A Step-by-Step Grant Writing Checklist for Charities, Nonprofits, and Fundraisers

If you work with a UK-based charity or nonprofit organisation and need to apply for grants, this free downloadable grant application checklist will save you time, reduce stress, and improve your chances of getting funded.

This practical, easy-to-follow cheatsheet walks you through every stage of the grant application process — from identifying the right funders to submitting a strong, credible proposal that gets results.

Whether you're applying for grants from UK charitable trusts, grant-making foundations, or public funding bodies, this guide is designed to help you avoid common mistakes, meet funder expectations, and present your project in the best possible light.

What’s Inside:

• ✅ Funder Research Framework – Find grantmakers who actually fund work like yours
• ✅ Eligibility Checklist – Avoid wasting time on funders you're not eligible for
• ✅ Application Writing Guide – Follow proven UK-specific formats for success
• ✅ Budgeting and Evidence Tips – Build credibility with numbers and proof
• ✅ Final Review and Submission Plan – Avoid last-minute errors that sink good applications
• ✅ Post-Submission Best Practices – Learn what to do after you click “submit”

Each phase includes expert tips, success checkpoints, and real-world insights used by experienced grant writers and successful charities across the UK.

Why Use This Grant Writing Cheatsheet?

• Save hours on second-guessing and internet searches
• Stop making avoidable mistakes that lead to rejection
• Learn the structure, tone, and content funders expect
• Build trust with funders by showing professionalism and clarity
• Perfect for small teams, overstretched charity staff, and first-time grant writers

Who It's For:

• Registered UK charities
• Community groups and social enterprises
• Nonprofits seeking charity grants from trusts and foundations
• Fundraising professionals and bid writers
• Volunteer fundraisers or trustees taking on funding responsibilities

Whether you’re applying to The National Lottery Community Fund, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, BBC Children in Need, Garfield Weston Foundation, or any other UK grantmaker, this resource will help you approach the application with confidence.

Download It Free

This checklist is free to download and use—no catch, no fluff. Just proven, practical guidance to help you write stronger, smarter grant applications.

Download now and start applying for charity grants with confidence.