Common Questions Grant Reviewers Ask About Proposals (Adapted from Getting the Most Out of Your Project and Proposal: A Guide From Beginning to End, by Jamie Levy (J.D. Levy and Associates, 1998). Used with permission.)
- Does this project fit funding guidelines and funding areas?
- What is the importance of this project?
- Who is affected by this project?
- Is this project realistic?
- Are the project goals and objectives realistic?
- Can the timeline be met?
- Is the submitting organization capable committed to the project?
- Is the submitting organization capable of carrying out the project?
- Does this project duplicate others in the field?
- If there is duplication, why is this project stronger?
- Is the staff of the organization capable and accountable?
- Is the cost of this project justified and realistic?
- What is the history of the organization; has it shown success?
- Will this project be continued when the money is gone?
- Is there collaboration involved in the project?
- Do the submitters have external support?
- Is this an all-or-none type of project, or can we choose to fund portions of it?
- Is this a solid investment for our organization or another?
- Is the submitting organization able to receive a grant?
- Does the submitting organization need help in further developing the idea or has it been done well?
- Are there any overlooked aspects of the project that the submitting organization should be made aware of?
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