Common Questions Grant Reviewers Ask About Proposals

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?