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Grant Proposal Assistant

Draft grant proposals faster with AI that knows your programs, outcomes data, and organizational history. Stop rewriting the same boilerplate for every application.

High Impact
30 min setup
Development Teams

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Works with your program docs, outcomes, and past proposals
Exports to Word, PDF, or grant portal formats
Iterate and refine with follow-up prompts

Grant writing is repetitive but high-stakes

"We apply for 40+ grants a year, but every application feels like starting from scratch. I spend hours finding our latest outcomes data, rewriting our org description, and reformatting everything for each funder's requirements. And if I miss a deadline, that's real funding we lose."

Your org's knowledge, ready when you need it

Grant Proposal Assistant knows your organization inside and out—your programs, outcomes data, past proposals, and success stories. When a new RFP lands, you focus on strategy while Joy handles the first draft.

Upload the funder's requirements, specify the program and ask amount, and get a tailored proposal draft that sounds like your organization—because it's built from your actual materials.

From RFP to draft in four steps

1

Build your knowledge base

Upload your organizational materials to the Knowledge Center. Joy learns your voice, programs, and outcomes data.

2

Upload the RFP

Drop in the funder's requirements, guidelines, or application questions. Joy analyzes what they're looking for and matches it to your materials.

3

Generate your first draft

Tell Joy what to create: "Draft a $75,000 proposal for the Johnson Foundation. Focus on our Bridge to Work program, emphasize youth employment outcomes, and use a warm, story-driven tone."

4

Refine and export

Edit the draft, ask Joy to strengthen specific sections, and export to Word, PDF, or copy directly into grant portals.

Built for development teams

📚 Org Memory

Knows your programs, history, outcomes, and past successful proposals.

🎯 Funder Matching

Tailors language and emphasis based on what each funder cares about.

📊 Outcomes Integration

Pulls in your latest data so proposals always reflect current impact.

✏️ Your Voice

Learns your writing style from past proposals—sounds like you, not AI.

What to feed your knowledge base

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Past Proposals

Successful applications to reuse

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Outcomes Data

Impact metrics and evaluations

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Program Descriptions

What you do and how

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Impact Stories

Client testimonials and cases

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Org Background

Mission, history, leadership

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Budget Templates

Standard line items and rates

Adapt for different funding types

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Government Grants

Federal and state applications with compliance language and required sections.

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Corporate Sponsorships

Shorter, benefit-focused pitches for corporate giving programs.

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Family Foundations

Relationship-driven proposals with personal connection and storytelling.

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LOIs and Concept Notes

Quick letters of inquiry to gauge funder interest before full proposals.

What you'll get

Here's a sample proposal section generated by Joy:

Grant Proposal Assistant
Program Narrative — Youth Workforce Development

The Need: In our service area, 34% of young adults ages 18-24 are neither employed nor in school—twice the national average. These disconnected youth face compounding barriers: limited work experience, transportation challenges, and gaps in foundational skills.

Our Approach: Bridge to Work combines paid internships, skills training, and wraparound support to help young adults launch sustainable careers. Participants complete 200 hours of workplace experience while earning industry certifications in high-demand fields.

Outcomes (FY2024)
  • 156 youth completed the program (94% completion rate)
  • 78% employed within 90 days of graduation
  • Average starting wage: $18.50/hour (+23% vs. prior cohort)
  • 12-month retention rate: 71%

Sources: Bridge to Work Evaluation 2024, Census Data, Program Outcomes Database

Who This Is For

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Grant Writers

Development professionals who write multiple proposals per year and need to work faster without sacrificing quality.

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Nonprofit Directors

Executive directors at smaller organizations who handle grant writing alongside other responsibilities.

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Development Teams

Fundraising teams managing large portfolios of foundation and government grants with tight deadlines.

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Program Managers

Program staff who contribute to proposals and need help articulating outcomes and impact data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI help write grant proposals?

Yes, JoySuite's Grant Proposal Assistant uses AI to draft grant proposals based on your organization's programs, outcomes data, and past successful applications. It generates first drafts tailored to specific funders while maintaining your organization's voice and style.

How do I speed up the grant writing process?

Build a knowledge base with your program descriptions, outcomes data, and past proposals. When a new RFP arrives, the AI matches funder requirements to your materials and generates a tailored first draft, reducing writing time from days to hours.

What should I include in a grant proposal?

Effective grant proposals include organizational background, program narrative, needs statement, outcomes and evaluation methods, budget, and sustainability plans. JoySuite structures these sections automatically based on funder requirements and your organizational data.

How do I tailor proposals to different funders?

Upload each funder's RFP or guidelines, and the AI analyzes what they care about—whether it's outcomes data, community engagement, or innovation. It adjusts emphasis, language, and storytelling approach to match each funder's priorities.

Can AI maintain my organization's writing voice?

Yes, JoySuite learns your writing style from past proposals and organizational materials. Drafts sound like your organization, not generic AI output, because they're built from your actual language, stories, and program descriptions.

Ready to streamline grant writing?

Join the waitlist and be first to try this workflow when JoySuite launches.