Common Grant Writing Mistakes

It is grant writing time again.

Here are common mistakes made by newer grant writers. If you want technical assistance on grant writing contact VALF at sandy.newell@dos.myflorida.com.  One of our board members can advise you and even read a draft of your grant.

Common Mistakes!

• Not reading (and following) the grant guidelines
• Writing the grant in isolation
• Not spending enough time doing the needs assessment
• Not knowing and using the language of the organization awarding the grant
• Not giving your draft to multiple readers for their suggestions
• Writing the proposal from the organization's perspective verses the needs of the potential adult learner

Grant writing requires more skills that being a good writer. Writing a successful proposal requires good planning and making sure your idea "fits" your organization's mission and the goals of the funder.