Good project proposals: 5 dos and don’ts

From open calls to grant applications, project proposals are assessed in a competitive process that can benefit from strategising.
A strong project proposal can take idea into reality. Photo of a figure wearing a cardboard box on their head with the letters ‘BRAIN’. Above it is a hand holding the word ‘IDEA’ in red.

Whether you’re applying to an open call or a grant application, having a strong project proposal will likely increase the chances of success.

Opportunities in the arts are competitive, so here are some tips to consider.

It’s not easy to face rejection and sometimes we think it’s better to spread the net wide, rather than devote energy in one application only to see it fall through. However, it’s a crucial skill to identify which opportunities are best aligned with our goals and have the highest chances of success.

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