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When we say free money, you could imagine a picture of you sleeping on your bunk while the cash is falling like snow on Christmas. Lo, that isn’t how grants proposal writing feels like. Here’s a take: if you believe those lies about free money and grantors, you’d better read and learn through this Allied Grant Writers’ review on the most common misconceptions about funding: 1. At least we tried Most amateur grant writers send a lackadaisical proposal all for the sake of “taking the opportunity.” Then they’ll sigh “at least they tried” when they’re not picked. But the catch is, opportunities aren’t really taken if you don’t pay them enough effort and attention to it. You can look at it as if it’s a game, but you can only win a grant if you treat it seriously. Grant winners are not chosen at random, they earned it. There are criteria and a panel of evaluators that choose them with professional discernment. It’s not a ticket to the lottery, and it’s not a game. 2. One yes from a funder and you’re free from all problems You can’t assume that the grant will shoulder everything you need. You still have to look for other means of funding because grants are ephemeral. It does run out, and it does have limitations. For example, you cannot spend the money on other operational purposes except on the project you agreed upon. Another is that you still have to prepare a meticulously detailed progress and budget reports after the award. On top of that, you need to make a commitment to produce a measurable positive impact on the community you’ve chosen to serve. 3. Rejection always means no Sometimes it just means ‘not now.’ Or maybe something is lacking in your proposal. Who knows anyway, there is but one certain thing with rejections: as for now, somebody presented a better grant than you did. Don’t interpret the rejection as message that you’re not worth funding. Sometimes the grantor just want to test a newbie’s persistence, sometimes you just need more practice on proposals writing. Again, who knows? 4. The greater your need and urgency, the more likely you’ll get funded Though this may be partly true, the award does not always choose starving kids in Africa or urgent calls for malaria prevention. It’s because some projects do not fit the budget. Or it may be because some organizations didn’t comply with the requirements. Allied Grant Writers reviews that there’s no way to evaluate your competitors based on the cause they’re campaigning. Be determined to be chosen and pour your mind on the proposal, not on the competition.
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