funding inequity through identity transformation + strategic systems.

Who is this playbook for?

Nonprofit executive directors aiming to secure larger grants through funder-aligned budgeting, Grants managers at small to mid-size nonprofits who want a defensible readiness assessment before proposals, Grant consultants who build funder-ready packages for nonprofit clients

What are the prerequisites?

Interest in education & coaching. No prior experience required. 1–2 hours per week.

What's included?

funder-aligned budget and outcomes. gap insights to speed improvements. benchmark against best practices

How much does it cost?

$0.30.

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