The euphoria of securing financial support can quickly fade...

How do funders actually score your grant proposals? This insider look reveals the specific evaluation criteria and scoring systems used by major grant providers in 2025.

The frustration is real.

Many startup and NGO founders dismiss grant opportunities that primarily offer in-kind support, fixating instead on cash-based funding.

When it comes to applying for grants, one of the most common questions grant seekers wrestle with is this:

As funding opportunities expand across the global startup ecosystem, grant scams have become increasingly sophisticated.