There are two types of grant writers: those who submit grant applications weeks in advance and those who wait until the last day to submit.
I have been both types. And I am more successful and win more grants when I submit early.
There are a few reasons for this.
Many funders read grant submissions as they roll in. This means that they are fresher and more excited to read your proposal when it’s one of the first ones they read. They also have time to reach out and ask for clarification if you submit it far before the deadline.
Planning and crafting your grant proposal with plenty of time before the deadline allows you to proofread it several times, make edits as needed, and give it the time it deserves.
When we are up against a deadline, we rush. When we rush, we are more likely to make costly mistakes.
Grant Writing Tip of the Day
Find a grant buddy. A grant buddy is a grant writer who isn’t related to your organization and can proofread your grant application before submission.
Few things in life are set in stone, but grant deadlines are one of them. Missing a grant deadline by even one minute will disqualify all the hard work you invested into your proposal.
Technology problems, internet issues, or a personal emergency can arise and prevent you from submitting your grant, when you wait until the last day.
My grant calendar has two dates- the date I want to submit and the grant submission deadline. I always shoot for the first date.
Until next time,
Write Epic Grants
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