Station 01 — Grant Writing

Funding Research Partner

Using Copilot to explore funding streams for a new program initiative

The Scenario

You're developing a new program initiative and need to start exploring potential funding sources. Rather than searching blindly, you're going to use Copilot as a thought partner — one that first asks you questions to understand your program, then helps you build a structured research plan for identifying and pursuing the right funding streams.

Your Starting Prompt

"I'm developing a new program focused on [brief description] and I'm trying to identify potential funding streams. Before you make any suggestions, I'd like you to ask me a few questions so you better understand what we're trying to fund. Then help me put together a high-level research plan for exploring funding options, including what data I should be gathering and what questions I need to answer before I start applying."

What's Provided

  • A one-page fictional program description including target population, program goals, rough budget range, and geographic scope
  • A brief funder landscape overview noting a few categories to explore (federal, foundation, corporate)

Goal Output

A high-level funding research plan that includes potential funding categories to explore, key data points to gather before applying, and a short list of initial questions to investigate — ready to use as a starting point for real grant research.

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