Check Funding Fit
Before you invest weeks into preparing an application for submission - check the fit.
Immediate Access
An assessor-led readiness check to help you decide if a funding opportunity is the right fit - or not - before you apply.
What is the Funding Readiness Check [GPT].
It's a decision tool that helps you through that "should I apply" moment.
The Funding Readiness Check is a guided, assessor-style review designed to help you decide whether an identified funding opportunity is worth pursuing.
Once you have access, you can use the tool whenever you're considering a new funding opportunity - applying the same readiness lens each time.
You get:
>> An assessor-led fit check grounded in program rules
>> A clear recommendation to Proceed or Not to Proceed, even suggestions for Borderline opportunities
>> A short rationale explaining why.
This tool is designed to save you time, effort and unnecessary rejection from applications that are not the best fit for you or your business.
What the fit check does
The GPT focuses on early decisions designed to screen grant opportunities.
Here are the assessment considerations:
- Eligibility - these are the hard stop/go requirements to be met, including any exclusion rules
- Project scope alignment - assesses what you want to do (i.e. your project) and if it fits with funding program intent
- Budget alignment - budget information including types of costs you're proposing to include, and if they are supported
- Structural fit - ultimately, the tool will give you an indication of whether you're considering the 'right' funding mechanism
You'll receive a summarised assessment review - one funding opportunity at a time.
What the tool is not...
This GPT does not:
- Assess competitiveness or merit
- Score or rank your application
- Review writing quality
- Predict funding outcomes
- Replace a full application review
It's a Readiness Filter, not a guarantee.
Who benefits the most...
The Funding Readiness Check is designed for:
- Founders considering whether to apply for a grant or funding program
- Business owners weighting up multiple opportunities
- Advisors supporting clients at the "should we apply" stage
If you already have a full draft application prepared, this tool will guide you to the most appropriate next step.
After your check...
Depending on the outcome, you may be directed to:
- A Readiness Review for deeper, tailored guidance
- A Power Hour to explore better-fit funding pathways
- AssessmentIQ if you already have a draft application ready for assessor-level review
These options are available if and when you need them. There is no obligation to proceed.
How this GPT works
When using the Funding Readiness Check GPT, start with a ChatGPT account.
Then...
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Have a funding opportunity identified: you'll be invited to share a program link i.e. core webpage, and/or upload program guidelines, FAQs any supporting documentation.
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The tool reviews the funding rules first: program intent, eligibility, exclusions, and constraints are reviewed before fundamental questions are asked.
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Answer a small number of targeted questions: provide information - when prompted - and the tool will determine fit. There's no need for long form answers.
- Receive an assessor-style readiness outcome: you'll receive a clear, structured summary grounded in the funding program's requirements.
You can copy the assessment output for your own reference into a Google doc (or other), and you're welcome to repeat the process for other funding opportunities identified.
Ready to check fit?
Get your immediate access for one-time payment.
Set aside 10-15 minutes and have your funding program identified.
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