Six Reasons Why Grant Applications Get Rejected? OR we have to make the panel understand about research.

1) The proposal doesn’t meet all technical grant requirements.
What you can do: Make sure your proposal meets every technical requirement listed in the grant application.

2) Proposal not responsive to the guidelines.

What you can do:  Before writing the nitty gritty text of a proposal, write down your basic case for funding.  Review the case for soundness.  Make sure you can support every argument you plan to make.

3) Project or program to be funded is poorly developed.

What you can do: Take the time to plan and detail your project or program.


4) Proposal is written or organized poorly.
Grants are exercises in persuasion. They need to be written in a persuasive fashion, with the primary arguments clearly stated and well supported.

What you can do: Structure the proposal before you begin writing, and review the text for logical flow and consistency frequently during the process.

5) Team or resources are inadequate.
Don’t undervalue having a competent and qualified team, as well as sufficient resources to implement your project.

What you can do: Make sure your team member’s qualifications are made clear in the proposal and are sufficient to carry out the work.

6) Evaluation plan is inadequate.
Most grantors require an evaluation plan as an integral part of the project to ensure the project has measurable results.

What you can do: Spend quality time planning your evaluation plan and how you will track your results.