Send us a textJoin host Spring Richardson Perry and Althea Lewis as they discuss the ethics of grant writing and the controversial practice of contingency-based compensation. Here are some key takeaways• Grant writers should never be paid on a contingency basis or only if a grant is awarded• Ethical concerns center around integrity, trust, and being good stewards of funder money• Pay-on-success models incentivize chasing large grants rather than focusing on organizational mission• Federal grants may allow for indirect costs that can cover grant writing services• Capacity building grants sometimes permit grant writing expenses but verify with the funder first• Strong grant proposals require clear directions, alignment with funder priorities, and specific measurable outcomes• Sustainability plans should leverage partnerships beyond just securing additional funding• AI should only be used as a thought partner, not to write complete grant proposals• Grants often go unfunded due to limited money available, not poor proposal quality• Always request reviewer comments to strengthen future applicationsTo learn more about ethical grant writing practices or join Althea Lewis's Grant Writing Academy starting May 12th, contact her at [email protected] or find her on Instagram at lewis4grants.

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