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Home › Free tools › Risk Register and Heat Map Builder

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
  • Sources checked October 2026

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

How this tool works

Scoring
No score: the tool arranges what you enter in the structure reviewers expect. With a free account, an optional file review applies published rules to your own document.
Limitations
Results depend on the information you enter and are not verified by Risalat. This tool does not replace MAPS, PEFA, World Bank or other formal assessment methodologies, or an independent review.
Your data
What you type stays in your browser unless you save it to a free account. We receive your name, email and summary only when you open your results.
Sources checked
October 2026 (checked every month)

Need a verified result? Ask for an independent assessment by Risalat.

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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

    Sources checked: October 2026. We check the official sources every month.

    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.

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