Put a lot of work into a proposal but didn't get approved? Reviewers' most common concerns usually fall into these areas.
Reviewers usually read many proposals in limited time. Clarity and reasonableness often matter more than length.
- The technical innovation is not clearly explained
- Market analysis lacks concrete data
- The budget doesn't match the work items
- Milestones can't be measured
- Team size doesn't fit the scale of the project
Before writing, think through why you're doing it, what difference it will make and how you'll prove it. Your proposal will naturally be more convincing.