Ten Common Reasons Applications Fail
The list
| Reason | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Registration, tax or credit record |
| Out of scope | Project does not match the programme |
| Incomplete evidence | Missing contracts, invoices or certificates |
| Inconsistent data | Figures that disagree across documents |
| Weak benefit case | No baseline or unclear method |
| Insufficient IP | No verifiable results |
| Timing | Spending outside the eligible period |
| Double funding | Same activity funded elsewhere |
| Site mismatch | Records do not match the physical site |
| Vague writing | No verifiable evidence behind claims |
Before submitting
Walk the checklist, then have someone outside the project read it once. Most failures are visible to a fresh reader in ten minutes.