This assessment helps you understand how ready your business or organization is for funding. It will also help identify what may need to be built or strengthened first.

⏱️ Time Commitment

Please plan to spend 30–60 minutes completing this thoughtfully. This is not meant to be rushed.

🔑 Important

Please answer honestly. If something is not in place, select “Not yet”. Do not guess or choose what sounds best. This is not a test — it is a tool to help you get the right support.

💡 Funding Reality

Funding is not just about writing a grant or applying for money.

It requires:

✔ clear structure ✔ defined services or programs ✔ financial systems ✔ leadership capacity ✔ operational consistency 

🧭 Why This Matters

This diagnostic is the foundation for:

✔ your business or organizational plan ✔ your case statement ✔ your annual operating budget ✔ your strategic plan ✔ your funding strategy 

✍🏽 Reflection Required

Throughout this assessment, you will be asked to write short responses. These are required and will be used to prepare for your Exploration Session.

RESPONSE OPTIONS

For most questions, choose:

✔ Not yet in place ✔ In progress / somewhat in place ✔ Fully in place