Grant Writing – 5 Things Not to Say in Grant Applications

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Grant Writing 5 Things Not to Say in Grant
Applications
By Red Tape Busters
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Grant Writing 5 Things Not to Say in Grant
Applications
You can make some major mistakes when grant
writing but the experienced grant writer will
avoid major blunders, We all at times make a
mistake we are all human but the mistakes I am
just about to discuss need to be avoided at all
costs in your grant writing. Many inexperienced
grant writers seem to be focused on honesty and
being totally upfront in your grant applications.
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Grant Writing 5 Things Not to Say in Grant
Applications
Grant writers cant outright lie in an
application but the quality grant writer will be
careful about what they say in an application and
how they say it. You can massage and infer
something in an application to present the best
possible case scenario as opposed to downplaying
your prospects.However be reasonable in your
claims but it is better to slightly oversell than
undersell in my opinion. Your grant application
is your chance to sell your organisation,
project and the need for funding very few in
the sales world survive by underselling!
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Grant Writing 5 Things Not to Say in Grant
Applications
On a similar theme to the first point it is vital
that you do not outline in your application any
negative things about your organisation, project,
abilities etc. It is hard enough winning funding
at the best of times but to highlight negative
issues in your application generally will
adversely compromise your chances of success.
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Grant Writing 5 Things Not to Say in Grant
Applications
Some organisations suggest in an application that
the organisation is reliant on this funding for
survival. This is a totally flawed strategy and
will come across as desperate while also
suggesting that the organisation is instable,
financially unviable and on its knees. Never ever
ever suggest that the funding is needed to
survive.
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Grant Writing 5 Things Not to Say in Grant
Applications
The one time you might portray such a position is
IF funding is being made available to sustain
struggling organisations, Such funding is very
very rare but I have seen such a program being
made available once in Queensland and if your
organisation wasnt struggling and in financial
trouble then you missed out on the funding.
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Grant Writing 5 Things Not to Say in Grant
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Grant writer worth their salt will ensure they
are always positive in their grant writing and
instead of could, should, might will use positive
statements like will, would, can. positive action
statements create a positive impression of your
organisation and also infer that your
organisation will deliver what you say and that
you will spend the money granted exactly how it
is supposed to be spent. Negativity in a grant
application is to be avoided at all costs.
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Grant Writing 5 Things Not to Say in Grant
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Dont use industry buzz words in your grant
applications. Some members of the assessment
panel might well have no idea about your industry
or what programs you are delivering to whom.
Never take it for granted that those reading
your application have any indepth understanding
of what you do. Clearly outline in plain English
what your organisation and project is all about
and how this funding will realise significant
outcomes which link to the outcomes intended by
the funding program.
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Grant Writing 5 Things Not to Say in Grant
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The successful grant writers will avoid these
mistakes. Grant writing is not impossible it
is challenging but with some practice, some
patience and by following these tips you will
increase your chances of success in the grant
writing world.
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Grant Writing 5 Things Not to Say in Grant
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