
Successful EU grant applications: 12 tips for overcoming the most common stumbling blocks
Applying for EU funding can be a complex and challenging. This article offers 12 practical tips to help you avoid the most common stumbling blocks.
Finding EU funding opportunities and completing an EU funding application can be a challenging task, especially for newcomers and small and medium sized organisations. EU Funding Consulting offers information and hands-on support to submit a high-quality EU funding proposal for your project idea.
In the course of 20 years working with EU policies and projects, I worked with EU grants from several perspectives. This includes writing grant applications myself, giving trainings, advising applicants as a National Contact Point, and being a moderator for proposal evaluation panels.
I have seen that many organisations often do not have the resources to fully engage in and benefit from EU funding opportunities. In particular, the complex rules for participation and a lack of expert knowledge about how to write a successful EU grant proposal present a challenge. Would you like to get support with your application?
What I can do for you:
A complete package! In close cooperation with you, I write your EU project proposal for you – tailored to the Call requirements, of excellent quality, and ready for submission.
Get individualised support for your EU project application or for ongoing project reporting – aligned with EU expectations and funding rules.
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