Grant Application Artifacts
Modular, reusable materials for ICN grant applications. March 2026.
How to Use These Files
Each file is a self-contained module. Compose them per funder:
| File | What It Is | Word Count |
|---|---|---|
| grant-one-pager.md | Executive summary for any funder | ~600 |
| grant-narrative-core.md | Problem/solution/evidence narrative | ~1,500 |
| budget-skeleton.md | Budget template with 3 tier examples | ~400 |
| milestones.md | Timeline from current state through pilot | ~500 |
| compliance-architecture.md | Regulatory-safe architecture explanation | ~800 |
| pilot-readiness.md | What works, what's close, pilot requirements | ~800 |
Per-Funder Assembly
Outta Excuses Foundation ($500-3,000, due Mar 31)
- One-pager (full)
- Narrative core (Problem + Solution sections)
- Budget skeleton (micro-grant tier)
- Pilot readiness (ideal partner section)
Verizon Digital Ready ($10,000, due Mar 31)
- One-pager (full)
- Narrative core (full)
- Budget skeleton (small grant tier)
- Milestones (near-term section)
- Pilot readiness (full)
Sovereign Tech Fund (€50,000+, target Apr 2026)
- Narrative core (full)
- Compliance architecture (full)
- Budget skeleton (medium grant tier)
- Milestones (full)
- Pilot readiness (full)
- Technical whitepaper:
../ICN-Technical-Whitepaper.md
Placeholders
Items marked [PLACEHOLDER] require external inputs:
- Exact compensation rates (SSDI-compliant)
- Named pilot partners
- Fiscal sponsor fee structure (Alchemical)
- ACCES-VR plan status
- Contract developer rates
Source Documents
These artifacts draw from:
../ICN-Pitch.md— Full narrative pitch../ICN-Definition.md— Problem/solution definition../ICN-Gap-Analysis-March-2026.md— System-by-system reality check../ICN-Technical-Whitepaper.md— Technical architecture../../status/icn-status-march-2026.md— Current project status../../status/demo-audit-2026-03-19.md— Demo flow audit results