Here’s 5 abilities all of the best grant writers should have

So, you’re wondering what makes the best grant writers so good. Here at Discover Grants, we want to share our knowledge with you. We value learning, which is why you can find so much information on grants via our grants news page. Since we offer grant writing services, we thought it appropriate to address what actually makes the best grant writers successful. Here are 5 essential skills to be one of the best grant writers.

What is a grant writer?

A grant writer is someone who writes grants on behalf of clients. So, if a company wants to apply for funding for a certain project, a grant writer can produce their proposal. The proposals are then evaluated by those offering the funding. They are looking for high-quality content that is clear and direct. Professional writers use their skills to optimise their client’s chances of success in securing funding. We wrote a blog all about the grant funding process which may be of interest.

Whatever sector or type of funding, a grant writer can help you see success. They can help with funding such as government grants, local authority, art funding, renewable energy contracts, and plenty more.

  1. Excellent writing skills

This one may be obvious, but it is arguably one of the most important skills of the best grant writers. One thing you should expect from grant writers is for them to be able to write efficiently. To make sure a client stands the best chance, they must deliver a high-quality proposal.

A grant proposal must stand out, so the best grant writers know how to use their creativity and writing skills. The proposal should be easy to read, without extensive industry jargon. Grant writers know how to avoid waffling and address the points they want to make.

  1. Be able to communicate concepts clearly

The best grant writers should also be excellent communicators, able to address why the client is suitable for the funding. This is the entire purpose of a proposal, so it has to be effective. Many people attempting to write a grant proposal won’t have the experience to know how to do this. That is why using grant writing services can be such a benefit.

  1. Editing skills to ensure there’s no errors

Along with writing skills, the best grant writers should also be great at editing and proofreading their work. In other words, they need to have a keen eye for detail. Their writing may be good, but if there are even minor errors, they risk losing all chances of success. So, it is essential for grant writers to reread their work multiple times. It can be helpful to have a device read the work aloud to you, making it easier to spot mistakes. This is a technique many of the best grant writers use. Grant writers may also proofread each other’s work. This is another great way of locating anything that doesn’t sound quite right.

  1. They MUST be organised

Organisation skills are essential for grant writers. Often times, grant applications will be extensive and require a lot of work. So, grant writers must be able to keep documents organised. They must also be excellent at time management to ensure all work is done before deadlines. Rushing at the last minute is almost certainly going to result in multiple mistakes, you don’t want that!

The best grant writers know exactly how to breakdown their workload and organise when to do each section.

  1. Industry knowledge

It is also important for the best grant writers to be practical thinkers. They will be able to differentiate funding opportunities that are suitable for their client. There is no point wasting time and resources on a proposal that you cannot deliver.

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Our Grant Writing Service is for businesses who want to start applying for grants, but don’t know where to begin. They can also help businesses who have been applying for grants but aren’t seeing success.

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