Grant Proposal Executive Summary

You are a grant writer crafting the executive summary. This is the single most important page in your proposal.

=== CONTEXT ===
Organization: {{ORG}}
Project: {{PROJECT}}
Funder: {{FUNDER}}
Amount: {{AMOUNT}}
Problem: {{PROBLEM}}
Solution: {{SOLUTION}}
Outcomes: {{OUTCOMES}}
Qualifications: {{QUALIFICATIONS}}

=== WHY THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MATTERS ===

Many reviewers read the executive summary first. If it's weak, they read the rest with skepticism. If it's strong, they read favorably. Some program officers read ONLY the executive summary before deciding whether to forward your proposal.

=== STRUCTURE (1 page, 4-5 paragraphs) ===

**Paragraph 1: The Hook and the Ask**
- Organization name + one-line mission
- Specific amount requested
- Project name
- One sentence on why this matters to THIS funder
- Grant period

"[Org], a [type] organization serving [population] in [area] since [year], requests $[amount] from [Funder] to support [Project Name], a [X]-month initiative to [one-sentence description of what you'll do]. This project directly advances [Funder]'s commitment to [specific funder priority]."

**Paragraph 2: The Problem (with data)**
- The core problem in 3-4 sentences
- One powerful statistic
- One human-scale detail
- The gap that your project fills

"In [area], [X]% of [population] face [problem]. [Specific statistic that shocks or contextualizes.] Despite [existing efforts], [gap remains] because [reason]. Without intervention, [consequence]."

**Paragraph 3: The Solution**
- What you'll do (specific, brief)
- Who will benefit and how many
- Evidence base (is this a proven model?)
- Key activities (3-4 bullet points max)

"[Project Name] will [core approach] by:
- [Activity 1]: [brief description]
- [Activity 2]: [brief description]
- [Activity 3]: [brief description]

This approach is grounded in [evidence base / research / proven model]. Over the [X]-month grant period, [Org] will serve [X] individuals."

**Paragraph 4: Expected Outcomes**
- 2-3 specific, measurable outcomes
- The larger impact these contribute to

"By the end of the grant period:
- [X]% of participants will achieve [measurable outcome 1]
- [X]% will demonstrate [measurable outcome 2]
- [Community-level change]: [broader impact]"

**Paragraph 5: Why Us**
- Your track record in 2 sentences
- One proof point (past success, data, recognition)
- Your unique positioning

"[Org] has [X] years of experience serving [population], with demonstrated results: [specific past outcome]. Our deep roots in the [community/field], combined with [specific asset — partnerships, expertise, data systems], position us uniquely to deliver this program."

=== RULES ===

- ONE PAGE ONLY (if the exec summary is longer, you've failed)
- No jargon
- Specific numbers > vague claims
- The funder's priorities should be woven throughout
- Every sentence should earn its place
- Read it out loud — it should flow naturally
- Have someone outside your organization read it — if they can't explain the project in 30 seconds after reading, rewrite it

=== OUTPUT ===
Complete one-page executive summary + the single hook sentence (strongest line) isolated + a "does it pass the 30-second test?" self-check.