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Risk Register and Heat Map Builder
Record each risk with its cause, likelihood, impact, mitigation, owner and due date. The tool rates each risk, draws a heat map and sorts the register so the biggest risks are on top.
- Builder
- 15 min
- Free
- Saved in your browser
Who it is for
- Project managers and PIUs
- Risk and compliance officers
- Proposal writers
- Boards and steering committees
What you get
- Automatic ratings (Low, Moderate, Substantial, High)
- A 5×5 heat map
- Sorted register for reports
- Optional AI review of mitigations
Questions
How is the rating calculated?
Likelihood × impact (1–25): up to 4 Low, 5–9 Moderate, 10–15 Substantial, 16 and above High.
Do donors use the same scale?
Many use four levels: Low, Moderate, Substantial and High. Check your financier's own risk framework.
Can I export to Excel?
Yes, download the CSV.
Based on
A guidance tool, not an official form. Always use the exact template and rules in your financing agreement, terms of reference or call for proposals.