Securing grant funding can transform your organisation’s capacity but applying for grants is also high stakes. Even well-intentioned organisations with strong missions can fall short because of avoidable mistakes. Below are practical tips to help ensure your grant application succeeds by avoiding common pitfalls. 1. Misreading Eligibility and Criteria One of the most common errors is applying for a grant for which you’re not eligible or crafting your proposal in a way that misses the funder’s priorities. Tip: Do your homework first. Read every eligibility rule carefully and only apply if your organisation (or project) meets the funder’s requirements (geographic scope, size, sector, legal status). Identify “soft criteria” and “hard…
