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Most Common Grant Proposal Errors (and How to Fix Them)

Grant Writing Made Easy

Funders review hundreds of applications, and issues such as unclear objectives, vague budgets, or an ineffective statement of need can easily push your proposal to the bottom of the pile. That’s often enough to knock your application off the shortlist in a competitive field. If allowed, include both direct and indirect costs.

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Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Expert writers with over ten years of experience and many successful applications might charge up to $200 per hour. Smaller projects or specific parts of grant applications work well with hourly rates.

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Questions to Ask Before Responding to a Funding Opportunity

Peak Proposals

In addition to using the question period to raise questions about the proposal guidelines, applicants can also use it to provide feedback about things they believe the funder might have overlooked. Funders post the Q&As publically to ensure a fair and transparent process where all applicants have access to the same information.

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Finding Funding for Research

Peak Proposals

As a grant applicant, you may not have a choice regarding the development of the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan in your proposal. The activities are usually the prerogative of the applicant and where they have the greatest input in the design of the project. Another factor is how broadly applicable your research is.