1)    Your problem/program doesn’t match the funder’s interests.

2)    Missing or incomplete information.

3)    Objectives don’t match problem statement.

4)    The budget isn’t justified and budget items aren’t adequately explained.

5)    The budget and the outcome don’t match.

6)    Objectives are not detailed, measurable or qualitative.

7)    Methods don’t match objectives.

8)    Timelines are unrealistic.

9)    The problem statement is too broad, vague, insufficiently explained, or lacking data.

10)  Staff responsibilities are not defined.