Common Questions Asked by Grant Reviewers

COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED BY GRANT REVIEWERS

Who is affected by this request/who is the target audience?
Are these project goals and objectives realistic?
Can the timeline realistically be met?
Is the submitting organization capable of carrying out the project?
If the project duplicates others in the field, what makes this one stronger?
Is the cost of this project justified/realistic?
If the project is to be continued after this grant cycle, where will the organization get its funding?
Do the submitters have external support aside from the granting organization?
Is there collaboration involved in the project?
Has the organization shown prior success?
Is the staff of this organization capable and accountable?
What is the organization's board composition and how involved are its members?

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